Garnett Hazel "Garney" Terry1,2,3

F, b. December 25, 1899, d. April 7, 1987
FatherElihu C. Terry1 b. May, 1872, d. before January, 1902
MotherMarcenia Oakley Hall1 b. December 8, 1880, d. March 20, 1970
     Her Social Security Number was 233-96-7279.4 Garnett Hazel "Garney" Terry was buried at Smith Cemetery, Scott Depot, Putnam Co., West Virginia.5,6 She was born on December 25, 1899 at Putnam Co., West Virginia.1,4 As of March 22, 1915,her married name was Smith.3 She married John Washington Smith on March 22, 1915 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.3 Garnett Hazel "Garney" Terry died on April 7, 1987 at South Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 87.4,6 She SCOTT DEPOT- Mrs. Garnett Hazel Smith, 87, of 206 Hedrick Road, Scott Depot, died April 7, 1987, in Thomas Memorial Hospital after a long illness. She was a member of New Hope Primitive Baptist Church and was a lifelong resident of Scott Depot. Surviving: daughters, Mrs. Hazel Miller and Mrs. Fern Lark, both of Scott Depot; 24 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; 17 great-great-grandchildren. Service will be 1 p.m. Friday in Casdorph-Curry Funeral Home, St. Albans, with Elder Willard Bird officiating. Burial will be in Smith Cemetery, Scott Depot. on April 9, 1987.6

Census Records

1900Dwelling 164, District 75, Curry, Putnam Co., West Virginia1
1910Dwelling 89, District 165, Scott, Putnam Co., West Virginia2
1920Dwelling 67, District 111, Scott, Putnam Co., West Virginia7
1930Dwelling 18, District 12, Scott, Putnam Co., West Virginia8
1940Dwelling 25, District 40-13, Scott, Putnam Co., West Virginia9

Family

John Washington Smith b. September 26, 1892, d. 1958
Marriage*Garnett Hazel "Garney" Terry married John Washington Smith on March 22, 1915 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.3 
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. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Smith-Terry marriage record.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S9124] Smith Cemetery, Putnam Co., WV, online www.findagrave.com.
  6. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Garnett Hazel Smith obituary in the Apr 9, 1987 edition.
  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. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the McCallister-Smith marriage record.
  11. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Vernie Thelma McCallister death certificate.
  12. [S5940] Salt Lake City, UT FamilySearch, Ohio, County Marriages, 1774-1993.
  13. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  14. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Larck-Smith marriage record.

Addison Lee Thornton1,2,3

M, b. May 9, 1873, d. February 28, 1953
     Addison Lee Thornton was buried at Colwell Cemetery, Yerkes, Perry Co., Kentucky.2 He was born on May 9, 1873 at West Virginia.2 He married Malinda Ellen Terry, daughter of Elder John Henry Terry and Susanna Martha Canaday, circa 1893.1,4 Addison Lee Thornton died on February 28, 1953 at Yerkes, Perry Co., Kentucky, at age 79.2

Census Records

1900Dwelling 170, District 75, Curry, Putnam Co., West Virginia1
1910Dwelling 96, District 160, Curry, Putnam Co., West Virginia5
1920Dwelling 674, District 100, Hazard City, Perry Co., Kentucky6

Occupation

1910Farmer5
1920Merchant6

Family

Malinda Ellen Terry b. April 23, 1874, d. August 13, 1909
Marriage*Addison Lee Thornton married Malinda Ellen Terry, daughter of Elder John Henry Terry and Susanna Martha Canaday, circa 1893.1,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1590] Entucky Department for Libraries and Archives, Kentucky Death Records, 1852-1964, From the Addison Lee Death certificate.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Dewey Hubert Thornton death certificate.
  4. [S1592] The Upper Vandalia Historical Society, Putnam Co., WV Cemeteries.
  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. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Callahan-Thornton marriage record.
  8. [S2877] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Deaths Index, 1853-1973.
  9. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  10. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the D. C. Thornton death certificate.

Nina Pearl "Niny" Thornton1,2,3,4

F, b. June 13, 1894, d. November 20, 1973
FatherAddison Lee Thornton1,2,4,5 b. May 9, 1873, d. February 28, 1953
MotherMalinda Ellen Terry1,5 b. April 23, 1874, d. August 13, 1909
     Nina Pearl "Niny" Thornton was buried at Mt. Moriah Cemetery, Putnam Co., West Virginia.6 Her Social Security Number was 234-96-6662.7 She was born on June 13, 1894 at Lincoln Co., West Virginia.1,3,7,4 As of September 27, 1911,her married name was Callahan.4 She married Elmer McMillian Callahan on September 27, 1911 at Putnam Co., West Virginia.4 Nina Pearl "Niny" Thornton died on November 20, 1973 at Huntington, Cabell Co., West Virginia, at age 79.7,5

