William Edward Wills1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. September 24, 1866, d. December 31, 1960
FatherJoseph E. Wills1,2,7,8,9 b. April 11, 1824, d. August 4, 1919
MotherMary Ellen Jane Cole1,2,7,8,9 b. January 2, 1839, d. November 26, 1928
     William Edward Wills was buried at Wills Cemetery, Arnett, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.10,8 He married Mary Caroline Aliff. William Edward Wills was born on September 24, 1866 at Arnett, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.3,7,8 He married Virginia Milam on February 3, 1899 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.4,5,11,8 William Edward Wills died on December 31, 1960 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 94.6,8 He W. E. Wills, 91, of Arnett died at 5 a.m. Saturday in his residence following an extended illness. Born at Arnett, Sept. 24, 1886, the son of the late Joseph E. and Mary Cole Wills, he was lifelong resident of Raleigh County. Best known as a former deputy assessor of Raleigh County, he was a retired school teacher and farmer. He was a member of tbe Methodist Church. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Virginia Milam Wills; one son, Joe Ed Wills, Arnett; five daughters, Mrs. Ulla Sawyer, Glen Daniel; Mrs. Jesse Pettry, Mrs. Sylvia Tabor, Mrs. Nellie Snodgrass, and Miss Edna Wills, all of Arnett; two sisters, Mrs. Daisy Cook and Mrs. Edna Drennen, Belle. The body will remain at the Calfee Funeral Home until noon today, when it will be moved to the residence at Arnett. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday in the Arnett Chapel with the Rev. Wade Webb and the Rev. Virgil Cook in charge. Burial will be in the Wills Cemetery at Arnett. Pallbearers will be Arthur Milam, Omar Acord, Dawson Lucas, Aden Webb, Arthur Sarrett, Thomas Lafferty, Larry Todd, and Marvin Clay. on January 1, 1961.8

Census Records

1870Dwelling 205, Marsh Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia1
1880Dwelling 118, District 127, Marsh Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia2
1900Dwelling 75, District 116, Marsh Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia3
1910Dwelling 33, District 172, Pine Grove, Raleigh Co., West Virginia12
1920Dwelling 160, District 153, Marsh Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia13
1930Dwelling 406, District 30, Marsh Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia14
1940Dwelling 204, District 41-3B, Marsh Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia15

Occupation

1900Farmer3
1910Retail merchant12
1920Farmer13
1930Farmer14
1940Farmer15

Family 1

Mary Caroline Aliff
Marriage*William Edward Wills married Mary Caroline Aliff. 

Family 2

Virginia Milam b. March 14, 1877, d. March 14, 1965
Marriage*William Edward Wills married Virginia Milam on February 3, 1899 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.4,5,11,8 
Children

Citations

  1. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Sylvia Wills Tabor obituary in the Sep 15, 2004 edition.
  5. [S1597] Ronald Ray Turner, Raleigh County West Virginia Marriages 1850-1911.
  6. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the William Edward Wills death record.
  7. [S995] Beth Fridley, Raleigh County, WV, Birth Records, 1853-75.
  8. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the W. E. Wills obituary in the Jan 1, 1961 edition.
  9. [S2051] Raleigh Register, From the Phoebe Catherine Pettry obituary in the Nov 28, 1955 edition.
  10. [S6754] Wills Family Cemetery, Raleigh Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  11. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Virginia Wills obituary in the Mar 15, 1965 edition.
  12. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  16. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Ernest Wills death certificate.
  17. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Nellie Snodgrass obituary in the Nov 27, 1972 edition.
  18. [S2049] Beckley Raleigh Register, From the Ulla Sawyers obituary in the Apr 12, 1977 edition.
  19. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Estelle Wills death certificate.
  20. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Cook-Wills marriage record.
  21. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Mankin-Wills marriage record.
  22. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Edna Mae Wills obituary.

Pheobe Catherine Wills1,2,3,4,5

F, b. March 30, 1869, d. November 28, 1955
FatherJoseph E. Wills1,2,4,6,5 b. April 11, 1824, d. August 4, 1919
MotherMary Ellen Jane Cole1,2,4,6,5 b. January 2, 1839, d. November 26, 1928
     Pheobe Catherine Wills was buried at Wills Cemetery, Arnett, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.4,7 She was born on March 30, 1869 at Arnett, Raleigh Co., West Virginia; The Raleigh Co. Birth Records have a birth date of Mar 3, 1869.8,4,6,5 As of October 22, 1895,her married name was Pettry.3 She married Elias Bartley Pettry on October 22, 1895 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.3,5 Pheobe Catherine Wills Mrs. Phoebe Catherine Pettry, 86, Arnett, died at her residence at 1:35 a.m. today after a four month illness. She was born March 30, 1869, at Arnett, a daughter of Joseph E. and Mary E. Cole Wills, both deceased. She was a member of the Free Will Baptist Church, Arnett, and had been a resident of that area for her entire life. She was preceded in death by her husband, E. B. Pettry, two years ago. Survivors include: two sons, H. M. Wills, Charleston, and Orin Pettry, Arnett; two daughters, Mrs. Audrey Pettry, and Mrs. Wilda Honaker, both of Arnett; one brother, W. E. Wills, and two sisters, Daisy Wills, and Emmer Drennen Wills, all of Arnett; 35 grandchildren, and 32 great grandchildren. The body will be removed from the Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Home to the residence at 3 p.m. Tuesday. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday from the residence with the Rev. Virgil Cook, Blue Jay, officiating. Burial will be made in the Wills family cemetery, Arnett. on November 28, 1955.5 She died on November 28, 1955 at Arnett, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 86.4,5

