Cora L. Snyder1,2

F, b. January 13, 1898, d. October, 1979
     Her Social Security Number was 233-72-1079.3 Cora L. Snyder was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.4 She was born on January 13, 1898 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.3,1 As of January 20, 1913,her married name was Evans.1 She married John William Evans Sr., son of Uria Evans and Paradine Emmazetta "Emma" Canaday, on January 20, 1913 at Lester, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,2 Cora L. Snyder died in October, 1979 at age 81.3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 75, District 171, Lester, Raleigh Co., West Virginia5
1930Dwelling 69, District 16, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia6
1940Dwelling 337, District 41-27A, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia7

Family

John William Evans Sr. b. December 15, 1891, d. April 5, 1959
Marriage*Cora L. Snyder married John William Evans Sr., son of Uria Evans and Paradine Emmazetta "Emma" Canaday, on January 20, 1913 at Lester, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Evans-Snyder marriage record.
  2. [S2051] Raleigh Register, From the John W. Evans obituary in the Apr 6, 1959 edition.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S2590] Sunset Memorial Park, Raleigh Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=wallace&GSfn=victoria&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=52&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=69824791&CRid=80051&df=all&
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  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.
  9. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Elouise Elizabeth Evans1,2,3,4,5

F, b. November 3, 1913, d. April 16, 1992
FatherJohn William Evans Sr.1,2,3 b. December 15, 1891, d. April 5, 1959
MotherCora L. Snyder1,2,3 b. January 13, 1898, d. October, 1979
     Her Social Security Number was 236-36-0770.4 Her married name was Fisher.4 Elouise Elizabeth Evans was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.6 She married Unknown Fisher.4 Elouise Elizabeth Evans was born on November 3, 1913 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.4,6 As of June 10, 1932,her married name was Crook.5 She married John Walter Crook on June 10, 1932 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.5 Elouise Elizabeth Evans died on April 16, 1992 at West Virginia at age 78.4,6

Census Records

1920Dwelling 75, District 171, Lester, Raleigh Co., West Virginia1
1930Dwelling 69, District 16, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia2

Family 1

Unknown Fisher
Marriage*Elouise Elizabeth Evans married Unknown Fisher.4 

Family 2

John Walter Crook b. December 2, 1905, d. May 4, 1976
Marriage*Elouise Elizabeth Evans married John Walter Crook on June 10, 1932 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.5 

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. [S2051] Raleigh Register, From the John W. Evans obituary in the Apr 6, 1959 edition.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Crook-Evans marriage record.
  6. [S2590] Sunset Memorial Park, Raleigh Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=wallace&GSfn=victoria&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=52&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=69824791&CRid=80051&df=all&

John William Evans Jr.1,2,3

M, b. April 2, 1920, d. March 23, 1992
FatherJohn William Evans Sr.1,4,2,3 b. December 15, 1891, d. April 5, 1959
MotherCora L. Snyder1,4,2,3 b. January 13, 1898, d. October, 1979
     His Social Security Number was 233-22-5786.2 John William Evans Jr. was born on April 2, 1920 at Lester, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.5 He married Virginia Algie Gravely on February 11, 1940 at Bland Co., Virginia.3 John William Evans Jr. died on March 23, 1992 at age 71.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 69, District 16, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 337, District 41-27A, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia6

Occupation

1940Auto supplies salesman6

Family

Virginia Algie Gravely b. October 6, 1917, d. September 10, 2006
Marriage*John William Evans Jr. married Virginia Algie Gravely on February 11, 1940 at Bland Co., Virginia.3 

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S2051] Raleigh Register, From the John W. Evans obituary in the Apr 6, 1959 edition.
  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.

Viola Ellen Cook1,2,3,4,5,6

F, b. December 28, 1891, d. February 26, 1930
FatherJames Levi Cook1,2,3,4 b. August 23, 1869, d. October 10, 1948
MotherMartha Etta Canaday1,4 b. March 19, 1871, d. April 12, 1905
     Viola Ellen Cook was buried at Canaday Cemetery, Glen White, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.4,6 She was born on December 28, 1891 at West Virginia.1,4,6 As of April 6, 1909,her married name was Acord.5 She married Andrew Lacy Acord on April 6, 1909 at Wyoming Co., West Virginia.4,5 Viola Ellen Cook died on February 26, 1930 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 38; Died of a gum infection.4,6

Census Records

1900Dwelling 171, District 122, Trap Hill, Raleigh Co., West Virginia1
1910Dwelling 183, District 180, Trap Hill, Raleigh Co., West Virginia2
1920Dwelling 30, District 40, Quinnimont, Fayette Co., West Virginia7

Family

Andrew Lacy Acord b. August 17, 1890, d. June 21, 1953
Marriage*Viola Ellen Cook married Andrew Lacy Acord on April 6, 1909 at Wyoming Co., West Virginia.4,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Harlos Norval Cook obituary in the Mar 6, 2006 edition.
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Viola Ellen Acord death certificate.
  5. [S1597] Ronald Ray Turner, Raleigh County West Virginia Marriages 1850-1911.
  6. [S2907] Canaday Cemetery, Raleigh Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GScid=77941&GRid=49434035&CRid=77941&
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Thelma R. Moore obituary in an unknown edition.
  9. [S6552] Rose & Quesenberry Funeral Homes, online http://www.roseandquesenberry.net, From the Rexford Lacy Acord obituary.
  10. [S798] Register Herald, From the Virginia Faye Mullins obituary in the Nov 12, 2014 edition.
  11. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