Census Records

1900Dwelling 170, District 75, Curry, Putnam Co., West Virginia1
1910Dwelling 96, District 160, Curry, Putnam Co., West Virginia2
1920Dwelling 38, District 106, Curry, Putnam Co., West Virginia8
1930Dwelling 198, District 5, Curry, Putnam Co., West Virginia9
1940Dwelling 102, District 40-5, Curry, Putnam Co., West Virginia10

Family

Elmer McMillian Callahan b. October 27, 1886, d. November 17, 1962
Marriage*Nina Pearl "Niny" Thornton married Elmer McMillian Callahan on September 27, 1911 at Putnam Co., West Virginia.4 
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. [S1591] Terry, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=jht1146&id=I1661
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Callahan-Thornton marriage record.
  5. [S2877] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Deaths Index, 1853-1973.
  6. [S6866] Mt. Moriah Baptist Cemetery, Putnam Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  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. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S1592] The Upper Vandalia Historical Society, Putnam Co., WV Cemeteries.
  12. [S6865] Terry Cemetery, Putnam Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/

Dewey Hubert Thornton1,2,3,4,5

M, b. September 27, 1898, d. July 21, 1955
FatherAddison Lee Thornton1,2,6,5 b. May 9, 1873, d. February 28, 1953
MotherMalinda Ellen Terry1,5 b. April 23, 1874, d. August 13, 1909
     Dewey Hubert Thornton was buried at Ferrell Cemetery #2, Logan Co., West Virginia.5 He was born on September 27, 1898 at Putnam Co., West Virginia; His WWI Draft Registration card has a birth date of Sep 27, 1899.1,3,4,5 He married Mattie Cova Vannatter on July 24, 1917 at Logan Co., West Virginia.3,7 Dewey Hubert Thornton died on July 21, 1955 at Logan, Logan Co., West Virginia, at age 56.3,5

Census Records

1900Dwelling 170, District 75, Curry, Putnam Co., West Virginia1
1910Dwelling 96, District 160, Curry, Putnam Co., West Virginia2
1920Dwelling 674, District 100, Hazard City, Perry Co., Kentucky6
1930Dwelling 98, District 10, Scott, Boone Co., West Virginia8
1940Dwelling 192, District 30-1, Hardee, Mingo Co., West Virginia9

Occupation

1920Coal mine motorman6
1930Garage mechanic8
1940Garage mechanic9

Family

Mattie Cova Vannatter b. November 25, 1902, d. October 19, 1982
Marriage*Dewey Hubert Thornton married Mattie Cova Vannatter on July 24, 1917 at Logan Co., West Virginia.3,7 
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. [S1591] Terry, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=jht1146&id=I1661
  4. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  5. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Dewey Hubert Thornton death certificate.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Thornton-Vanatter marriage record.
  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. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  11. [S7857] Rexburg Standard Journal, From the Jewell Maybell Thornton Ferrell in the Oct 13, 2004 edition.

Iza Clemency Thornton1,2,3,4

F, b. March 28, 1901, d. February 23, 1993
FatherAddison Lee Thornton1,4 b. May 9, 1873, d. February 28, 1953
MotherMalinda Ellen Terry1,4 b. April 23, 1874, d. August 13, 1909
     Her Social Security Number was 236-11-8275.4 Iza Clemency Thornton was born on March 28, 1901 at Hurricane, Putnam Co., West Virginia.2,3,4 As of May 30, 1920,her married name was Arbaugh.2,3 She married Fred Washington Arbaugh on May 30, 1920 at Putnam Co., West Virginia.2,3 Iza Clemency Thornton died on February 23, 1993 at West Virginia at age 91.4

Census Records

1910Dwelling 96, District 160, Curry, Putnam Co., West Virginia1
1930Dwelling 231, District 37, Huntington, Cabell Co., West Virginia5
1940Dwelling 132, District 6-69, Huntington, Cabell Co., West Virginia6

Family

Fred Washington Arbaugh b. October 1, 1887, d. February 28, 1965
Marriage*Iza Clemency Thornton married Fred Washington Arbaugh on May 30, 1920 at Putnam Co., West Virginia.2,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1591] Terry, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=jht1146&id=I1661
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Arbaugh-Thornton marriage record.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the infant Arbaugh death certificate.

Drewey Clarence Thornton1,2

M, b. May 10, 1905, d. May 15, 1928
FatherAddison Lee Thornton1,3 b. May 9, 1873, d. February 28, 1953
MotherMalinda Ellen Terry1,3 b. April 23, 1874, d. August 13, 1909
     Drewey Clarence Thornton 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 He was born on May 10, 1905 at West Virginia.2 He died on May 15, 1928 at Logan, Logan Co., West Virginia, at age 23.2,3

Census Records

1910Dwelling 96, District 160, Curry, Putnam Co., West Virginia1
1920Dwelling 674, District 100, Hazard City, Perry Co., Kentucky4

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1592] The Upper Vandalia Historical Society, Putnam Co., WV Cemeteries.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the D. C. Thornton death certificate.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.

