Ernest Quesenberry1,2

M, b. June 11, 1883, d. March 25, 1941
     Ernest Quesenberry was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.2 He married Macy Calloway, daughter of Joshua Moses Calloway and Malinda B. Wills.1,3 Ernest Quesenberry was born on June 11, 1883 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia; His WWI Draft Registration card has a birth date of Jun 12, 1883.1,2,4 He died on March 25, 1941 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 57.1,2

Census Records

1910Dwelling 254, District 177, Court House, Raleigh Co., West Virginia5

Family

Macy Calloway b. December 25, 1883, d. June 28, 1907
Marriage*Ernest Quesenberry married Macy Calloway, daughter of Joshua Moses Calloway and Malinda B. Wills.1,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1600] The Callaway Family Association, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=cfa-peter&id=I17194
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Ernest Quesenberry death certificate.
  3. [S6755] Wildwood Cemetery, Raleigh Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  4. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  8. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Schaff-Karr marriage record.

Sylvia Irene Quesenberry1,2,3

F, b. August 9, 1901, d. October 23, 1978
FatherErnest Quesenberry1,2,4,3 b. June 11, 1883, d. March 25, 1941
MotherMacy Calloway1,2,4,3 b. December 25, 1883, d. June 28, 1907
     Her Social Security Number was 565-18-3464.5 Sylvia Irene Quesenberry was buried at Glenwood Cemetery, Washington, D.C..1 She and Howard Thomas Conn were divorced.3 Sylvia Irene Quesenberry was born on August 9, 1901 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,5,2,4 As of circa 1919,her married name was Karr.6 She married David Warren Karr circa 1919.1,6 Sylvia Irene Quesenberry and David Warren Karr were divorced before April 11, 1930.6,2 As of April 22, 1939,her married name was Conn.2 Sylvia Irene Quesenberry married Howard Thomas Conn on April 22, 1939 at Leesburg, Loudoun Co., Virginia.2 As of January 29, 1949,her married name was Schaff.3 Sylvia Irene Quesenberry married John Howard Schaff on January 29, 1949 at Martinsburg, Berkeley Co., West Virginia.4,3 Sylvia Irene Quesenberry died on October 23, 1978 at Falls Church, Fairfax Co., Virginia, at age 77.1,4

Census Records

1910Dwelling 260, District 177, Court House, Raleigh Co., West VirginiaEnumerated as an adopted daughter in the household of Charles M. Calloway7
1930Dwelling 173, District 290, Washington, D.C.6
1930Dwelling 161, District 22, Huntington, Cabell Co., West VirginiaEnumerated in the household of her brother-in-law Carl Shye6
1940Dwelling 197, District 1-521, Washington, D.C.8

Occupation

1930Census bureau draftsman6

Family 1

David Warren Karr b. March 3, 1899, d. March 15, 1978
Marriage*Sylvia Irene Quesenberry married David Warren Karr circa 1919.1,6 
Divorce* Sylvia Irene Quesenberry and David Warren Karr were divorced before April 11, 1930.6,2 
Child

Family 2

Howard Thomas Conn b. July 11, 1894, d. February 6, 1975
Divorce*Sylvia Irene Quesenberry and Howard Thomas Conn were divorced.3 
Marriage* Sylvia Irene Quesenberry married Howard Thomas Conn on April 22, 1939 at Leesburg, Loudoun Co., Virginia.2 

Family 3

John Howard Schaff b. November 7, 1898, d. October 15, 1967
Marriage*Sylvia Irene Quesenberry married John Howard Schaff on January 29, 1949 at Martinsburg, Berkeley Co., West Virginia.4,3 

Citations

  1. [S1600] The Callaway Family Association, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=cfa-peter&id=I17194
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Schaff-Karr marriage record.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  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. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

David Warren Karr1,2,3

M, b. March 3, 1899, d. March 15, 1978
     His Social Security Number was 413-01-1310.4 David Warren Karr was buried at Sharon Memorial Park, 5400 Monroe Road, Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., North Carolina.3 He was born on March 3, 1899 at Rich Patch, Alleghany Co., Virginia.1,2,4,3 He married Sylvia Irene Quesenberry, daughter of Ernest Quesenberry and Macy Calloway, circa 1919.1,5 David Warren Karr and Sylvia Irene Quesenberry were divorced before April 11, 1930.5,6 David Warren Karr died on March 15, 1978 at Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., North Carolina, at age 79.2,3