Census Records

1870Dwelling 205, Marsh Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia1
1880Dwelling 118, District 127, Marsh Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia2
1900Dwelling 277, District 12, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia8
1910Dwelling 36, District 172, Pine Grove, Raleigh Co., West Virginia9
1920Dwelling 159, District 153, Marsh Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia10
1930Dwelling 405, District 3, Marsh Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia11
1940Dwelling 200, District 41-3B, Marsh Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia12

Family 1
Child

Family 2

Elias Bartley Pettry b. June 9, 1874, d. August 30, 1953
Marriage*Pheobe Catherine Wills married Elias Bartley Pettry on October 22, 1895 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.3,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S1597] Ronald Ray Turner, Raleigh County West Virginia Marriages 1850-1911.
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Phoebe Catherine Pettry death certificate.
  5. [S2051] Raleigh Register, From the Phoebe Catherine Pettry obituary in the Nov 28, 1955 edition.
  6. [S995] Beth Fridley, Raleigh County, WV, Birth Records, 1853-75.
  7. [S6754] Wills Family Cemetery, Raleigh Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  8. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Howard M. Wills death certificate.
  14. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Neil Pettry obituary in the Dec 6, 1934 edition.
  15. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Forrest Pettry death certificate.
  16. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Neil Pettry death certificate.

John H. Wills1,2

M, b. November 9, 1871, d. September 15, 1899
FatherJoseph E. Wills1,2 b. April 11, 1824, d. August 4, 1919
MotherMary Ellen Jane Cole1,2 b. January 2, 1839, d. November 26, 1928
     John H. Wills was born on November 9, 1871 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.2 He died on September 15, 1899 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 27.3

Census Records

1880Dwelling 118, District 127, Marsh Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia1

Citations

  1. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the John Wills death record.

Virginia Emma Wills1,2,3,4,5,6

F, b. January 26, 1877, d. November 30, 1963
FatherJoseph E. Wills1,2,7,4 b. April 11, 1824, d. August 4, 1919
MotherMary Ellen Jane Cole1,2,7,4 b. January 2, 1839, d. November 26, 1928
     Virginia Emma Wills was buried at Wills Cemetery, Arnett, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.4,6 Her Social Security Number was 232-60-6711.4 She was born on January 26, 1877 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.2,3,4 As of 1907,her married name was Drennen.8 She married Eugene Calvin Drennen on August 14, 1907 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.8,5 Virginia Emma Wills died on November 30, 1963 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 86.4,6 She Mrs. Emma Wills Drennen, 86, 3308 Fifth Ave., Belle, formerly of Arnett, died in a Charleston hospital Saturday morning after a short illness. She is survived by one sister, Mrs. Daisy Wills Cook and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday in the Arnett Methodist Church with the Rev. Virgil Cook and the Rev. J. B. Garrett in charge. Burial will be in the Wills Cemetery. on December 1, 1963.6

Census Records

1880Dwelling 118, District 127, Marsh Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia1
1900Dwelling 74, District 116, Marsh Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia2
1910Dwelling 54, District 17, Kanawha, Fayette Co., West Virginia9
1920Dwelling 131, District 124, Loudon, Kanawha Co., West Virginia10
1940Dwelling 203, District 41-3B, Marsh Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia11

Family

Eugene Calvin Drennen b. April 28, 1878, d. October 25, 1956
Marriage*Virginia Emma Wills married Eugene Calvin Drennen on August 14, 1907 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.8,5 

Citations

  1. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Emma Wills Drennen death certificate.
  5. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Drennen-Wills marriage record.
  6. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Emma Wills Drennen obituary in the Dec 1, 1963 edition.
  7. [S2051] Raleigh Register, From the Phoebe Catherine Pettry obituary in the Nov 28, 1955 edition.
  8. [S3589] Ancestry.com, West Virginia, Marriages Index, 1785-1971.
  9. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Mary Daisy Wills1,2,3