Kanidis Canaday Terry1

M
FatherElder John Henry Terry1 b. circa 1845, d. 1914
MotherSusanna Martha Canaday1 b. circa 1844, d. December 8, 1939
     Kanidis Canaday 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; No marker.1

Citations

  1. [S1592] The Upper Vandalia Historical Society, Putnam Co., WV Cemeteries.

Mary Hannah Thornton1,2

F, b. May 10, 1906, d. May 10, 1906
FatherAddison Lee Thornton1 b. May 9, 1873, d. February 28, 1953
MotherMalinda Ellen Terry1 b. April 23, 1874, d. August 13, 1909
     Mary Hannah Thornton 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.1 She died on May 10, 1906 at Putnam Co., West Virginia.1 She was born on May 10, 1906 at Putnam Co., West Virginia.1

Citations

  1. [S1592] The Upper Vandalia Historical Society, Putnam Co., WV Cemeteries.
  2. [S1591] Terry, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=jht1146&id=I1661

Tempi Gertrugal Thornton1,2

F, b. May 15, 1902, d. November 15, 1908
FatherAddison Lee Thornton1 b. May 9, 1873, d. February 28, 1953
MotherMalinda Ellen Terry1 b. April 23, 1874, d. August 13, 1909
     Tempi Gertrugal Thornton 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.1,2 She was born on May 15, 1902 at West Virginia.1 She died on November 15, 1908 at Putnam Co., West Virginia, at age 6.2

Citations

  1. [S1592] The Upper Vandalia Historical Society, Putnam Co., WV Cemeteries.
  2. [S1591] Terry, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=jht1146&id=I1661

Henry B. Thornton1

M, b. February 10, 1903, d. May 2, 1905
FatherAddison Lee Thornton1 b. May 9, 1873, d. February 28, 1953
MotherMalinda Ellen Terry1 b. April 23, 1874, d. August 13, 1909
     Henry B. Thornton 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.1 He was born on February 10, 1903 at West Virginia.1 He died on May 2, 1905 at Putnam Co., West Virginia, at age 2.1

Citations

  1. [S1592] The Upper Vandalia Historical Society, Putnam Co., WV Cemeteries.

Haseltine Terry1,2

F, b. November, 1880, d. before 1908
FatherElder John Henry Terry1 b. circa 1845, d. 1914
MotherSusanna Martha Canaday1 b. circa 1844, d. December 8, 1939
     Haseltine 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.1 She was born in November, 1880 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.3,2 As of October 7, 1897,her married name was Phelps.2 She married Riley Edward Phelps on October 7, 1897 at Putnam Co., West Virginia.2 Haseltine Terry died before 1908; Her husband had remarried by this date.4

Census Records

1900Dwelling 223, District 75, Curry, Putnam Co., West Virginia3

Family

Riley Edward Phelps b. March 1, 1878, d. September 8, 1958
Marriage*Haseltine Terry married Riley Edward Phelps on October 7, 1897 at Putnam Co., West Virginia.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1592] The Upper Vandalia Historical Society, Putnam Co., WV Cemeteries.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Phelps-Terry marriage record.
  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. [S6865] Terry Cemetery, Putnam Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  6. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Bethel Anna Pace death certificate.
  7. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Jewel M. Phelps death certificate.

Riley Edward Phelps1,2,3,4,5

M, b. March 1, 1878, d. September 8, 1958
     Riley Edward Phelps 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; No marker.1,4,5 His Social Security Number was 234-28-8422.4 He was born on March 1, 1878 at Putnam Co., West Virginia; On his WWII Draft Registration card he listed his birth date as Mar 24, 1879 and his death certificate has a date of Mar 31, 1879.2,3,4 He married Haseltine Terry, daughter of Elder John Henry Terry and Susanna Martha Canaday, on October 7, 1897 at Putnam Co., West Virginia.6 Riley Edward Phelps died on September 8, 1958 at Hurricane, Putnam Co., West Virginia, at age 80.4

Census Records

1900Dwelling 223, District 75, Curry, Putnam Co., West Virginia7
1910Dwelling 192, District 160, Curry, Putnam Co., West Virginia8
1920Dwelling 212, District 104, Curry, Putnam Co., West Virginia9

Occupation

1900Farmer7
1910Farmer8
1920Farmer9

Family

Haseltine Terry b. November, 1880, d. before 1908
Marriage*Riley Edward Phelps married Haseltine Terry, daughter of Elder John Henry Terry and Susanna Martha Canaday, on October 7, 1897 at Putnam Co., West Virginia.6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1592] The Upper Vandalia Historical Society, Putnam Co., WV Cemeteries.
  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 Riley Edward Phelps death certificate.
  5. [S6865] Terry Cemetery, Putnam Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  6. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Phelps-Terry marriage record.
  7. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  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. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Bethel Anna Pace death certificate.
  11. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Jewel M. Phelps death certificate.