Fred Albert Cook1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. May 18, 1894, d. April 7, 1956
FatherJames Levi Cook1,8,4 b. August 23, 1869, d. October 10, 1948
MotherMartha Etta Canaday1 b. March 19, 1871, d. April 12, 1905
     His Social Security Number was 283-05-2398.9 Fred Albert Cook was born on May 18, 1894 at Lester, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,2,3,5 He married Anna Katherine Hombrosky circa 1911.10,11 Fred Albert Cook married Wilma Clarisa Richeson on November 21, 1927 at Belmont Co., Ohio.6,7 Fred Albert Cook died on April 7, 1956 at San Diego Co., California, at age 61.5,6

Census Records

1900Dwelling 171, District 122, Trap Hill, Raleigh Co., West Virginia1
1910Dwelling 183, District 180, Trap Hill, Raleigh Co., West Virginia8
1920Dwelling 150, District 96, Ward 6, Wheeling, Ohio Co., West Virginia10
1930Dwelling 64, District 36, Jackson, Jackson Co., Michigan12
1940Dwelling 156, District 35-17, Wheeling, Ohio Co., West Virginia13

Occupation

1920Tire mill worker10
1930Coffee and tea salesman12
1940Tea salesman13

Family 1

Anna Katherine Hombrosky b. September 6, 1891, d. July 10, 1926
Marriage*Fred Albert Cook married Anna Katherine Hombrosky circa 1911.10,11 
Children

Family 2

Wilma Clarisa Richeson b. October 19, 1905, d. April 28, 1996
Marriage*Fred Albert Cook married Wilma Clarisa Richeson on November 21, 1927 at Belmont Co., Ohio.6,7 

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  4. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Harlos Norval Cook obituary in the Mar 6, 2006 edition.
  5. [S451] Center for Health Statistics Department of Health Services, California Death Index, 1940-1997.
  6. [S4557] Hayes Presidential Center Obituary Indexers and Volunteers, Ohio, Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center Obituary Index, 1810s-2013.
  7. [S5940] Salt Lake City, UT FamilySearch, Ohio, County Marriages, 1774-1993.
  8. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Anna Catherine Cook death certificate.
  12. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  15. [S1825] San Diego Union-Tribune, The, From the Anna Martha McLellan obituary in the Jun 29, 2006 edition.

Doff Boyd Cook1,2,3,4,5

M, b. March 21, 1896, d. January 30, 1976
FatherJames Levi Cook1,3,4 b. August 23, 1869, d. October 10, 1948
MotherMartha Etta Canaday1 b. March 19, 1871, d. April 12, 1905
     His Social Security Number was 170-03-1722.6 Doff Boyd Cook was buried at Bowen Chapel Cemetery, Olive Hill, Carter Co., Kentucky.5 He married Ethel Logan.7 Doff Boyd Cook was born on March 21, 1896 at Lester, Raleigh Co., West Virginia; The SSDI has a birth date of Mar 28, 1896.1,2,6 He married Marie Wilson circa 1940.8,9 Doff Boyd Cook died on January 30, 1976 at Rowan Co., Kentucky, at age 79.10

Census Records

1900Dwelling 171, District 122, Trap Hill, Raleigh Co., West Virginia1
1910Dwelling 183, District 180, Trap Hill, Raleigh Co., West Virginia3
1940Dwelling 471, District 23-25, Lancaster, Fairfield Co., Ohio11

Occupation

1940Mineral worker11

Family 1

Ethel Logan b. August 31, 1899, d. July 6, 1937
Marriage*Doff Boyd Cook married Ethel Logan.7 

Family 2

Marie Wilson b. August 5, 1921, d. November 27, 2008
Marriage*Doff Boyd Cook married Marie Wilson circa 1940.8,9 
Children

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Harlos Norval Cook obituary in the Mar 6, 2006 edition.
  5. [S6554] Bowen Chapel Cemetery, Carter Co., KY, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S1590] Entucky Department for Libraries and Archives, Kentucky Death Records, 1852-1964.
  8. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Marie Wilson Cook Jordan obituary in an unknown edition.
  9. [S2733] Breeze Courier, From the Sharon Kay Helterbrand obituary in the Dec 7, 2011 edition.
  10. [S1324] Health Data Branch, Divisision of Epidemiology and Health Planning Commonwealth of Kentucky, Kentucky Death Index, 1911-2000.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S1323] Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives, Kentucky Birth Index, 1911-1999.

Edward Hubbard Cook1,2,3,4

M, b. March 19, 1898, d. October 9, 1937
FatherJames Levi Cook5,1,4 b. August 23, 1869, d. October 10, 1948
MotherMartha Etta Canaday5,4 b. March 19, 1871, d. April 12, 1905
     Edward Hubbard Cook was born on March 19, 1898 at Lester, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.5,3,4 He married Thelma Belle Laythe on October 25, 1923 at Lowell, Orleans Co., Vermont.4 Edward Hubbard Cook died on October 9, 1937 at Everett, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts, at age 39.6

Census Records

1900Dwelling 171, District 122, Trap Hill, Raleigh Co., West Virginia5
1910Dwelling 183, District 180, Trap Hill, Raleigh Co., West Virginia1

Family

Thelma Belle Laythe b. July 31, 1907, d. April 3, 1998
Marriage*Edward Hubbard Cook married Thelma Belle Laythe on October 25, 1923 at Lowell, Orleans Co., Vermont.4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Harlos Norval Cook obituary in the Mar 6, 2006 edition.
  3. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  4. [S6556] Vermont State Archives and Records Administratio, Vermont, Marriage Records, 1909-2008.
  5. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S6404] New England Historic Genealogical Society, Massachusetts, Death Index, 1901-1980.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S4652] Record Group 11. Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Records of the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1964.