F, b. February 4, 1881, d. November 30, 1972
FatherJoseph E. Wills1,2,4,5,6,3 b. April 11, 1824, d. August 4, 1919
MotherMary Ellen Jane Cole1,2,4,5,6,3 b. January 2, 1839, d. November 26, 1928
     Her Social Security Number was 232-60-6710.7 Mary Daisy Wills was buried at Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens, 5233 Rocky Fork Road, Cross Lanes, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.8 She was born on February 4, 1881 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,7,6 As of June 11, 1901,her married name was Cook.9 She married Wirt Cook on June 11, 1901 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.9 Mary Daisy Wills died on November 30, 1972 at Belle, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 91.7,3,8 She Mrs. Daisy Cook, 91, of 3308 Fifth Ave., Belle, died Thursday in Harrell Nursing Home after a long illness. There are no immediate survivors. Services will be held Saturday at 2:30 p.m. at the Fidler and Frame Funeral Home at Belle with the Rev. Johnson V. Middleton and the Rev. Denver Blevins officiating. Burial will be Monday in Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens. on December 1, 1972.8

Census Records

1900Dwelling 74, District 116, Marsh Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia1
1910Dwelling 34, District 172, Pine Grove, Raleigh Co., West Virginia2
1920Dwelling 131, District 124, Loudon, Kanawha Co., West Virginia10
1940Dwelling 203, District 41-3B, Marsh Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia11

Occupation

1920Store clerk10

Family

Wirt Cook b. September, 1881, d. May 28, 1905
Marriage*Mary Daisy Wills married Wirt Cook on June 11, 1901 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.9 
Child

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S2877] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Deaths Index, 1853-1973.
  4. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the W. E. Wills obituary in the Jan 1, 1961 edition.
  5. [S2051] Raleigh Register, From the Phoebe Catherine Pettry obituary in the Nov 28, 1955 edition.
  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. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Daisy Cook obituary in the Dec 1, 1972 edition.
  9. [S1597] Ronald Ray Turner, Raleigh County West Virginia Marriages 1850-1911.
  10. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  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 John Paul Cook death certificate.
  13. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the John Paul Cook obituary in the Nov 2, 1967 edition.

Virginia Milam1,2,3

F, b. March 14, 1877, d. March 14, 1965
     Virginia Milam was buried at Wills Cemetery, Arnett, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.4 She was born on March 14, 1877 at Saxon, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.5,4 As of February 3, 1899,her married name was Wills.6 She married William Edward Wills, son of Joseph E. Wills and Mary Ellen Jane Cole, on February 3, 1899 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,6,4,2 Virginia Milam died on March 14, 1965 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 88.7,4 She Mrs. Virginia Wills, 88, of Arnett, died in a local hospital at 3:30 p.m. Sunday following a long illness. Mrs. Wills was born March 14, 1877, at Saxon, W.Va., a daughter of the late Reece and Susan Bowman Milam. She was a member of the Ban Chapel Methodist Church and was a lifelong resident of Raleigh County. Her husband, W. E. Wills, preceded her in death in 1960. Surviving are five daughters, Mrs. Charles (Eulla) Sawyers of Glen Daniel, Mrs. Golden (Jessie) Petrie, Mrs. Garrett (Sylvia) Tabor, Mrs. Jessie (Nell) Snodgrass and Miss Edna Wills, all of Arnett; one son, Joe E. Wills of Arnett; one sister, Mrs. Quince (Ella) Jones of St. Albans; 21 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. The body will remain at the Calfee Funeral Home until 2 p.m. Tuesday, when it will be removed to the residence at Arnett. Funeral services will be conducted at the Arnett Community Church at 2 p.m. Wednesday by the Rev. Wade Webb and the Rev. Robert Davis. Burial will follow at the Wills family cemetery at Arnett. on March 15, 1965.4

Census Records

1900Dwelling 75, District 116, Marsh Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia5
1910Dwelling 33, District 172, Pine Grove, Raleigh Co., West Virginia8
1920Dwelling 160, District 153, Marsh Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia9
1930Dwelling 406, District 30, Marsh Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia10
1940Dwelling 204, District 41-3B, Marsh Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia11

Family

William Edward Wills b. September 24, 1866, d. December 31, 1960
Marriage*Virginia Milam married William Edward Wills, son of Joseph E. Wills and Mary Ellen Jane Cole, on February 3, 1899 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,6,4,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Sylvia Wills Tabor obituary in the Sep 15, 2004 edition.
  2. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the W. E. Wills obituary in the Jan 1, 1961 edition.
  3. [S2049] Beckley Raleigh Register, From the Ulla Sawyers obituary in the Apr 12, 1977 edition.
  4. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Virginia Wills obituary in the Mar 15, 1965 edition.
  5. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S1597] Ronald Ray Turner, Raleigh County West Virginia Marriages 1850-1911.
  7. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Virginia Wills death 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. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  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 Ernest Wills death certificate.
  13. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Nellie Snodgrass obituary in the Nov 27, 1972 edition.
  14. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Estelle Wills death certificate.
  15. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Cook-Wills marriage record.
  16. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Mankin-Wills marriage record.
  17. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Edna Mae Wills obituary.