James Rufus Purdy1,2,3

M, b. March, 1859, d. March 12, 1921
     James Rufus Purdy 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.1 He was born in March, 1859 at West Virginia.2 He married America Deborah "Debbie" Terry, daughter of Elder John Henry Terry and Susanna Martha Canaday, circa February, 1900.1,2 James Rufus Purdy died on March 12, 1921 at West Virginia.1

Census Records

1900Dwelling 167, District 75, Curry, Putnam Co., West Virginia2
1910Dwelling 144, District 161, Curry, Putnam Co., West Virginia3
1920Dwelling 56, District 105, Curry, Putnam Co., West Virginia4

Occupation

1900Farmer2
1910Farmer3
1920Farmer4

Family

America Deborah "Debbie" Terry b. August, 1876, d. December 25, 1917
Marriage*James Rufus Purdy married America Deborah "Debbie" Terry, daughter of Elder John Henry Terry and Susanna Martha Canaday, circa February, 1900.1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1592] The Upper Vandalia Historical Society, Putnam Co., WV Cemeteries.
  2. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the John Purdy death record.
  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.

Elmer McMillian Callahan1,2

M, b. October 27, 1886, d. November 17, 1962
     Elmer McMillian Callahan was buried at Mt. Moriah Cemetery, Putnam Co., West Virginia.1,2 His Social Security Number was 234-30-3340.3 He was born on October 27, 1886 at Lincoln Co., West Virginia.4,5,3,2 He married Nina Pearl "Niny" Thornton, daughter of Addison Lee Thornton and Malinda Ellen Terry, on September 27, 1911 at Putnam Co., West Virginia.6 Elmer McMillian Callahan died on November 17, 1962 at Hurricane, Putnam Co., West Virginia, at age 76.3,2

Census Records

1920Dwelling 38, District 106, Curry, Putnam Co., West Virginia7
1930Dwelling 198, District 5, Curry, Putnam Co., West Virginia8
1940Dwelling 102, District 40-5, Curry, Putnam Co., West Virginia9

Occupation

1920Farmer7
1930Farmer8
1940Farmer9

Family

Nina Pearl "Niny" Thornton b. June 13, 1894, d. November 20, 1973
Marriage*Elmer McMillian Callahan married Nina Pearl "Niny" Thornton, daughter of Addison Lee Thornton and Malinda Ellen Terry, on September 27, 1911 at Putnam Co., West Virginia.6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1591] Terry, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=jht1146&id=I1661
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Elmer M. Callahan death certificate.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  5. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  6. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Callahan-Thornton 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. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S1592] The Upper Vandalia Historical Society, Putnam Co., WV Cemeteries.
  11. [S6865] Terry Cemetery, Putnam Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/

Mattie Cova Vannatter1,2,3

F, b. November 25, 1902, d. October 19, 1982
     Her Social Security Number was 221-16-4919.4 Mattie Cova Vannatter was buried at Pineview Cemetery, Ashton, Fremont Co., Idaho.5 She was born on November 25, 1902 at Lincoln Co., West Virginia.3,4,5 As of July 24, 1917,her married name was Thornton.1,3 She married Dewey Hubert Thornton, son of Addison Lee Thornton and Malinda Ellen Terry, on July 24, 1917 at Logan Co., West Virginia.1,3 Mattie Cova Vannatter died on October 19, 1982 at Idaho at age 79.4,5

Census Records

1920Dwelling 674, District 100, Hazard City, Perry Co., Kentucky6
1930Dwelling 98, District 10, Scott, Boone Co., West Virginia2
1940Dwelling 192, District 30-1, Hardee, Mingo Co., West Virginia7

Family

Dewey Hubert Thornton b. September 27, 1898, d. July 21, 1955
Marriage*Mattie Cova Vannatter married Dewey Hubert Thornton, son of Addison Lee Thornton and Malinda Ellen Terry, on July 24, 1917 at Logan Co., West Virginia.1,3 
Child

Citations

  1. [S1591] Terry, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=jht1146&id=I1661
  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 Thornton-Vanatter marriage record.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S7858] Pineview Cemetery, Fremont Co., ID, online www.findagrave.com.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 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. [S7857] Rexburg Standard Journal, From the Jewell Maybell Thornton Ferrell in the Oct 13, 2004 edition.