Anna Katherine Hombrosky1

F, b. September 6, 1891, d. July 10, 1926
     Anna Katherine Hombrosky was buried at Mount Calvary Cemetery, Wheeling, Ohio Co., West Virginia.2 She was born on September 6, 1891 at Latrobe, Westmoreland Co., Pennsylvania.2 As of circa 1911,her married name was Cook.3 She married Fred Albert Cook, son of James Levi Cook and Martha Etta Canaday, circa 1911.3,2 Anna Katherine Hombrosky died on July 10, 1926 at Wheeling, Ohio Co., West Virginia, at age 34; Her death certificate lists her last name as Hamburg.2

Census Records

1920Dwelling 150, District 96, Ward 6, Wheeling, Ohio Co., West Virginia3

Family

Fred Albert Cook b. May 18, 1894, d. April 7, 1956
Marriage*Anna Katherine Hombrosky married Fred Albert Cook, son of James Levi Cook and Martha Etta Canaday, circa 1911.3,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1825] San Diego Union-Tribune, The, From the Anna Martha McLellan obituary in the Jun 29, 2006 edition.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Anna Catherine Cook death certificate.
  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. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Idella Davis Acord1,2

F, b. May 10, 1886, d. October 2, 1957
     Idella Davis Acord was born on May 10, 1886 at West Virginia.3 As of January 22, 1908,her married name was Cook.2 She married James Levi Cook on January 22, 1908 at Wyoming Co., West Virginia.1,2 Idella Davis Acord died on October 2, 1957 at Kingston, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 71.4

Family

James Levi Cook b. August 23, 1869, d. October 10, 1948
Marriage*She married James Levi Cook on January 22, 1908 at Wyoming Co., West Virginia.1,2 

Citations

  1. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Harlos Norval Cook obituary in the Mar 6, 2006 edition.
  2. [S1597] Ronald Ray Turner, Raleigh County West Virginia Marriages 1850-1911.
  3. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S2877] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Deaths Index, 1853-1973.

George Gould Cook1,2,3,4

M, b. April 4, 1903, d. February 21, 1989
FatherJames Levi Cook1,2,3 b. August 23, 1869, d. October 10, 1948
MotherMartha Etta Canaday1,3 b. March 19, 1871, d. April 12, 1905
     His Social Security Number was 170-03-1721.5 George Gould Cook was born on April 4, 1903 at Lester, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.3,5 He married Ottie Beadie Phillips circa 1927.6,7 George Gould Cook died on February 21, 1989 at Rowan Co., Kentucky, at age 85.5,4

Census Records

1910Dwelling 183, District 180, Trap Hill, Raleigh Co., West Virginia1
1930Dwelling 164, District 12, Pleasant Valley, Carter Co., Kentucky6
1940Dwelling 115, District 22-15, Magestrial District 5, Carter Co., Kentucky8

Occupation

1930Diamond core driller6
1940Farmer8

Family

Ottie Beadie Phillips b. circa 1910, d. May, 2001
Marriage*George Gould Cook married Ottie Beadie Phillips circa 1927.6,7 
Child
  • James L. Cook8

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Harlos Norval Cook obituary in the Mar 6, 2006 edition.
  3. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  4. [S1324] Health Data Branch, Divisision of Epidemiology and Health Planning Commonwealth of Kentucky, Kentucky Death Index, 1911-2000.
  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. [S1323] Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives, Kentucky Birth Index, 1911-1999.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Andrew Lacy Acord1,2,3,4

M, b. August 17, 1890, d. June 21, 1953
     Andrew Lacy Acord was buried at Canaday Cemetery, Glen White, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.2,5,4 He was born on August 17, 1890 at Glen Jean, Fayette Co., West Virginia.2,5,4 He married Viola Ellen Cook, daughter of James Levi Cook and Martha Etta Canaday, on April 6, 1909 at Wyoming Co., West Virginia.6,7 Andrew Lacy Acord died on June 21, 1953 at Kingston, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 62; His gravestone has an incorrect death date of Aug 21, 1953.2,5,4 He Oak Hill, June 23 - Andrew Lacy Acord, 63, died Sunday at 11 a.m. at the home of Frank Gautier, of East Kingston, after suffering a heart attack. He was a carpenter and was born Aug 17, 1890, at Glen Jean. Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Idella Gautier, of East Kingston; two sons, Ruel, of White Sulphur Springs, and Rexford, of Kingston; three daughters, Mrs. Thelma Moore, of Lester, Mrs. Inez French, of Beckley, and Mrs. Faye Mullins, of Warrington, Va; and two grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at the home of Frank Gautier at 2 p.m. Wednesday with the Rev. Howard Spencer, of Hinton, officiating. Burial will follow in the Cannaday Cemetery at Glen View. The body will be removed from the Tyree Funeral Home to the residence at 2 p.m. today. on June 24, 1953.5

Census Records

1920Dwelling 30, District 40, Quinnimont, Fayette Co., West Virginia8
1930Dwelling 19, District 27, Lester, Raleigh Co., West Virginia9