Family

Sylvia Irene Quesenberry b. August 9, 1901, d. October 23, 1978
Marriage*He married Sylvia Irene Quesenberry, daughter of Ernest Quesenberry and Macy Calloway, circa 1919.1,5 
Divorce* David Warren Karr and Sylvia Irene Quesenberry were divorced before April 11, 1930.5,6 
Child

Citations

  1. [S1600] The Callaway Family Association, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=cfa-peter&id=I17194
  2. [S1028] North Carolina Archives and Records Section and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, North Carolina Death Indexes, 1908-2004.
  3. [S2876] Sharon Memorial Park, Mecklenburg Co., NC, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=peters&GSfn=william&GSby=1890&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=all&GSob=n&GRid=55802350&CRid=48722&df=all&
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  7. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Mary Louise Karr1,2

F, b. July 27, 1920, d. July 22, 1991
FatherDavid Warren Karr3,2 b. March 3, 1899, d. March 15, 1978
MotherSylvia Irene Quesenberry3,2 b. August 9, 1901, d. October 23, 1978
     Mary Louise Karr was buried at Quantico National Cemetery, 18424 Joplin Road (Route 619), Triangle, Prince William Co., Virginia.3,1 Her Social Security Number was 579-22-3550.2 She was born on July 27, 1920 at Huntington, Cabell Co., West Virginia.3,1,2 As of circa 1938,her married name was Leaberry.4 She married Harry Leaberry circa 1938.4 As of June 5, 1946,her married name was Brown.5 Mary Louise Karr married Herman Alvin Brown on June 5, 1946 at Washington, D.C..3,5 Mary Louise Karr died on July 22, 1991 at age 70.3,1

Census Records

1940Dwelling 136, District 6-16, Huntington, Cabell Co., West Virginia6

Family 1

Harry Leaberry b. 1918, d. 1941
Marriage*Mary Louise Karr married Harry Leaberry circa 1938.4 
Children
  • Jerald Karr Leaberry4,7,6
  • Robert Leaberry4,6

Family 2

Herman Alvin Brown b. July 30, 1924, d. December 1, 1987
Marriage*Mary Louise Karr married Herman Alvin Brown on June 5, 1946 at Washington, D.C..3,5 
Child
  • Evelyn Brown4

Citations

  1. [S3451] Quantico National Cemetery, Prince William Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S1600] The Callaway Family Association, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=cfa-peter&id=I17194
  4. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Herman A. Brown obituary in an unknown edition.
  5. [S5924] Unknown compiler, District of Columbia, Marriage Records, 1810-1953.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Herman Alvin Brown1,2,3,4

M, b. July 30, 1924, d. December 1, 1987
     Herman Alvin Brown was buried at Quantico National Cemetery, 18424 Joplin Road (Route 619), Triangle, Prince William Co., Virginia.2,3 He Herman A. Brown, 63, a maintenance machinist with Pan Am, died Tuesday, Dec. 1, at home. Mr. Brown, of 2769 Patty Lane, Melbourne, was a Brevard County restdent for eight years. He was a Presbyterian and a member of the Orlando lnterliner Club. Survivors include his wife, Mary Lou Brown of Melbourne; daugbter, Evelyn Brown of West Palm Beach; stepsons, Jerald Leaberry of Oakton, Va., and Robert Leaberry of Seabrook, Md; stepmother, Marie Brown of Melbourne; sister, Frances Jones of Maryland; stepsister, June Hess of Alexandria, Va; 11 grandchildren; and one great grandchild. Calling hours are 4 to 8 p.m. today at Brownlie and Maxwell Funeral Home in Melbourne. Services will be held in Quantico, Va.3 He was born on July 30, 1924.2 He married Mary Louise Karr, daughter of David Warren Karr and Sylvia Irene Quesenberry, on June 5, 1946 at Washington, D.C..1,4 Herman Alvin Brown died on December 1, 1987 at Melbourne, Brevard Co., Florida, at age 63.2,3