Fred Washington Arbaugh1,2,3,4,5

M, b. October 1, 1887, d. February 28, 1965
     Fred Washington Arbaugh was buried at Mount Moriah Baptist Cemetery, Hurricane, Putnam Co., West Virginia.6 His Social Security Number was 234-07-6971.7 He was born on October 1, 1887 at Putnam Co., West Virginia.1,7,6,4,5 He married Iza Clemency Thornton, daughter of Addison Lee Thornton and Malinda Ellen Terry, on May 30, 1920 at Putnam Co., West Virginia.1,3 Fred Washington Arbaugh died on February 28, 1965 at Huntington, Cabell Co., West Virginia, at age 77.2,6

Census Records

1930Dwelling 231, District 37, Huntington, Cabell Co., West Virginia8
1940Dwelling 132, District 6-69, Huntington, Cabell Co., West Virginia9

Occupation

1930Nickel plant painter8
1940W.P.A. foreman9

Family

Iza Clemency Thornton b. March 28, 1901, d. February 23, 1993
Marriage*Fred Washington Arbaugh married Iza Clemency Thornton, daughter of Addison Lee Thornton and Malinda Ellen Terry, on May 30, 1920 at Putnam Co., West Virginia.1,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1591] Terry, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=jht1146&id=I1661
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Fred Washington Arbaugh death record.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Arbaugh-Thornton marriage record.
  4. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  5. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  6. [S8044] Mount Moriah Baptist Cemetery, Putnam Co., WV, online www.findagrave.com.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  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. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the infant Arbaugh death certificate.

Creed Henry Callahan1,2,3,4

M, b. July 9, 1912, d. April 18, 1996
FatherElmer McMillian Callahan5,1 b. October 27, 1886, d. November 17, 1962
MotherNina Pearl "Niny" Thornton5,1 b. June 13, 1894, d. November 20, 1973
     His Social Security Number was 234-07-7445.6 Creed Henry Callahan was born on July 9, 1912 at Lincoln Co., West Virginia.6,2,3,7 He married Ruby Lee Winters on August 25, 1935 at Huntington, Cabell Co., West Virginia.7 Creed Henry Callahan died on April 18, 1996 at Pinellas Co., Florida, at age 83.6,2,4 He CALLAHAN, CREED H., 83, of Jacksonville, and formerly of St. Petersburg, died Thursday (April 18, 1996). Born in Hurricane, W.Va., he came here in 1962 from Huntington, W.Va., and moved to Jacksonville in 1987. Locally, he retired as a salesman for Montgomery Ward and attended Skycrest Baptist Church. During World War II, he served in the Army. Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Ruby, and a son, Philip H., both of Jacksonville; five grandchildren; and five greatgrandchildren. on April 20, 1996.4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 38, District 106, Curry, Putnam Co., West Virginia1
1930Dwelling 198, District 5, Curry, Putnam Co., West Virginia5

Family

Ruby Lee Winters b. December 16, 1910, d. July 20, 2003
Marriage*Creed Henry Callahan married Ruby Lee Winters on August 25, 1935 at Huntington, Cabell Co., West Virginia.7 
Child
  • Philip H. Callahan8,4

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S417] Florida Health Department, Florida Death Index,1877-1998.
  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. [S6392] Tampa Bay Times, From the Creed H. Callahan obituary in the Apr 20, 1996 edition.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Callahan-Winters marriage record.
  8. [S1663] St. Petersburg Times, From the Ruby Lee Callahan obituary in the Jul 23, 2003 edition.

Mary Ellen Callahan1,2

F, b. June 28, 1914, d. February 20, 1915
FatherElmer McMillian Callahan1,2 b. October 27, 1886, d. November 17, 1962
MotherNina Pearl "Niny" Thornton1,2 b. June 13, 1894, d. November 20, 1973
     Mary Ellen Callahan 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.1,2 She was born on June 28, 1914 at Putnam Co., West Virginia.1,2 She died on February 20, 1915 at Putnam Co., West Virginia.1,2

Citations

  1. [S1592] The Upper Vandalia Historical Society, Putnam Co., WV Cemeteries.
  2. [S6865] Terry Cemetery, Putnam Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/