Occupation

1920Lumberman8
1930Pool room manager9

Family

Viola Ellen Cook b. December 28, 1891, d. February 26, 1930
Marriage*Andrew Lacy Acord married Viola Ellen Cook, daughter of James Levi Cook and Martha Etta Canaday, on April 6, 1909 at Wyoming Co., West Virginia.6,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Andrew Lacy Acord death certificate.
  3. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Andrew Lacy Accord obituary in the Jun 24, 1953 edition.
  4. [S2907] Canaday Cemetery, Raleigh Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GScid=77941&GRid=49434035&CRid=77941&
  5. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Andrew Lacy Acord obituary in the Jun 24, 1953 edition.
  6. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Viola Ellen Acord death certificate.
  7. [S1597] Ronald Ray Turner, Raleigh County West Virginia Marriages 1850-1911.
  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. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Thelma R. Moore obituary in an unknown edition.
  11. [S6552] Rose & Quesenberry Funeral Homes, online http://www.roseandquesenberry.net, From the Rexford Lacy Acord obituary.
  12. [S798] Register Herald, From the Virginia Faye Mullins obituary in the Nov 12, 2014 edition.

Ethel Logan1

F, b. August 31, 1899, d. July 6, 1937
     Ethel Logan was buried at Logan Cemetery, Olive Hill, Carter Co., Kentucky.2 Her married name was Cook.1 She married Doff Boyd Cook, son of James Levi Cook and Martha Etta Canaday.1 Ethel Logan was born on August 31, 1899 at Carter Co., Kentucky.1,2 She died on July 6, 1937 at Lexington, Fayette Co., Kentucky, at age 37.1,2

Family

Doff Boyd Cook b. March 21, 1896, d. January 30, 1976
Marriage*She married Doff Boyd Cook, son of James Levi Cook and Martha Etta Canaday.1 

Citations

  1. [S1590] Entucky Department for Libraries and Archives, Kentucky Death Records, 1852-1964.
  2. [S6555] Logan Cemetery, Carter Co., KY, online http://www.findagrave.com/

Thelma Ruth Acord1,2,3,4,5

F, b. January 3, 1910, d. March 6, 1971
FatherAndrew Lacy Acord1,2,6,4,5 b. August 17, 1890, d. June 21, 1953
MotherViola Ellen Cook1,4,5 b. December 28, 1891, d. February 26, 1930
     Thelma Ruth Acord was buried at Canaday Cemetery, Glen White, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.7,4 She Mrs. Thelma R. Moore, 61, of Spencer, formerly of Beckley, died Saturday morning in a Fairmont hospital following a long illness. She was born at Lester, Jan. 3, 1910 a daughter of the late A. L. and Viola Cook Acord. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Charleston. Survivors include one son, Donald T. of Charleston; two brothers, Rexford L. Acord of Beckley and Andrew R. Acord of Cincinatti, Ohio; two sisters, Mrs. Virginia F. Mullins of Palm Bay, Fla., and Mrs. Sarah Inez French of Fort Pierce, Fla. The body will remain at the Calfee Funeral Home where funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Owen P. Lolly in charge. Burial will follow in Canaday Cemetery at Glen View.4 She was born on January 3, 1910 at Lester, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.3,4,7 As of May 16, 1933,her married name was Moore.3 She married Coye Edward "Coy" Moore on May 16, 1933 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.3 Thelma Ruth Acord died on March 6, 1971 at Fairmont, Marion Co., West Virginia, at age 61.4,7

Census Records

1920Dwelling 30, District 40, Quinnimont, Fayette Co., West Virginia1
1930Dwelling 19, District 27, Lester, Raleigh Co., West Virginia2
1940Dwelling 151, District 41-43, Lester, Raleigh Co., West Virginia8

Family

Coye Edward "Coy" Moore b. July 6, 1905, d. December 29, 2000
Marriage*Thelma Ruth Acord married Coye Edward "Coy" Moore on May 16, 1933 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.3 
Child
  • Donald T. Moore8,4

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. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Moore-Acord marriage record.
  4. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Thelma R. Moore obituary in an unknown edition.
  5. [S6552] Rose & Quesenberry Funeral Homes, online http://www.roseandquesenberry.net, From the Rexford Lacy Acord obituary.
  6. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Andrew Lacy Acord obituary in the Jun 24, 1953 edition.
  7. [S2907] Canaday Cemetery, Raleigh Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GScid=77941&GRid=49434035&CRid=77941&
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Virginia Faye Acord1,2,3,4