Family

Mary Louise Karr b. July 27, 1920, d. July 22, 1991
Marriage*He married Mary Louise Karr, daughter of David Warren Karr and Sylvia Irene Quesenberry, on June 5, 1946 at Washington, D.C..1,4 
Child
  • Evelyn Brown3

Citations

  1. [S1600] The Callaway Family Association, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=cfa-peter&id=I17194
  2. [S3451] Quantico National Cemetery, Prince William Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  3. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Herman A. Brown obituary in an unknown edition.
  4. [S5924] Unknown compiler, District of Columbia, Marriage Records, 1810-1953.

Mary E. Quesenberry1

F, b. circa 1903
FatherErnest Quesenberry1 b. June 11, 1883, d. March 25, 1941
MotherMacy Calloway1 b. December 25, 1883, d. June 28, 1907
     Mary E. Quesenberry was born circa 1903 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,2 As of January 16, 1926,her married name was Shye.2 She married Carl L. Shye on January 16, 1926 at Huntington, Cabell Co., West Virginia.2

Census Records

1910Dwelling 260, District 177, Court House, Raleigh Co., West VirginiaEnumerated as an adopted daughter in the household of Charles M. Calloway1
1930Dwelling 161, District 22, Huntington, Cabell Co., West Virginia3

Family

Carl L. Shye b. September 29, 1895, d. August 11, 1959
Marriage*Mary E. Quesenberry married Carl L. Shye on January 16, 1926 at Huntington, Cabell Co., West Virginia.2 

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 Shye-Quesenberry marriage record.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

Carl L. Shye1,2,3,4,5

M, b. September 29, 1895, d. August 11, 1959
     His Social Security Number was 234-07-2940.5 Carl L. Shye was buried at Ridgelawn Memorial Park, 5547 West Pea Ridge Road, Barboursville, Cabell Co., West Virginia.4 He was born on September 29, 1895 at Barboursville, Cabell Co., West Virginia.2,6,4,5 He married Mary E. Quesenberry, daughter of Ernest Quesenberry and Macy Calloway, on January 16, 1926 at Huntington, Cabell Co., West Virginia.3 Carl L. Shye died on August 11, 1959 at Huntington, Cabell Co., West Virginia, at age 63.7,4,5

Census Records

1930Dwelling 161, District 22, Huntington, Cabell Co., West Virginia1

Occupation

1930Dry goods department manager1

Family

Mary E. Quesenberry b. circa 1903
Marriage*Carl L. Shye married Mary E. Quesenberry, daughter of Ernest Quesenberry and Macy Calloway, on January 16, 1926 at Huntington, Cabell Co., West Virginia.3 

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Shye-Quesenberry marriage record.
  4. [S3565] The National Archives and Records Administration, U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963.
  5. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  6. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  7. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Carl L. Shye death record.

John Howard Schaff1,2,3

M, b. November 7, 1898, d. October 15, 1967
     His Social Security Number was 579-40-2174.4 John Howard Schaff was buried at Glenwood Cemetery, Washington, D.C..1 He was born on November 7, 1898 at Mount Tremper, Ulster Co., New York.4,3 He married Sylvia Irene Quesenberry, daughter of Ernest Quesenberry and Macy Calloway, on January 29, 1949 at Martinsburg, Berkeley Co., West Virginia.2,3 John Howard Schaff died on October 15, 1967 at age 68.4

Family

Sylvia Irene Quesenberry b. August 9, 1901, d. October 23, 1978
Marriage*He married Sylvia Irene Quesenberry, daughter of Ernest Quesenberry and Macy Calloway, on January 29, 1949 at Martinsburg, Berkeley Co., West Virginia.2,3 

Citations

  1. [S4321] Glenwood Cemetery, Washington, D.C., online http://www.findagrave.com
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Schaff-Karr marriage record.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Joseph Wills1