Jewell Maybell Thornton1,2,3,4

F, b. September 16, 1922, d. October 10, 2004
FatherDewey Hubert Thornton1,5,2,3 b. September 27, 1898, d. July 21, 1955
MotherMattie Cova Vannatter1,5,2,3,4 b. November 25, 1902, d. October 19, 1982
     Jewell Maybell Thornton was buried at Pineview Cemetery, Ashton, Fremont Co., Idaho.3,4 Her Social Security Number was 235-32-1972.2 She was born on September 16, 1922 at Holden, Logan Co., West Virginia.2,3,4 As of March 13, 1942,her married name was Ferrell.3 She married James Hobart Ferrell on March 13, 1942 at Logan, Logan Co., West Virginia.3,4 Jewell Maybell Thornton died on October 10, 2004 at Pocatello, Bannock Co., Idaho, at age 82.2,3,4 She Jewell Maybell Thornton Ferrell, 82, of Blackfoot, died Sunday, Oct. 10, 2004, at the Portneuf Medical Center in Pocatello from complications related to cancer. She had just been diagnosed with cancer Sept. 16. She was born Sept. 16, 1922, in Holden, Logan County, W. Va., to Dewey Hubert Thornton and Mattie Cova Vannatter. She was an only child. On March 13, 1942. She married James Hobart Ferrell in Logan, Logan County, W.Va. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple Dec. 14, 1967. They were married for 60 years. James preceded her in death July 19, 2002. Jewel worked at many jobs while her husband served in World War 1I. She worked in the Pentagon as a clerk-typist in Washington, D.C., and as a dental assistant in Wilmington, Del. After the war she and her husband moved to Lenore, W.Va., where she taught elementary school for several years before moving back to Newark, Del., and teaching there. She later went into nursing and worked as a licensed practical nurse in Wilmington, Del., and in Mexico, Mo. In 1981, she and her retired husband moved to Ashton. She worked in the hospitals of Ashton, St. Anthony, Rexburg and Blackfoot. After moving to Blackfoot in 1996, she retired from nursing. She was a convert to the LDS Church and held many positions. She was a Relief Society president, Young Women's president, and taught in many Primary classes. For years she cared for her aging mother and mother-in-law until their deaths. She converted her father to the church and he was baptized just 10 days before his death. She cared for her bedridden husband for years until his death and helped raise several of her grandchildren. She participated in the Citizens on Patrol program, was an emergency medical technician for three years in Ashton and was involved in the 4-H program for 10 years. She loved life and was very active. She devoted her life to the caring of her family. She will be greatly missed. She is survived by five children, (three daughters and twin sons) Juanita (Allan) Miller of Rexburg, S. Karen (Leon) Hoover of Mexico, Mo., D. Renee (Bryan) Winmill of Blackfoot, William H. (Kathie) Ferrell of Wilmington, Del., and James H. "Jim" Ferrell of Maryland; 19 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband and a grandson. A graveside service held Friday, October 15, 2004 at the Pineview Cemetery in Ashton under the direction of Hawker Funeral Home in Blackfoot. on October 13, 2004.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 98, District 10, Scott, Boone Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 192, District 30-1, Hardee, Mingo Co., West Virginia5

Family

James Hobart Ferrell b. September 13, 1914, d. July 19, 2002
Marriage*Jewell Maybell Thornton married James Hobart Ferrell on March 13, 1942 at Logan, Logan Co., West Virginia.3,4 
Children

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. [S7857] Rexburg Standard Journal, From the Jewell Maybell Thornton Ferrell in the Oct 13, 2004 edition.
  4. [S7858] Pineview Cemetery, Fremont Co., ID, online www.findagrave.com.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S914] Cecil Whig, From the James Hobart Ferrell, Jr. in the Feb 4, 2005 edition.

Infant Arbaugh1

F, b. February 23, 1922, d. February 23, 1922
FatherFred Washington Arbaugh1 b. October 1, 1887, d. February 28, 1965
MotherIza Clemency Thornton1 b. March 28, 1901, d. February 23, 1993
     Infant Arbaugh was buried at Mt. Moriah Cemetery, Putnam Co., West Virginia.1 She died on February 23, 1922 at Huntington, Cabell Co., West Virginia.1 She was born on February 23, 1922 at Huntington, Cabell Co., West Virginia.1

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the infant Arbaugh death certificate.

Fannie Florence Purdy1,2

F, b. May 11, 1901, d. January 19, 1979
FatherJames Rufus Purdy1,3 b. March, 1859, d. March 12, 1921
MotherAmerica Deborah "Debbie" Terry1 b. August, 1876, d. December 25, 1917
     Fannie Florence Purdy was buried at Valley View Memorial Park, Hurricane, Putnam Co., West Virginia.4 Her Social Security Number was 233-98-5321.5 She was born on May 11, 1901 at Putnam Co., West Virginia.2,5,4 As of September 11, 1920,her married name was Chase.2 She married Emmett Milton Chase on September 11, 1920 at St. Albans, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.2 Fannie Florence Purdy died on January 19, 1979 at age 77.5,4

Census Records

1910Dwelling 144, District 161, Curry, Putnam Co., West Virginia1
1920Dwelling 56, District 105, Curry, Putnam Co., West Virginia3
1930Dwelling 456, District 64, Jefferson, Kanawha Co., West Virginia6
1940Dwelling 69, District 40-5, Curry, Putnam Co., West Virginia7

Family

Emmett Milton Chase b. February 19, 1894, d. August 27, 1985
Marriage*Fannie Florence Purdy married Emmett Milton Chase on September 11, 1920 at St. Albans, Kanawha 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 Chase-Purdy marriage record.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S4074] Valley View Memorial Park, Putnam Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S7616] Chapman Funeral Home, Bartlett-Chapman Funeral Home, online www.chapmanfuneralhomes.com, From the Elmie Emmett Chase obituary.
  9. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  10. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Chase-Richards marriage record.
  11. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Chase-Linn marriage record.
  12. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Linda Leah Riffle obituary in the Mar 3, 2012 edition.
  13. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Riffle-Chase marriage record.
  14. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Chase-Stephens marriage record.