Ulla F. "Ully" Wills1,2,3,4,5,6

F, b. February 16, 1900, d. April 11, 1977
FatherWilliam Edward Wills1,2,7,3,4,8,9,10,6 b. September 24, 1866, d. December 31, 1960
MotherVirginia Milam1,2,7,3,4,8,9,10,6 b. March 14, 1877, d. March 14, 1965
     Her Social Security Number was 236-30-8178.11 Ulla F. "Ully" Wills was buried at Wills Cemetery, Arnett, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.6,12 She was born on February 16, 1900 at Zada, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,11,5,6,12 As of circa 1923,her married name was Mankin.3 She married Unknown Mankin circa 1923.3 As of March 29, 1930,her married name was Sawyers.3,5 Ulla F. "Ully" Wills married Charles Rex Sawyers on March 29, 1930 at Lester, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.4,5,8,13 Ulla F. "Ully" Wills died on April 11, 1977 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 77.6,12 She Mrs. Ulla Sawyers, 77, of Glen Daniel, died Sunday at 2:30 p.m. in a Jocal hospital after a long illness. Born at Zada, W.Va., Feb. 16, 1900, she was a daughter of tbe late W.E. and Virginia Milam Wills. Mrs. Sawyers was a retired school teacher, having taught in the Raleigh County Schools for 30 years. She was a member of the Methodist Church, the National Teachers Association, the Raleigh County Teachers association, Marsh Fork District Women's Club, the Deborah Rebeccah Lodge of Glen Daniel and had been a lifetime resident of Raleigh County. Surviving are three sisters, Mrs. Jessie Pettry, Mrs. Sylvia Tabor and Edna Wills, all of Arnett and a brother, Joe E. Wills, Arnett. Services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. in tbe Arnett Chapel Church with the Rev. Sam Meadows in charge. Burial wlli be in Wills Cemetery at Arnett. on April 12, 1977.6

Census Records

1900Dwelling 75, District 116, Marsh Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia1
1910Dwelling 33, District 172, Pine Grove, Raleigh Co., West Virginia2
1920Dwelling 160, District 153, Marsh Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia7
1930Dwelling 406, District 3, Marsh Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia3

Occupation

1920Teacher7

Family 1

Unknown Mankin
Marriage*Ulla F. "Ully" Wills married Unknown Mankin circa 1923.3 

Family 2

Charles Rex Sawyers b. February 6, 1895, d. March 30, 1974
Marriage*Ulla F. "Ully" Wills married Charles Rex Sawyers on March 29, 1930 at Lester, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.4,5,8,13 

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Sylvia Wills Tabor obituary in the Sep 15, 2004 edition.
  5. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Sawyers-Wills marriage record.
  6. [S2049] Beckley Raleigh Register, From the Ulla Sawyers obituary in the Apr 12, 1977 edition.
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Virginia Wills obituary in the Mar 15, 1965 edition.
  9. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Nellie Snodgrass obituary in the Nov 27, 1972 edition.
  10. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the W. E. Wills obituary in the Jan 1, 1961 edition.
  11. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  12. [S6754] Wills Family Cemetery, Raleigh Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  13. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Charles Rex Sawyers obituary in the Apr 1, 1974 edition.

Wirt Cook1,2,3

M, b. September, 1881, d. May 28, 1905
     Wirt Cook was born in September, 1881 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.3 He married Mary Daisy Wills, daughter of Joseph E. Wills and Mary Ellen Jane Cole, on June 11, 1901 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1 Wirt Cook died on May 28, 1905 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 23; Died of a gunshot wound.2

Family

Mary Daisy Wills b. February 4, 1881, d. November 30, 1972
Marriage*He married Mary Daisy Wills, daughter of Joseph E. Wills and Mary Ellen Jane Cole, on June 11, 1901 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1 
Child

Citations

  1. [S1597] Ronald Ray Turner, Raleigh County West Virginia Marriages 1850-1911.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Wirt Cook death record.
  3. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  5. [S2877] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Deaths Index, 1853-1973.
  6. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the John Paul Cook death certificate.

John Paul Cook1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. March 4, 1902, d. November 2, 1967
FatherWirt Cook2,3,4 b. September, 1881, d. May 28, 1905
MotherMary Daisy Wills1,2,3,4,6 b. February 4, 1881, d. November 30, 1972
     His Social Security Number was 234-01-4847.7 John Paul Cook was buried at Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens, 5233 Rocky Fork Road, Cross Lanes, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.4 He was born on March 4, 1902 at Dameron, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.7,2,4 He married Ruth Gertrude Bird on May 1, 1959 at Belle, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.4,5,6 John Paul Cook John Paul Cook, 65, of 1509 West Riverview Drive in Belle, died today in Charleston Memotial Hospital following a long illness. He was maintenance supervisor at the du Pont plant in Belle, where he had been employed 40 years prior to retiring in March. Mr. Cook was a member of Belle Presbyterian Church. Surviving are his wife, Ruth Bird Cook; daughter, Mrs. Joan Wing of Minneapolis, Minn; stepson, Harry McBrayer of Charleston; mother, Daisy W. Cook of Belle. The body is at Fidler and Frame Funeral Home in Belle. on November 2, 1967.6 He died on November 2, 1967 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 65.7,3,4,6