F, b. September 29, 1917, d. October 30, 2014
FatherAndrew Lacy Acord1,5,2,6,3,4 b. August 17, 1890, d. June 21, 1953
MotherViola Ellen Cook1,6,3,4 b. December 28, 1891, d. February 26, 1930
     Virginia Faye Acord was buried at Fountainhead Memorial Park, 7303 Babcock Street, Palm Bay, Brevard Co., Florida.4 She was born on September 29, 1917 at Lester, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.4 As of 1940,her married name was Mullins.4 She married Fred Elliott Mullins in 1940.4 Virginia Faye Acord died on October 30, 2014 at Brevard Co., Florida, at age 97.4 She PALM BAY, Fla. — Celebrating the life of Virginia Faye Mullins (09-29-1917 - 10-30-2014) Virginia departed this life for her eternal rest Thursday, October 30, 2014. Virginia was born in Lester, WV to the loving parents of Andrew and Viola Acord. She graduated from Trap Hill HS in Surveyor, WV in 1935. In 1940 she married her husband, Fred E. Mullins (U.S. Army, Retired). Virginia served 11 months in the U.S. Army. After her short stay in the Army, she enrolled in Beckley College and received her Associate's Degree. She spent the rest of her life traveling with her husband to several different countries. After their last tour in Mineral Wells, TX, they retired and built their home in Palm Bay, FL. With their military careers behind them, Fred worked for Sears, and Virginia worked at the Commissary at Patrick AFB. She enjoyed traveling, reading, geography, and all sports. She leaves to mourn her nephew, Donald T. Moore (wife, Rae Jean) of Charleston, WV; one niece, Sandi Perrine (husband, Scott) of Flowery Branch, GA; two great-nieces, Tammy Davies (husband, Clark) of Lancaster, OH, and Kimberly E. Wilson (husband, Robert) of Bradenton, FL; and one great-great nephew, Matthew Tyler Wilson. Virginia was preceded in death by her two sisters, Thelma Acord Moore and Inez Acord French and two brothers, Rexford Acord and Andrew Acord. Graveside services were held at Fountain Head Memorial Park, Palm Bay, Fla. Arrangements by Fountainhead Funeral Home, Palm Bay, Fla. on November 12, 2014.4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 30, District 40, Quinnimont, Fayette Co., West Virginia1
1930Dwelling 19, District 27, Lester, Raleigh Co., West Virginia5

Family

Fred Elliott Mullins b. April 22, 1919, d. May 3, 2002
Marriage*Virginia Faye Acord married Fred Elliott Mullins in 1940.4 

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Andrew Lacy Acord obituary in the Jun 24, 1953 edition.
  3. [S6552] Rose & Quesenberry Funeral Homes, online http://www.roseandquesenberry.net, From the Rexford Lacy Acord obituary.
  4. [S798] Register Herald, From the Virginia Faye Mullins obituary in the Nov 12, 2014 edition.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Thelma R. Moore obituary in an unknown edition.

Rexford Lacy Acord1,2,3,4

M, b. September 21, 1920, d. November 2, 2013
FatherAndrew Lacy Acord1,2,5,4 b. August 17, 1890, d. June 21, 1953
MotherViola Ellen Cook1,5,4 b. December 28, 1891, d. February 26, 1930
     Rexford Lacy Acord Rexford Lacy Acord, age 93, of Beckley, WV, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 2, 2013, at the Raleigh General Hospital in Beckley. Born on September 21, 1920, in Springdale, WV, he was the son of the late Andrew Lacy Acord and Viola Cook Acord. Mr. Acord was a member of the Flat Top Baptist Church at Flat Top, WV. Rex proudly served in the United States Marine Corps and was a veteran of WWII, having fought in five major battles in the South Pacific with the last being in Iwo Jima. He was retired from the Wells Plant at Wharton, WV, and had worked in the coal industry for many years. He was a proud member of the UMWA. Rex is survived by his wife Doris McQuillen Acord of Beckley, a daughter and son-in-law, Sandi Perrine and her husband Scott of Flowery Branch, Georgia, stepdaughter, Drema Stanley, and stepgranddaughter, Katie Stanley, stepgreat-granddaughter, Brittany Maiola, all of Beckley, stepgranddaughter, Amy Sowder of Wyoming County, stepson, Ernest Bennett of Beckley, stepgrandsons, Joel and Jason. Sisters, Virginia Faye Mullins and Sarah Inez French, both of Fort Pierce, Florida, brother Andrew Ruel Acord and his wife Helen of Cincinnati, Ohio, a nephew Donald T. Moore and his wife Raejean of Charleston, WV, special friends, Russell and Susan Dalton of Uneeda, WV, and his extra Special friend, his dog “Jake.” Mr. Acord was preceded in death by his wife, Hazel Beatrice Seletyn Acord, by a granddaughter Michelle Lacy Perrine, and by a sister Thelma Ruth Moore. Funeral services will be conducted at the Rose and Quesenberry Peace Chapel in Beckley on Tuesday, November 5, 2013, at 3:30 p.m. with Pastor Michael McQuillen officiating. Burial will follow at the Canaday Cemetery at Glen View, WV. Friends may visit with the family from 2:30 p.m. until 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday at the funeral home. Military Graveside rites will be conducted by the American Legion Post #32 Honor Guard. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Flat Top Baptist Church, P.O. Box 50, Flat Top, WV 25814. Arrangements are by Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Home, 1901 South Kanawha Street, Beckley, WV.4 He was buried at Canaday Cemetery, Glen White, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.4 He married Hazel Beatrice Seletyn.3,6 Rexford Lacy Acord married Doris McQuillen.4 Rexford Lacy Acord was born on September 21, 1920 at Springdale, Fayette Co., West Virginia.3,4 He died on November 2, 2013 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 93.4

Census Records

1930Dwelling 19, District 27, Lester, Raleigh Co., West Virginia1

Family 1

Doris McQuillen
Marriage*Rexford Lacy Acord married Doris McQuillen.4 

Family 2

Hazel Beatrice Seletyn b. May 6, 1922, d. July 4, 1999
Marriage*Rexford Lacy Acord married Hazel Beatrice Seletyn.3,6 
Child
  • Sandi K. Acord6,4

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Andrew Lacy Acord obituary in the Jun 24, 1953 edition.
  3. [S1576] VA, USA: National Publishing Co., 1946 Young American Patriots. Richmond, U. S., World War II Young American Patriots, 1941-1945.
  4. [S6552] Rose & Quesenberry Funeral Homes, online http://www.roseandquesenberry.net, From the Rexford Lacy Acord obituary.
  5. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Thelma R. Moore obituary in an unknown edition.
  6. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Hazel Seletyn Acord obituary in the Jul 7, 1999 edition.