Martha Alice "Allie" Purdy1,2,3

F, b. November 13, 1904, d. September 25, 1992
FatherJames Rufus Purdy1,2 b. March, 1859, d. March 12, 1921
MotherAmerica Deborah "Debbie" Terry1 b. August, 1876, d. December 25, 1917
     Martha Alice "Allie" Purdy was buried at Valley View Memorial Park, Hurricane, Putnam Co., West Virginia.3 Her Social Security Number was 232-24-6172.4 She was born on November 13, 1904 at West Virginia.1,4,3 She died on September 25, 1992 at West Virginia at age 87; The SSDI has a death date of Sep 27, 1992.4,3

Census Records

1910Dwelling 144, District 161, Curry, Putnam Co., West Virginia1
1920Dwelling 56, District 105, Curry, Putnam 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. [S4074] Valley View Memorial Park, Putnam Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

James Bruce Purdy1,2,3,4,5

M, b. October 4, 1911, d. February 7, 2001
FatherJames Rufus Purdy1,2,3 b. March, 1859, d. March 12, 1921
MotherAmerica Deborah "Debbie" Terry1,2,3 b. August, 1876, d. December 25, 1917
     His Social Security Number was 233-07-4875.3 James Bruce Purdy was buried at Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens, 5233 Rocky Fork Road, Cross Lanes, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.5 He was born on October 4, 1911 at Hurricane, Putnam Co., West Virginia.3,4 He married Audry Opal Edwards on January 15, 1933 at Putnam Co., West Virginia.2 James Bruce Purdy died on February 7, 2001 at Sissonville, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 89.3,5 He James Bruce Purdy, 89, of Poca died Feb. 7, 2001, in Cedar Ridge Nursing Center after a long illness. He was a lifelong resident of Putnam County, a farmer, a retired shipping clerk from Union Carbide and a retired residential home builder. Surviving: sons, Morris Purdy of Poca, David Purdy of Cross Lanes, Verl Purdy of Charlotte, N.C; daughter, Phyllis McCrea of Seabrook, Texas; 12 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 9, at Gatens Funeral Home, Poca. Service will be 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 10, at the funeral home. Burial will be in Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens, Cross Lanes. on February 9, 2001.5

Census Records

1920Dwelling 56, District 105, Curry, Putnam Co., West Virginia1
1930Dwelling 456, District 64, Jefferson, Kanawha Co., West VirginiaEnumerated in the household of his brother-in-law Emmett Chase6
1940Dwelling 2, District 40-5, Curry, Putnam Co., West Virginia7

Occupation

1930Farm laborer6
1940Farmer7

Family

Audry Opal Edwards b. October 28, 1912, d. May, 1979
Marriage*James Bruce Purdy married Audry Opal Edwards on January 15, 1933 at Putnam Co., West Virginia.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Purdy-Edwards marriage record.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  5. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the James Bruce Purdy obituary in the Feb 9, 2001 edition.
  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. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the David Bruce Purdy obituary in the Jan 2, 2006 edition.
  9. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Purdy-Melton marriage record.
  10. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Phyllis B. McCrea obituary in the Jul 9, 2007 edition.
  11. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Purdy-Stephens marriage record.
  12. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Purdy-Craddock marriage record.

John Purdy1,2

M, b. December 8, 1906, d. August 12, 1914
FatherJames Rufus Purdy1,3,2 b. March, 1859, d. March 12, 1921
MotherAmerica Deborah "Debbie" Terry1,2 b. August, 1876, d. December 25, 1917
     John Purdy 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.1 He was born on December 8, 1906 at Putnam Co., West Virginia.3 He died on August 12, 1914 at Hurricane, Putnam Co., West Virginia, at age 7.1,3

Census Records

1910Dwelling 144, District 161, Curry, Putnam Co., West Virginia2

Citations

  1. [S1592] The Upper Vandalia Historical Society, Putnam Co., WV Cemeteries.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the John Purdy death record.

Leo Purdy1,2

M, b. September 10, 1914, d. July 28, 1916
FatherJames Rufus Purdy1 b. March, 1859, d. March 12, 1921
MotherAmerica Deborah "Debbie" Terry1 b. August, 1876, d. December 25, 1917
     Leo Purdy 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.1 He was born on September 10, 1914 at Putnam Co., West Virginia.2 He died on July 28, 1916 at Hurricane, Putnam Co., West Virginia, at age 1.2

Citations

  1. [S1592] The Upper Vandalia Historical Society, Putnam Co., WV Cemeteries.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Leo Purdy death record.