Census Records

1910Dwelling 34, District 172, Pine Grove, Raleigh Co., West Virginia1
1920Dwelling 131, District 124, Loudon, Kanawha Co., West Virginia8
1940Dwelling 642, District 20-111, Malden, Kanawha Co., West Virginia9

Occupation

1920Machinist8
1940Chemical foreman9

Family 1
Child
  • Joan P. Cook9,6

Family 2

Ruth Gertrude Bird b. January 3, 1913, d. February 15, 1988
Marriage*John Paul Cook married Ruth Gertrude Bird on May 1, 1959 at Belle, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.4,5,6 

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  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 John Paul Cook death certificate.
  5. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Cook-McBrayer marriage record.
  6. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the John Paul Cook obituary in the Nov 2, 1967 edition.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Jessie "Jess" Wills1,2,3,4

F, b. November 25, 1901, d. January 27, 1996
FatherWilliam Edward Wills1,2,3,4,5,6,7 b. September 24, 1866, d. December 31, 1960
MotherVirginia Milam1,2,3,4,5,6,7 b. March 14, 1877, d. March 14, 1965
     Her Social Security Number was 170-32-8589.8 Jessie "Jess" Wills was born on November 25, 1901 at West Virginia.1,8 As of circa 1922,her married name was Pettry.3,9 She married Golden Manassas Pettry circa 1922.3,9,4,10 Jessie "Jess" Wills died on January 27, 1996 at West Virginia at age 94.8

Census Records

1910Dwelling 33, District 172, Pine Grove, Raleigh Co., West Virginia1
1920Dwelling 160, District 153, Marsh Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia2
1930Dwelling 407, District 3, Marsh Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia9
1940Dwelling 202, District 41-3B, Marsh Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia11

Family

Golden Manassas Pettry b. June 10, 1898, d. June 23, 1986
Marriage*Jessie "Jess" Wills married Golden Manassas Pettry circa 1922.3,9,4,10 
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. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Sylvia Wills Tabor obituary in the Sep 15, 2004 edition.
  4. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Virginia Wills obituary in the Mar 15, 1965 edition.
  5. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Nellie Snodgrass obituary in the Nov 27, 1972 edition.
  6. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the W. E. Wills obituary in the Jan 1, 1961 edition.
  7. [S2049] Beckley Raleigh Register, From the Ulla Sawyers obituary in the Apr 12, 1977 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. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Golden M. Pettry, Sr. obituary in the Jun 25, 1986 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 Pettry-Tasler marriage record.
  13. [S798] Register Herald, From the Ulla Katrina Wills obituary in the Jul 6, 2008 edition.
  14. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  15. [S798] Register Herald, From the Michael Fain Pettry obituary in the Aug 6, 2017 edition.
  16. [S2877] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Deaths Index, 1853-1973.
  17. [S5940] Salt Lake City, UT FamilySearch, Ohio, County Marriages, 1774-1993.
  18. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Pettry-Cook marriage record.

John E. Wills1,2,3,4

M, b. December 17, 1903, d. March 22, 1921
FatherWilliam Edward Wills1,2,3 b. September 24, 1866, d. December 31, 1960
MotherVirginia Milam1,2,3 b. March 14, 1877, d. March 14, 1965
     John E. Wills was buried at Wills Cemetery, Arnett, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.4 He was born on December 17, 1903 at Zada, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.4 He died on March 22, 1921 at Zada, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 17; Accidently shot to death by his brother Ernest.4

Census Records

1910Dwelling 33, District 172, Pine Grove, Raleigh Co., West Virginia1
1920Dwelling 160, District 153, Marsh Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia2

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. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Sylvia Wills Tabor obituary in the Sep 15, 2004 edition.
  4. [S6754] Wills Family Cemetery, Raleigh Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/