M, b. August 5, 1885, d. July, 1981
FatherJames Monroe Wills1 b. April 21, 1861, d. September 16, 1938
MotherHila Ann Price1 b. April 16, 1866, d. March 11, 1939
     His Social Security Number was 235-10-8121.2 Joseph Wills was born on August 5, 1885 at Glen Daniel, Raleigh Co., West Virginia; The SSDI has a birth date of Aug 4, 1885.1,3,2 He married Cassie May Kincaid on July 3, 1907 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.4 Joseph Wills died in July, 1981 at West Virginia at age 95.2

Census Records

1900Dwelling 145, District 116, Marsh Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia1
1910Dwelling 88, District 170, Clear Fork, Wyoming Co., West Virginia5
1920Dwelling 15, District 151, Clear Fork, Wyoming Co., West Virginia6
1930Dwelling 186, District 4, Marsh Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia7
1940Dwelling 281, District 41-4, Marsh Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia8

Occupation

1910Timber laborer5
1920Coal miner6
1930Coal mine laborer7
1940Coal miner8

Family

Cassie May Kincaid b. May 5, 1890, d. May, 1980
Marriage*Joseph Wills married Cassie May Kincaid on July 3, 1907 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  3. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  4. [S1597] Ronald Ray Turner, Raleigh County West Virginia Marriages 1850-1911.
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Arthur Wills death certificate.
  10. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Wills-Gray marriage record.
  11. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the James Noel Wills obituary in the Sep 18, 1968 edition.
  12. [S2040] Gazette-Mail, From the Troy Tennis Wills obituary in the May 5, 1974 edition.
  13. [S5940] Salt Lake City, UT FamilySearch, Ohio, County Marriages, 1774-1993.

David Edward "Dave" Wills1,2,3,4

M, b. December 7, 1886, d. May 2, 1954
FatherJames Monroe Wills1,3 b. April 21, 1861, d. September 16, 1938
MotherHila Ann Price1,3 b. April 16, 1866, d. March 11, 1939
     David Edward "Dave" Wills was buried at Wills-Lafferty Cemetery, Rock Creek, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.3,4 He was born on December 7, 1886 at Dry Creek, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.5,6,7,3 He married Pearl Cantley on June 10, 1908 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.5,8,9 David Edward "Dave" Wills died on May 2, 1954 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 67.3

Census Records

1900Dwelling 145, District 116, Marsh Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia1
1910Dwelling 155, District 171, Marsh Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia10
1920Dwelling 339, District 152, Marsh Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia11
1930Dwelling 452, District 3, Marsh Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia2
1940Dwelling 2141, District 41-3B, Marsh Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia12

Occupation

1910Farmer10
1920Farmer11
1930Farmer2
1940Grocery store manager12

Family

Pearl Cantley b. April 2, 1892, d. July 21, 1947
Marriage*David Edward "Dave" Wills married Pearl Cantley on June 10, 1908 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.5,8,9 
Children

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 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 Dave Wills death certificate.
  4. [S6769] Wills/Lafferty Cemetery, Raleigh Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  5. [S1597] Ronald Ray Turner, Raleigh County West Virginia Marriages 1850-1911.
  6. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  7. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  8. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Pearl Wills death certificate.
  9. [S2049] Beckley Raleigh Register, From the Pearl Wills obituary in the Jul 23, 1947 edition.
  10. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  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 Gunnoe-Wills marriage record.
  15. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Hattie Wills death certificate.
  16. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  17. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Parson-Walker marriage record.
  18. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Wills-Gilfilen marriage record.