Andrew Ruel Acord1,2,3,4,5

M, b. September 27, 1925, d. November 19, 2013
FatherAndrew Lacy Acord1,2,6,4 b. August 17, 1890, d. June 21, 1953
MotherViola Ellen Cook1,6,4 b. December 28, 1891, d. February 26, 1930
     Andrew Ruel Acord was buried at Hyde Park Community UMC Columbarium, 1345 Grace Avenue, Hyde Park, Hamilton Co., Ohio.5 He was born on September 27, 1925 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.3,7 He married Helen Uldine Sowder on March 11, 1961 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia; Helen was divorced at the time of this marriage.3 Andrew Ruel Acord died on November 19, 2013 at Ohio at age 88.5 He ACORD, Andrew Ruel, beloved husband of 52 years of Helen S. Acord, brother of Faye Mullins and Inez French. Passed away Tuesday, November 19, 2013 at the age of 88. Andy served in the US Navy during WWII and later was an employee of Kroger for 36 years. Visitation will be held Monday, December 2, 2013 from 1 until time of service at 2 PM at the Hyde Park Community United Methodist Church, 1345 Grace Ave., 45208. Inurnment Hyde Park Community UMC Columbarium. on November 21, 2013.5

Census Records

1930Dwelling 19, District 27, Lester, Raleigh Co., West Virginia1

Family

Helen Uldine Sowder
Marriage*Andrew Ruel Acord married Helen Uldine Sowder on March 11, 1961 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia; Helen was divorced at the time of this marriage.3 

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Andrew Lacy Acord obituary in the Jun 24, 1953 edition.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Acord-Sowder marriage record.
  4. [S6552] Rose & Quesenberry Funeral Homes, online http://www.roseandquesenberry.net, From the Rexford Lacy Acord obituary.
  5. [S2835] Cincinnati Enquirer, The, From the Andrew Ruel Acord obituary in the Nov 21, 2013 edition.
  6. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Thelma R. Moore obituary in an unknown edition.
  7. [S1235] Ancestry.com, U.S. Public Records Index, Volume 1.

Vinesa Vashti "Vinacy" Terry1,2

F, b. May 10, 1867, d. September 11, 1919
FatherElder John Henry Terry1,2,3 b. circa 1845, d. 1914
MotherSusanna Martha Canaday1,2,3 b. circa 1844, d. December 8, 1939
     Vinesa Vashti "Vinacy" Terry was buried at Stearns Cemetery, Talent, Jackson Co., Oregon.4 She was born on May 10, 1867 at Wyoming Co., West Virginia.5,2,4 As of August 13, 1885,her married name was Craddock.3 She married Daniel Ferdinand Craddock on August 13, 1885 at Logan Co., West Virginia.3 Vinesa Vashti "Vinacy" Terry died on September 11, 1919 at Jackson Co., Oregon, at age 52.4

Census Records

1880Dwelling 3, District 129, Slab Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia1
1900Dwelling 65, District 31, Irish Corner, Greenbrier Co., West Virginia6
1910Dwelling 17, District 115, Talent, Jackson Co., Oregon7

Family

Daniel Ferdinand Craddock b. December, 1858, d. April 27, 1928
Marriage*Vinesa Vashti "Vinacy" Terry married Daniel Ferdinand Craddock on August 13, 1885 at Logan Co., West Virginia.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Vinesabashli Terry birth record.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Craddock-Terry marriage record.
  4. [S8366] Stearns Cemetery, Jackson Co., OR, online www.findagrave.com.
  5. [S1588] McDowell and Wyoming Co, WV Families and Individuals, online http://www.coalexchange.com/smith/mcdowella/index.htm#TOC
  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. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.

Mary E. Terry1

F, b. circa 1870
FatherElder John Henry Terry1 b. circa 1845, d. 1914
MotherSusanna Martha Canaday1 b. circa 1844, d. December 8, 1939
     Mary E. Terry was born circa 1870 at West Virginia.1

Census Records

1880Dwelling 3, District 129, Slab Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia1

Citations

  1. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.

Elihu C. Terry1

M, b. May, 1872, d. before January, 1902
FatherElder John Henry Terry1 b. circa 1845, d. 1914
MotherSusanna Martha Canaday1 b. circa 1844, d. December 8, 1939
     Elihu C. Terry was born in May, 1872 at West Virginia.2 He married Marcenia Oakley Hall circa 1898.2 Elihu C. Terry died before January, 1902 at West Virginia; His wife Okley remarried in 1902.3

Census Records

1880Dwelling 3, District 129, Slab Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia1
1900Dwelling 164, District 75, Curry, Putnam Co., West Virginia2

Occupation

1900Farmer2

Family

Marcenia Oakley Hall b. December 8, 1880, d. March 20, 1970
Marriage*Elihu C. Terry married Marcenia Oakley Hall circa 1898.2 
Child

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. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Lake-Terry marriage record.