Nellie "Nell" Wills1,2,3,4,5,6

F, b. January 3, 1906, d. November 26, 1972
FatherWilliam Edward Wills1,2,7,3,8,5,9 b. September 24, 1866, d. December 31, 1960
MotherVirginia Milam1,2,7,3,8,5,9 b. March 14, 1877, d. March 14, 1965
     Nellie "Nell" Wills was buried at Wills Cemetery, Arnett, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.5,6 Her Social Security Number was 234-96-4247.10 She was born on January 3, 1906 at Arnett, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.10,5,6 As of December 30, 1922,her married name was Mankin.11 She married Herbert R. Mankin on December 30, 1922 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.11 Nellie "Nell" Wills and Herbert R. Mankin were divorced before 1927.7 As of February 21, 1930,her married name was Snodgrass.4 Nellie "Nell" Wills married Jesse James Snodgrass on February 21, 1930 at Sarah Ann, Logan Co., West Virginia.3,4,8,5,6 Nellie "Nell" Wills died on November 26, 1972 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 66.5,6 She Mrs. Nellie Snodgrass, 66, of Arnett, died at 6 a.m. Sunday in a local hospital following a long illness. She was born in Arnett, Jan. 3, 1906, a daughter of the late W. E. and Virginia Milam Wills. A member of the Baptist church, she was a life long resident of Raleigh County. Survivors include her husband, Jesse; four sons, Charles Mankin of Jacksonville, Fla., Kenneth Snodgrass of Napoleon, Ohio, Harry L. Snodgrass and Ira Phillips Snodgrass, both of Arnett; one daughter, Mrs. Patricia Mamola of Arnett; four sisters, Mrs. Eula Sawyers of Glen Daniel, Mrs. Jessie Pettry, Mrs. Sylvia Tabor, and Mrs. Edna Wills, all of Arnett; one brother, Joe E. Wills of Arnett, and 10 grandchildren. The body will be taken from the Calfee Funeral Home to the residence at 3 p.m. Tuesday. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday in the Arnett Chapel with the Revs. Wade Webb and Sam Meadows in charge. Burial will be in the family cemetery at Arnett. The body will be taken to the church an hour prior to services. Pallbearers will be Arthur Wills, Larry Pettry, Mike Pettry, Gary Tabor, Joey Wills and Gratton Daniel. on November 27, 1972.5

Census Records

1910Dwelling 33, District 172, Pine Grove, Raleigh Co., West Virginia1
1920Dwelling 160, District 153, Marsh Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia2
1930Dwelling 406, District 30, Marsh Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia7
1940Dwelling 208, District 41-3B, Marsh Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia12

Family 1

Herbert R. Mankin b. May 23, 1905, d. December 18, 1977
Marriage*Nellie "Nell" Wills married Herbert R. Mankin on December 30, 1922 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.11 
Divorce* Nellie "Nell" Wills and Herbert R. Mankin were divorced before 1927.7 
Child

Family 2

Jesse James Snodgrass b. November 8, 1904, d. July 7, 1987
Marriage*Nellie "Nell" Wills married Jesse James Snodgrass on February 21, 1930 at Sarah Ann, Logan Co., West Virginia.3,4,8,5,6 
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. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Sylvia Wills Tabor obituary in the Sep 15, 2004 edition.
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Snodgrass-Wills marriage record.
  5. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Nellie Snodgrass obituary in the Nov 27, 1972 edition.
  6. [S6754] Wills Family Cemetery, Raleigh Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Virginia Wills obituary in the Mar 15, 1965 edition.
  9. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the W. E. Wills obituary in the Jan 1, 1961 edition.
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  11. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Mankin-Wills marriage record.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Mankin-Sarrett marriage record.
  14. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Snodgrass-Brown marriage record.
  15. [S798] Register Herald, From the Harry Lee Snodgrass obituary in the Jan 7, 2011 edition.
  16. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Snodgrass-Clay marriage record.
  17. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Snodgrass-Cook marriage record.

Estelle Wills1,2,3,4,5

F, b. January 1, 1908, d. August 17, 1938
FatherWilliam Edward Wills6,1,2,3,4 b. September 24, 1866, d. December 31, 1960
MotherVirginia Milam6,1,2,3,4 b. March 14, 1877, d. March 14, 1965
     Estelle Wills was buried at Wills Cemetery, Arnett, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.4,5 She was born on January 1, 1908 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.4,5 She died on August 17, 1938 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 30.4,5

Census Records

1910Dwelling 33, District 172, Pine Grove, Raleigh Co., West Virginia6
1920Dwelling 160, District 153, Marsh Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia1
1930Dwelling 406, District 30, Marsh Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia2

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Sylvia Wills Tabor obituary in the Sep 15, 2004 edition.
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Estelle Wills death certificate.
  5. [S6754] Wills Family Cemetery, Raleigh Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  6. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.