Jesse Jasper Wills1,2,3,4

M, b. November 24, 1888, d. September 6, 1948
FatherJames Monroe Wills1,5 b. April 21, 1861, d. September 16, 1938
MotherHila Ann Price1,5 b. April 16, 1866, d. March 11, 1939
     Jesse Jasper Wills was buried at Wills Cemetery, Arnett, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.5,2,6 He was born on November 24, 1888 at Dry Creek, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.5,4,7 He married Jane Rena Brown on October 1, 1908 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.8,9 Jesse Jasper Wills died on September 6, 1948 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 59.5,2 He WILLS, Jesse J. - 59, life-long resident of Rock creek, Raleigh county, died in a Charleston hospital yesterday. He was a civil engineer and a member of the Rebecca Temple church at Rock creek. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Jane Wills, at home; a daughter, Mrs. M. M. Plants of Whitesville; three sisters, Mrs. Omer Vest and Mrs. Tom Alliff, both of Whitesville and Mrs. Jessie Williams of Leevale; three brothers, Joseph of Edwright, Clarence and David, both of Rock creek, and two grandchildren. Service will be at 2 p.m. tomorrow at the residence. Rev. C. W. Pindar officiating. Burial will be in the Wllls cemetery, with Armstrong mortuary of Whiteville in charge. on September 7, 1948.2

Census Records

1900Dwelling 145, District 116, Marsh Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia1
1910Dwelling 154, District 171, Marsh Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia10
1920Dwelling 342, District 152, Marsh Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia11
1930Dwelling 455, District 3, Marsh Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia12
1940Dwelling 131, District 41-3B, Marsh Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia3

Occupation

1910Odd job laborer10
1920Photographer11
1930Farmer12
1940Watchman3

Family

Jane Rena Brown b. May 10, 1891, d. December 18, 1978
Marriage*Jesse Jasper Wills married Jane Rena Brown on October 1, 1908 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.8,9 
Children

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Jesse J. Wills obituary in the Sep 7, 1948 edition.
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  5. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Jesse Wills death certificate.
  6. [S6754] Wills Family Cemetery, Raleigh Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  7. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  8. [S1597] Ronald Ray Turner, Raleigh County West Virginia Marriages 1850-1911.
  9. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Wills-Brown marriage record.
  10. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S2878] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969.

Mattie M. Wills1,2,3

F, b. June 20, 1890, d. January 28, 1989
FatherJames Monroe Wills1,2,4 b. April 21, 1861, d. September 16, 1938
MotherHila Ann Price1,2,4 b. April 16, 1866, d. March 11, 1939
     Her Social Security Number was 233-96-1667.5 Mattie M. Wills was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.6,4 She was born on June 20, 1890 at Rock Creek, Raleigh Co., West Virginia; Her obituary has a birth date of Jun 23, 1890.7,5,4 As of March 21, 1918,her married name was Vest.7 She married Omer Oris Vest on March 21, 1918 at Mabscott, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.7,4 Mattie M. Wills died on January 28, 1989 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 98.5,4 She Mrs. Mattie Vest, 98, of 503 Myers Avenue, Beckley, died of natural causes Saturday, Jan. 28 at her residence. Born June 23, 1890, at Rock Creek, she was the son of the late James M. and Hila Price Vest. Mrs. Vest was a homemaker and a resident of Beckley for the past 26 years. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Mary Ruth Davis. Survivors include her husband, Omer Vest; a daughter, Mabel Clide Browder of Charleston, five sons, Dr. James C. Vest of St. Louis, Mo., Eugene Vest of Marion, Ill., Dr. Frank M. Vest of Beckley, and Dr. Thomas B. Vest of Alton, Ill; 17 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. Services will be Monday at 1 p.m. in the Calfee Funeral Home Chapel in Beckley with the Rev. Howard Backus officiating. Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Park in Beckley. on January 29, 1989.4

Census Records

1900Dwelling 145, District 116, Marsh Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia1
1910Dwelling 121, District 171, Marsh Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia2
1920Dwelling 10, District 151, Clear Fork, Wyoming Co., West Virginia3
1930Dwelling 22, District 15, Sherman, Boone Co., West Virginia8
1940Dwelling 338, District 3-15, Sherman, Boone Co., West Virginia9

Family

Omer Oris Vest b. October 15, 1896, d. May 21, 1997
Marriage*Mattie M. Wills married Omer Oris Vest on March 21, 1918 at Mabscott, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.7,4 
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. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Mrs. Mattie Vest obituary in the Jan 29, 1989 edition.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  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&
  7. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Vest-Wills 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. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Mary Ruth Davis obituary in an unknown edition.
  11. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  12. [S6765] Southern Illinoisan, The, From the Eugene Orris Vest obituary in the Nov 1, 2011 edition.
  13. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Mabel Clide Browder obituary in the Jul 5, 1991 edition.