Malinda Ellen Terry1,2,3

F, b. April 23, 1874, d. August 13, 1909
FatherElder John Henry Terry1 b. circa 1845, d. 1914
MotherSusanna Martha Canaday1 b. circa 1844, d. December 8, 1939
     Malinda Ellen Terry was buried at Terry Cemetery, west of Rt 50 .3 miles turn off .4 miles south of 34/19 & 50/5 intersection on WV 50. Go through gate at the Myrtle Estep home. Go through lower lawn and continue out ridge about 1/4 mile, Putnam Co., West Virginia.2,3 She was born on April 23, 1874 at West Virginia.4,3 As of circa 1893,her married name was Thornton.4 She married Addison Lee Thornton circa 1893.4,3 Malinda Ellen Terry died on August 13, 1909 at Putnam Co., West Virginia, at age 35.3

Census Records

1880Dwelling 3, District 129, Slab Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia1
1900Dwelling 170, District 75, Curry, Putnam Co., West Virginia4

Family

Addison Lee Thornton b. May 9, 1873, d. February 28, 1953
Marriage*Malinda Ellen Terry married Addison Lee Thornton circa 1893.4,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1591] Terry, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=jht1146&id=I1661
  3. [S1592] The Upper Vandalia Historical Society, Putnam Co., WV Cemeteries.
  4. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  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 Dewey Hubert Thornton death certificate.
  7. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  9. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the D. C. Thornton death certificate.

America Deborah "Debbie" Terry1,2,3

F, b. August, 1876, d. December 25, 1917
FatherElder John Henry Terry1 b. circa 1845, d. 1914
MotherSusanna Martha Canaday1 b. circa 1844, d. December 8, 1939
     America Deborah "Debbie" Terry was buried at Terry Cemetery, west of Rt 50 .3 miles turn off .4 miles south of 34/19 & 50/5 intersection on WV 50. Go through gate at the Myrtle Estep home. Go through lower lawn and continue out ridge about 1/4 mile, Putnam Co., West Virginia.2 She was born in August, 1876 at West Virginia.3 As of circa February, 1900,her married name was Purdy.3 She married James Rufus Purdy circa February, 1900.2,3 America Deborah "Debbie" Terry died on December 25, 1917 at Putnam Co., West Virginia, at age 41.2

Census Records

1880Dwelling 3, District 129, Slab Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia1
1900Dwelling 167, District 75, Curry, Putnam Co., West Virginia3
1910Dwelling 144, District 161, Curry, Putnam Co., West Virginia4

Family

James Rufus Purdy b. March, 1859, d. March 12, 1921
Marriage*America Deborah "Debbie" Terry married James Rufus Purdy circa February, 1900.2,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1592] The Upper Vandalia Historical Society, Putnam Co., WV Cemeteries.
  3. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Purdy-Edwards marriage record.
  7. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Susan A. Terry1

F, b. October 1, 1878
FatherElder John Henry Terry2,1 b. circa 1845, d. 1914
MotherSusanna Martha Canaday2,1 b. circa 1844, d. December 8, 1939
     Susan A. Terry was born on October 1, 1878 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1

Census Records

1880Dwelling 3, District 129, Slab Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia2

Citations

  1. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  2. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.

Clara B. Terry1,2

F, b. circa 1884, d. February 15, 1940
FatherElder John Henry Terry1,3 b. circa 1845, d. 1914
MotherSusanna Martha Canaday1,3 b. circa 1844, d. December 8, 1939
     Clara B. Terry was born circa 1884 at Putnam Co., West Virginia.1,2 As of October 6, 1900,her married name was Pierce.2 She married Herman Elsworth Pierce on October 6, 1900 at Putnam Co., West Virginia.2 Clara B. Terry died on February 15, 1940 at Montgomery, Fayette Co., West Virginia.3

Census Records

1910Dwelling 90, District 160, Curry, Putnam Co., West Virginia1
1920Dwelling 50, District 4, Grant, Cabell Co., West Virginia4
1930Dwelling 136, District 662, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania5

Family

Herman Elsworth Pierce b. October 30, 1881, d. December 18, 1949
Marriage*Clara B. Terry married Herman Elsworth Pierce on October 6, 1900 at Putnam Co., West Virginia.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Pierce-Terry marriage record.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Clara Pierce death certificate.
  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. [S6302] Salt Lake City, UT Marriage Records. Pennsylvania Marriages. FamilySearch, Pennsylvania, Marriages, 1852-1968.

Herman Elsworth Pierce1,2,3,4,5

M, b. October 30, 1881, d. December 18, 1949
     Herman Elsworth Pierce was buried at Montgomery Memorial Park, Route 60, London, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.5 He was born on October 30, 1881 at Hurricane, Putnam Co., West Virginia; On his WWII Draft Registration card he lists his birth date as Oct 30, 1882 and his gravestone has 1883.2,3 He married Clara B. Terry, daughter of Elder John Henry Terry and Susanna Martha Canaday, on October 6, 1900 at Putnam Co., West Virginia.6 Herman Elsworth Pierce died on December 18, 1949 at Montgomery, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 68.4

Census Records

1910Dwelling 90, District 160, Curry, Putnam Co., West Virginia1
1920Dwelling 50, District 4, Grant, Cabell Co., West Virginia7
1930Dwelling 136, District 662, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania8

Occupation

1910Farmer1
1920Grocery store salesman7
1930Drying plant cleaner8

Family

Clara B. Terry b. circa 1884, d. February 15, 1940
Marriage*Herman Elsworth Pierce married Clara B. Terry, daughter of Elder John Henry Terry and Susanna Martha Canaday, on October 6, 1900 at Putnam Co., West Virginia.6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Herman Elsworth Pierce death record.
  5. [S3780] Montgomery Memorial Park, Kanawha Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  6. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Pierce-Terry marriage record.
  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. [S6302] Salt Lake City, UT Marriage Records. Pennsylvania Marriages. FamilySearch, Pennsylvania, Marriages, 1852-1968.