Sylvia R. Wills1,2,3,4

F, b. November 29, 1909, d. September 12, 2004
FatherWilliam Edward Wills5,1,2,3,6,7,8,9 b. September 24, 1866, d. December 31, 1960
MotherVirginia Milam5,1,2,3,6,7,8,9 b. March 14, 1877, d. March 14, 1965
     Sylvia R. Wills was buried at Tabor Family Cemetery, Saxon, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.3 Her Social Security Number was 235-86-8535.10 She was born on November 29, 1909 at Zada, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.3,10 As of April 19, 1930,her married name was Tabor.4 She married Garrett A. Tabor on April 19, 1930 at Lester, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.3,4,6,11 Sylvia R. Wills died on September 12, 2004 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 94.3,10 She Sylvia Wills Tabor, 94, of Arnett passed away Sunday, September 12, 2004, at Raleigh General Hospital after a short illness. Born November 29, 1909, at Zada, she was the daughter of the late William Edward and Virginia Milam Wills. She attended Mount View High School. She retired as a cook from Mount View Elementary School. Mrs. Tabor was a Christian and member of Naoma Methodist Church. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother. She was blessed and loved by five generations of grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Garrett A. Tabor; a special granddaughter Becky Cowley Plantz; four sisters, Estelle Wills, Ulla Sawyers, Nell Snodgrass and Jess Pettry; three brothers, John, Ernest and Joseph E. Wills. She is survived by one son Garry Dale Tabor and his wife, Bonnie, of Arnett; four daughters; Ardeth Vaughan, Ann Daniel, Mrs. Carl (Phyllis) Bawgus all of Naoma, Mrs. Richard (Sue) Cowley of Whitesville; one sister, Edna Wills of Arnett; nine grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, eight great-great-grandchildren. Service will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 15, at the Sovereign Grace Baptist Church on Saxon Road with Rev. Ron Acord and Rev. Harold Murphy officiating. Burial will follow in the Tabor family cemetery at Saxon. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at her residence, 144 Long Branch Road, Arnett. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers. Arrangements are by Calfee Funeral Home, Beckley.
on September 15, 2004.3

Census Records

1910Dwelling 33, District 172, Pine Grove, Raleigh Co., West Virginia5
1920Dwelling 160, District 153, Marsh Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia1
1930Dwelling 406, District 30, Marsh Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia2
1940Dwelling 260, District 41-3B, Marsh Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia12

Family

Garrett A. Tabor b. July 7, 1909, d. June 15, 1971
Marriage*Sylvia R. Wills married Garrett A. Tabor on April 19, 1930 at Lester, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.3,4,6,11 
Children

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Sylvia Wills Tabor obituary in the Sep 15, 2004 edition.
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Tabor-Wills marriage record.
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Virginia Wills obituary in the Mar 15, 1965 edition.
  7. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Nellie Snodgrass obituary in the Nov 27, 1972 edition.
  8. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the W. E. Wills obituary in the Jan 1, 1961 edition.
  9. [S2049] Beckley Raleigh Register, From the Ulla Sawyers obituary in the Apr 12, 1977 edition.
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  11. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Garrett A. Tabor obituary in the Jun 17, 1971 edition.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Bawgus-Tabor marriage record.
  14. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Cowley-Tabor marriage record.
  15. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Tabor-Chambers marriage record.

Joshua Moses Calloway1,2

M, b. January 4, 1850, d. September 10, 1934
     Joshua Moses Calloway was buried at Wills Cemetery, Arnett, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.3 He was born on January 4, 1850 at Monroe Co., Virginia (now West Virginia).1,4,3 He married Malinda B. Wills, daughter of Joseph E. Wills and Mary Ellen Jane Cole, on May 30, 1880 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,2 Joshua Moses Calloway died on September 10, 1934 at Pemberton, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 84.3,2 He Joshua Moses Calloway, well known resident of Raleigh county, died at his home at Pemberton yesterday afternoon of complications due to old age. He had been in failing health for the past two years. He was an uncle of Mrs. H. T. Calfee, of Beckley. A native of Monroe county. he lived in the Pemberton section for many years. Funeral services and burial will be conducted at the Dameron cemetery Wednesday afternoon at 2:30. Funeral arrangements are in charge of Calfee Undertakers. Besides his widow, Mrs. Melinda Willis Calloway, he is survived by two daughters by a former marriage, Mrs. Evie Claypool and Mrs. Laura Acord, of Pemberton. A sister, Mrs. Lisa Willis, of Harper road, is also living. on September 11, 1934.2

Census Records

1900Dwelling 8, District 120, Town, Raleigh Co., West Virginia4
1910Dwelling 137, District 180, Trap Hill, Raleigh Co., West Virginia5
1920Dwelling 146, District 171, Lester, Raleigh Co., West Virginia6
1930Dwelling 318, District 29, Trap Hill, Raleigh Co., West VirginiaEnumerated as Robert Calloway7

Occupation

1900Sawer4
1910Sawer5
1920Sawmill laborer6

Family

Malinda B. Wills b. May 2, 1859, d. March 28, 1943
Marriage*Joshua Moses Calloway married Malinda B. Wills, daughter of Joseph E. Wills and Mary Ellen Jane Cole, on May 30, 1880 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1597] Ronald Ray Turner, Raleigh County West Virginia Marriages 1850-1911.
  2. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Joshua Moses Calloway obituary in the Sep 11, 1934 edition.
  3. [S1600] The Callaway Family Association, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=cfa-peter&id=I17194
  4. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  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. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  9. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Maud M. Hull death certificate.
  10. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Myrtie Callaway death record.
  11. [S6754] Wills Family Cemetery, Raleigh Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  12. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Winnie Callaway death certificate.