Mary Etta Wills1,2,3

F, b. February 22, 1894, d. November 3, 1983
FatherJames Monroe Wills1,2 b. April 21, 1861, d. September 16, 1938
MotherHila Ann Price1,2 b. April 16, 1866, d. March 11, 1939
     Her Social Security Number was 234-96-3263.4 Mary Etta Wills was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.5,6 She was born on February 22, 1894 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,3,4,5 As of November 30, 1911,her married name was Aliff.3 She married Thomas Paris "Tom" Aliff on November 30, 1911 at Dameron, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.3 Mary Etta Wills died on November 3, 1983 at Milton, Cabell Co., West Virginia, at age 89.4,6 She Teays - Mrs. Mary Willis Aliff, 89, of Teays, Putnam County, died Friday in Morris Memorial Nursing Home, Milton, after a long illness. She was a member of Whitesville Presbyterian Church. Surviving sons, Dr. J. Paul Aliff of Teays, Dr. Robert C. Aliff of Tampa, Fla; daughter, Mrs. Opal Nagel of Green Valley, Ariz; eight grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be at 2:30 p.m. Sunday in Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley, with the Rev. Jerry Harrah officiating. There will be no visitation. on November 4, 1983.6

Census Records

1900Dwelling 145, District 116, Marsh Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia1
1910Dwelling 121, District 171, Marsh Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia2
1920Dwelling 3, District 151, Clear Fork, Wyoming Co., West Virginia7
1930Dwelling 34, District 15, Sherman, Boone Co., West Virginia8
1940Dwelling 156, District 3-12, Whitesville, Boone Co., West Virginia9

Family

Thomas Paris "Tom" Aliff b. April 22, 1887, d. September 15, 1967
Marriage*Mary Etta Wills married Thomas Paris "Tom" Aliff on November 30, 1911 at Dameron, Raleigh 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 Aliff-Wills marriage record.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [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&
  6. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Mary Willis Aliff obituary in the Nov 4, 1983 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. [S1936] Tallahassee Democrat, Tallahassee, FL, From the Robert Carl Aliff obituary in the Jan 8, 2009 edition.
  11. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Thomas Paris Aliff obituary in the Sep 16, 1967 edition.
  12. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Monroe Wills1,2,3,4

M, b. February 26, 1897, d. February 9, 1942
FatherJames Monroe Wills1,2,5,6,3 b. April 21, 1861, d. September 16, 1938
MotherHila Ann Price1,2,5,6 b. April 16, 1866, d. March 11, 1939
     Monroe Wills was buried at Wills Cemetery, Arnett, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.3,4 He was born on February 26, 1897 at Dry Creek, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,7,4 He died on February 9, 1942 at Whitesville, Boone Co., West Virginia, at age 44; His gravestone has a death date of Feb 10, 1942.3,4

Census Records

1900Dwelling 145, District 116, Marsh Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia1
1910Dwelling 121, District 171, Marsh Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia2
1920Dwelling 341, District 152, Marsh Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia5
1930Dwelling 454, District 3, Marsh Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia6
1940Dwelling 138, District 41-3B, Marsh Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia8

Occupation

1920Coal miner5
1930Farm laborer6
1940Farm laborer8

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 Monroe Wills death certificate.
  4. [S6754] Wills Family Cemetery, Raleigh Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  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. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

James Wills1,2,3

M, b. February 26, 1897, d. December 5, 1945
FatherJames Monroe Wills1,2,4,5,6 b. April 21, 1861, d. September 16, 1938
MotherHila Ann Price1,2,4,5,6 b. April 16, 1866, d. March 11, 1939
     James Wills was buried at Wills Cemetery, Arnett, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.3,6 He married Leona Unknown.7 James Wills was born on February 26, 1897 at Dry Creek, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,8,3,6 He died on December 5, 1945 at Whitesville, Boone Co., West Virginia, at age 48.3,6

Census Records

1900Dwelling 145, District 116, Marsh Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia1
1910Dwelling 121, District 171, Marsh Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia2
1920Dwelling 341, District 152, Marsh Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia4
1930Dwelling 454, District 3, Marsh Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia5
1940Dwelling 133, District 41-3B, Marsh Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia7

Occupation

1920Coal miner4
1930Farm laborer5
1940Coal miner7

Family

Leona Unknown b. circa 1907
Marriage*James Wills married Leona Unknown.7 

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. [S6754] Wills Family Cemetery, Raleigh Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  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. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the James Wills death certificate.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.