Elmer Clay Pierce1,2,3,4

M, b. April 15, 1904, d. March 31, 1989
FatherHerman Elsworth Pierce1,5 b. October 30, 1881, d. December 18, 1949
MotherClara B. Terry1,5 b. circa 1884, d. February 15, 1940
     Elmer Clay Pierce was buried at Cyrus Cemetery, Prichard, Wayne Co., West Virginia.4 He was born on April 15, 1904 at Hurricane, Putnam Co., West Virginia; His WWII Draft Registration has a birth year of 1905.3,2,4 He married Pearl Gooch Allen on June 12, 1924 at Big Creek, Summers Co., West Virginia.6 Elmer Clay Pierce married Elizabeth A. Richard circa 1938.7 Elmer Clay Pierce died on March 31, 1989 at West Virginia at age 84.4

Census Records

1910Dwelling 90, District 160, Curry, Putnam Co., West Virginia1
1920Dwelling 50, District 4, Grant, Cabell Co., West Virginia5
1940Dwelling 297, District 40-5, Curry, Putnam Co., West Virginia7

Occupation

1940Railroad telegraph operator7

Family 1

Pearl Gooch Allen b. May 23, 1905, d. October 17, 1937
Marriage*Elmer Clay Pierce married Pearl Gooch Allen on June 12, 1924 at Big Creek, Summers Co., West Virginia.6 
Child

Family 2

Elizabeth A. Richard b. December 13, 1902, d. September 17, 1996
Marriage*Elmer Clay Pierce married Elizabeth A. Richard circa 1938.7 
Child

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S2890] West Virginia Births, 1853-1930, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1417341
  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. [S7776] Cyrus Cemetery, Wayne Co., WV, online www.findagrave.com/.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Pierce-Allen marriage record.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  9. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  10. [S7777] Kaniewski Funeral Homes, Inc., online kaniewski.com, From the Eleanor Rae Gray obituary.
  11. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  12. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Pierce-Bryant marriage record.

Amazetta Pierce1,2,3

F, b. December 15, 1908, d. November 17, 1987
FatherHerman Elsworth Pierce1,2,3 b. October 30, 1881, d. December 18, 1949
MotherClara B. Terry1,2,3 b. circa 1884, d. February 15, 1940
     Her Social Security Number was 177-16-0454.4 Amazetta Pierce was buried at East Harrisburg Cemetery, 2260 Herr Street, Harrisburg, Dauphin Co., Pennsylvania.5 She was born on December 15, 1908 at Putnam Co., West Virginia.1,4,6 As of May 22, 1926,her married name was Worcester.3 She married Harold Leroy Worcester on May 22, 1926 at Harrisburg, Dauphin Co., Pennsylvania.3 Amazetta Pierce died on November 17, 1987 at Alachua Co., Florida, at age 78.4,6

Census Records

1910Dwelling 90, District 160, Curry, Putnam Co., West Virginia1
1920Dwelling 50, District 4, Grant, Cabell Co., West Virginia2
1930Dwelling 279, District 89, Cumru, Berks Co., Pennsylvania7
1940Dwelling 25, District 22-29B, Harrisburg, Dauphin Co., Pennsylvania8

Family

Harold Leroy Worcester b. February 26, 1905, d. December 6, 1989
Marriage*Amazetta Pierce married Harold Leroy Worcester on May 22, 1926 at Harrisburg, Dauphin Co., Pennsylvania.3 
Child

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. [S6302] Salt Lake City, UT Marriage Records. Pennsylvania Marriages. FamilySearch, Pennsylvania, Marriages, 1852-1968.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S7774] East Harrisburg Cemetery, Dauphin Co., PA, online www.findagrave.com/.
  6. [S417] Florida Health Department, Florida Death Index,1877-1998.
  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. [S4652] Record Group 11. Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Records of the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1964.

Infant Terry1

F, b. February 20, 1866, d. February 20, 1866
FatherElder John Henry Terry1,2 b. circa 1845, d. 1914
MotherSusanna Martha Canaday1,2 b. circa 1844, d. December 8, 1939
     Infant Terry died on February 20, 1866 at Wyoming Co., West Virginia.2 She was born on February 20, 1866 at Wyoming Co., West Virginia.2

Citations

  1. [S1588] McDowell and Wyoming Co, WV Families and Individuals, online http://www.coalexchange.com/smith/mcdowella/index.htm#TOC
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the infant Terry birth record.

Marcenia Oakley Hall1,2

F, b. December 8, 1880, d. March 20, 1970
     Marcenia Oakley Hall was buried at Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.1 She was born on December 8, 1880 at Lincoln Co., West Virginia.3,1 As of circa 1898,her married name was Terry.3 She married Elihu C. Terry, son of Elder John Henry Terry and Susanna Martha Canaday, circa 1898.3 Marcenia Oakley Hall died on March 20, 1970 at Mason Co., West Virginia, at age 89.1,2

Census Records

1900Dwelling 164, District 75, Curry, Putnam Co., West Virginia3
1910Dwelling 89, District 165, Scott, Putnam Co., West Virginia4

Family

Elihu C. Terry b. May, 1872, d. before January, 1902
Marriage*Marcenia Oakley Hall married Elihu C. Terry, son of Elder John Henry Terry and Susanna Martha Canaday, circa 1898.3 
Child

Citations

  1. [S4073] Cunningham Memorial Park, Kanawha Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  2. [S2877] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Deaths Index, 1853-1973.
  3. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.