Hila Ann Price1,2,3

F, b. April 16, 1866, d. March 11, 1939
     Hila Ann Price was buried at Wills Cemetery, Arnett, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.3 She was born on April 16, 1866 at Ashe Co., North Carolina.1,2,3 As of March 8, 1883,her married name was Wills.1 She married James Monroe Wills, son of Joseph E. Wills and Mary Ellen Jane Cole, on March 8, 1883 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,4,5 Hila Ann Price died on March 11, 1939 at Dry Creek, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 72.2,3

Census Records

1900Dwelling 145, District 116, Marsh Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia6
1910Dwelling 121, District 171, Marsh Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia7
1920Dwelling 341, District 152, Marsh Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia8
1930Dwelling 454, District 3, Marsh Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia9

Family

James Monroe Wills b. April 21, 1861, d. September 16, 1938
Marriage*Hila Ann Price married James Monroe Wills, son of Joseph E. Wills and Mary Ellen Jane Cole, on March 8, 1883 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,4,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1597] Ronald Ray Turner, Raleigh County West Virginia Marriages 1850-1911.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Hila Ann Wills death certificate.
  3. [S6754] Wills Family Cemetery, Raleigh Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the James Monroe Wills death certificate.
  5. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Mrs. Mattie Vest obituary in the Jan 29, 1989 edition.
  6. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 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. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Dave Wills death certificate.
  11. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Jesse Wills death certificate.
  12. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the James Wills death certificate.

Elias Bartley Pettry1,2,3

M, b. June 9, 1874, d. August 30, 1953
     Elias Bartley Pettry was buried at Wills Cemetery, Arnett, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.3 He was born on June 9, 1874 at Dry Creek, Raleigh Co., West Virginia; His WWI Draft Registration card has a birth date of May 10, 1874.2,3 He married Pheobe Catherine Wills, daughter of Joseph E. Wills and Mary Ellen Jane Cole, on October 22, 1895 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,4 Elias Bartley Pettry died on August 30, 1953 at Arnett, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 79.3

Census Records

1900Dwelling 277, District 12, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia5
1910Dwelling 36, District 172, Pine Grove, Raleigh Co., West Virginia6
1920Dwelling 159, District 153, Marsh Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia7
1930Dwelling 405, District 3, Marsh Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia8
1940Dwelling 200, District 41-3B, Marsh Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia9

Occupation

1900Day laborer5
1910Farmer6
1920Farmer7
1930Farmer8
1940Farmer9

Family

Pheobe Catherine Wills b. March 30, 1869, d. November 28, 1955
Marriage*Elias Bartley Pettry married Pheobe Catherine Wills, daughter of Joseph E. Wills and Mary Ellen Jane Cole, on October 22, 1895 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1597] Ronald Ray Turner, Raleigh County West Virginia Marriages 1850-1911.
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Elias Bartley Pettry death certificate.
  4. [S2051] Raleigh Register, From the Phoebe Catherine Pettry obituary in the Nov 28, 1955 edition.
  5. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  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. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Neil Pettry obituary in the Dec 6, 1934 edition.
  11. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Forrest Pettry death certificate.
  12. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Neil Pettry death certificate.

James Winfred "Jimmie" Aldridge1,2,3,4

M, b. August 2, 1953, d. August 17, 2021
FatherWinfred Maynard "Wink" Aldridge1,2 b. January 7, 1926, d. March 12, 2008
MotherAileen Lona Lanier1 b. May 15, 1929
     James Winfred "Jimmie" Aldridge was buried at Evergreen Cemetery, Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., North Carolina.5 He was born on August 2, 1953 at Roanoke, Virginia.3,5 He married Deborah Jean Powell on September 24, 1977 at Mecklenburg Co., Virginia.4 James Winfred "Jimmie" Aldridge died on August 17, 2021 at Birmingham, Jefferson Co., Alabama, at age 68.5 He James Aldridge, August 2, 1953 - August 17, 2021. James Aldridge passed away on August 17, 2021 in Birmingham AL where he lived for the past 17 years. He was born in Roanoke, VA and moved to Charlotte, NC after high school. A graveside service will be held at Evergreen Cemetery, 4426, Central Ave, Charlotte, NC. on August 22, 2021.5

Family

Deborah Jean Powell
Marriage*He married Deborah Jean Powell on September 24, 1977 at Mecklenburg Co., Virginia.4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Winfred Aldridge obituary in the Mar 13, 2008 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lois Elizabeth Aldridge obituary in the Aug 26, 2013 edition.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S6170] Mecklenburg County Register of Deeds, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, Marriage Index, 1829-2015.
  5. [S1399] Charlotte Observer, From the James Aldridge obituary in the Aug 22, 2021 edition.
  6. [S1399] Charlotte Observer, From the Alesha Lanier Aldridge obituary in the Aug 19, 2010 edition.
  7. [S4366] Mecklenburg County, North Carolina The Register of Deeds Office, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, Birth Index, 1865-2012.