Martha Bennie "Benna" Wills1,2

F, b. March 3, 1899, d. November 15, 1988
FatherJames Monroe Wills1 b. April 21, 1861, d. September 16, 1938
MotherHila Ann Price1 b. April 16, 1866, d. March 11, 1939
     Her Social Security Number was 233-96-3544.3 Martha Bennie "Benna" Wills was buried at Wills Cemetery, Arnett, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.4 She was born on March 3, 1899 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.2,3,4 She Not enumerated with her family in the 1910 Census on May 6, 1910.5 As of July 7, 1919,her married name was Williams.2 She married Jesse Williams on July 7, 1919 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.2 Martha Bennie "Benna" Wills died on November 15, 1988 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 89.3,4,6 She Mrs. Martha Benna Williams, 89, of Leevale, Raleigh County, died Nov. 15, 1988, in General Division, CAMC, after a long illness. She was a Presbyterian. Surviving: son, Charles R. of Leevale; daughters, Agnes Peters of Leevale, Mrs. Pauline Gill of Oklahoma City, Okla; sister, Mattie Vest of Beckley; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Service will be private. There will be no visitation. Valley Funeral Home, Whitesville, is in charge of arrangements. on November 17, 1988.6

Census Records

1900Dwelling 145, District 116, Marsh Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia1
1920Dwelling 4, District 151, Clear Fork, Wyoming Co., West Virginia7
1930Dwelling 10, District 2, Clear Fork, Wyoming Co., West Virginia8
1940Dwelling 13, District 41-2, Clear Fork, Wyoming Co., West Virginia9

Family

Jesse Williams b. August 18, 1893, d. October 12, 1977
Marriage*Martha Bennie "Benna" Wills married Jesse Williams on July 7, 1919 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Williams-Wills marriage record.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S6754] Wills Family Cemetery, Raleigh Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Martha Benna Williams obituary in the Nov 17, 1988 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. [S2049] Beckley Raleigh Register, From the Jesse Williams obituary in the Oct 13, 1977 edition.
  11. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  12. [S5940] Salt Lake City, UT FamilySearch, Ohio, County Marriages, 1774-1993.
  13. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Lola Agnes Peters obituary in the Mar 8, 2009 edition.
  14. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Peters-Williams marriage record.

Clarence Wills1,2,3

M, b. December 28, 1904, d. April 12, 1979
FatherJames Monroe Wills1,4 b. April 21, 1861, d. September 16, 1938
MotherHila Ann Price1,4 b. April 16, 1866, d. March 11, 1939
     His Social Security Number was 233-20-7114.5 Clarence Wills was buried at Wills Cemetery, Arnett, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.3 He was born on December 28, 1904 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.5,2,3 He married Donna Marie Williams on June 26, 1931 at Dry Creek, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.2 Clarence Wills died on April 12, 1979 at West Virginia at age 74.5,3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 341, District 152, Marsh Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia1
1930Dwelling 454, District 3, Marsh Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia4
1940Dwelling 132, District 41-3B, Marsh Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia6

Occupation

1930Farm laborer4
1940Truck driver6

Family

Donna Marie Williams b. September 20, 1911, d. June 13, 1994
Marriage*Clarence Wills married Donna Marie Williams on June 26, 1931 at Dry Creek, Raleigh 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 Wills-Williams marriage record.
  3. [S6754] Wills Family Cemetery, Raleigh Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Donna Marie Wills obituary in the Jun 16, 1994 edition.
  8. [S1935] Plain Dealer, The, From the Eugene L. Wills obituary in the Feb 17, 2016 edition.
  9. [S798] Register Herald, From the John P. Wills obituary in the Feb 4, 2009 edition.
  10. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Wills-Bradford marriage record.
  11. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Jane Rena Brown1,2,3