Marguerite Geraldine Pierce1,2

F, b. circa 1910
FatherHerman Elsworth Pierce3,2 b. October 30, 1881, d. December 18, 1949
MotherClara B. Terry3,2 b. circa 1884, d. February 15, 1940
     Marguerite Geraldine Pierce was born circa 1910 at Putnam Co., West Virginia.3 As of January 1, 1928,her married name was Borke.2 She married Philip Samuel Borke on January 1, 1928 at Harrisburg, Dauphin Co., Pennsylvania.2 Marguerite Geraldine Pierce and Philip Samuel Borke were divorced before April 12, 1940.4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 50, District 4, Grant, Cabell Co., West Virginia3
1930Dwelling 16, District 18, Lemoyne, Cumberland Co., Pennsylvania5

Family

Philip Samuel Borke b. July 31, 1908, d. September, 1984
Marriage*Marguerite Geraldine Pierce married Philip Samuel Borke on January 1, 1928 at Harrisburg, Dauphin Co., Pennsylvania.2 
Divorce* Marguerite Geraldine Pierce and Philip Samuel Borke were divorced before April 12, 1940.4 

Citations

  1. [S2890] West Virginia Births, 1853-1930, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1417341
  2. [S6302] Salt Lake City, UT Marriage Records. Pennsylvania Marriages. FamilySearch, Pennsylvania, Marriages, 1852-1968.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

Richie Clay Phelps1,2,3,4

M, b. September 10, 1899, d. July 21, 1953
FatherRiley Edward Phelps1,2,3 b. March 1, 1878, d. September 8, 1958
MotherHaseltine Terry2 b. November, 1880, d. before 1908
     Richie Clay Phelps 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.3,4 He married Hazel Marie Gibson.5 Richie Clay Phelps was born on September 10, 1899 at Putnam Co., West Virginia.2,3,6,4 He married Annie Kinder circa 1927.7,8 Richie Clay Phelps died on July 21, 1953 at age 53.3,4

Census Records

1900Dwelling 223, District 75, Curry, Putnam Co., West Virginia2
1910Dwelling 192, District 160, Curry, Putnam Co., West Virginia1
1920Dwelling 171, District 2, Carroll, Lincoln Co., West Virginia9
1930Dwelling 12, District 5, Curry, Putnam Co., West Virginia8
1940Dwelling 38, District 44-6, Fayette, Lawrence Co., Ohio5

Occupation

1920Teamster9
1930Farm laborer8
1940Farm laborer5

Family 1

Annie Kinder
Marriage*Richie Clay Phelps married Annie Kinder circa 1927.7,8 
Child

Family 2

Hazel Marie Gibson b. March 12, 1915, d. March 25, 1997
Marriage*Richie Clay Phelps married Hazel Marie Gibson.5 
Child
  • Richard K. Phelps5

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S1592] The Upper Vandalia Historical Society, Putnam Co., WV Cemeteries.
  4. [S6865] Terry Cemetery, Putnam Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  7. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.

Bethel Anna Phelps1,2

F, b. August 13, 1902, d. June 19, 1954
FatherRiley Edward Phelps1,2 b. March 1, 1878, d. September 8, 1958
MotherHaseltine Terry1,2 b. November, 1880, d. before 1908
     Bethel Anna Phelps was buried at Spring Hill Cemetery, 1427 Norway Avenue, Huntington, Cabell Co., West Virginia.2 She was born on August 13, 1902 at Hurricane, Putnam Co., West Virginia.2 As of circa 1922,her married name was Pace.3 She married Claude Franklin Pace circa 1922.2,3 Bethel Anna Phelps died on June 19, 1954 at Huntington, Cabell Co., West Virginia, at age 51.2

Census Records

1910Dwelling 192, District 160, Curry, Putnam Co., West Virginia1
1920Dwelling 48, District 14, Ward 2, Huntington, Cabell Co., West Virginia4
1930Dwelling 33, District 32, Huntington, Cabell Co., West Virginia3
1940Dwelling 100, District 6-60B, Huntington, Cabell Co., West Virginia5

Occupation

1920Servant4

Family

Claude Franklin Pace b. January 8, 1900, d. May 8, 1979
Marriage*Bethel Anna Phelps married Claude Franklin Pace circa 1922.2,3 
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 Bethel Anna Pace death certificate.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

George Phelps1

M, b. circa 1904
FatherRiley Edward Phelps1 b. March 1, 1878, d. September 8, 1958
MotherHaseltine Terry1 b. November, 1880, d. before 1908
     George Phelps was born circa 1904 at Putnam Co., West Virginia.1

Census Records

1910Dwelling 192, District 160, Curry, Putnam Co., West Virginia1

Citations

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