F, b. May 10, 1891, d. December 18, 1978
     Jane Rena Brown was buried at Wills Cemetery, Arnett, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.4 Her Social Security Number was 232-96-9734.5 She was born on May 10, 1891 at Boone Co., West Virginia.1,5,3 As of October 1, 1908,her married name was Wills.1 She married Jesse Jasper Wills, son of James Monroe Wills and Hila Ann Price, on October 1, 1908 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,2 Jane Rena Brown died on December 18, 1978 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 87.5

Census Records

1910Dwelling 154, District 171, Marsh Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia6
1920Dwelling 342, District 152, Marsh Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia7
1930Dwelling 455, District 3, Marsh Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia8
1940Dwelling 131, District 41-3B, Marsh Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia9

Family

Jesse Jasper Wills b. November 24, 1888, d. September 6, 1948
Marriage*Jane Rena Brown married Jesse Jasper Wills, son of James Monroe Wills and Hila Ann Price, on October 1, 1908 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1597] Ronald Ray Turner, Raleigh County West Virginia Marriages 1850-1911.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Wills-Brown marriage record.
  3. [S2878] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969.
  4. [S6754] Wills Family Cemetery, Raleigh Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Fannie Wills1,2,3

F, b. February 26, 1911, d. March, 1982
FatherJesse Jasper Wills4,5,6,2 b. November 24, 1888, d. September 6, 1948
MotherJane Rena Brown4,5,6,2 b. May 10, 1891, d. December 18, 1978
     Her Social Security Number was 235-28-1047.7 Fannie Wills was born on February 26, 1911 at Masseyville, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,7,2,3 As of October 11, 1932,her married name was Clay.1 She married Howard Sherman Clay on October 11, 1932 at Ripley, Jackson Co., West Virginia.1 Fannie Wills and Howard Sherman Clay were divorced before April 12, 1940.6 As of March 28, 1947,her married name was Plantz.3 Fannie Wills married Melvin Malcolm Plantz on March 28, 1947 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.8,3 Fannie Wills died in March, 1982 at West Virginia at age 71.7

Census Records

1920Dwelling 342, District 152, Marsh Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia4
1930Dwelling 455, District 3, Marsh Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia5
1940Dwelling 131, District 41-3B, Marsh Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia6

Occupation

1940Grocery store clerk6

Family 1

Howard Sherman Clay b. October 27, 1908, d. March 15, 1995
Marriage*Fannie Wills married Howard Sherman Clay on October 11, 1932 at Ripley, Jackson Co., West Virginia.1 
Divorce* Fannie Wills and Howard Sherman Clay were divorced before April 12, 1940.6 
Child
  • Betty Jane Clay6,9

Family 2

Melvin Malcolm Plantz b. August 5, 1907
Marriage*Fannie Wills married Melvin Malcolm Plantz on March 28, 1947 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.8,3 

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Clay-Wills marriage record.
  2. [S2878] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Plantz-Clay marriage record.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Jesse J. Wills obituary in the Sep 7, 1948 edition.
  9. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Halstead-Clay marriage record.

Pearl Cantley1,2

F, b. April 2, 1892, d. July 21, 1947
     Pearl Cantley was buried at Wills-Lafferty Cemetery, Rock Creek, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.2,3 She was born on April 2, 1892 at Rock Creek, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,2 As of June 10, 1908,her married name was Wills.1 She married David Edward "Dave" Wills, son of James Monroe Wills and Hila Ann Price, on June 10, 1908 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,2,3 Pearl Cantley died on July 21, 1947 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 55.2,3 She Rock Creek - Funeral services for Mrs. Pearl Wills, 55, of Rock Creek, will be held at the home at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday with the Rev. Harry R. Peyton, of Hinton, officiating. Burial will be in the family cemetery at Rock Creek. Mrs. Wills died Monday in a Charleston hospital. Surviving are her husband, David Wills; five daughters, Mrs. Daisy Holley, Edwright; Mrs. Esther Lafferty, Mrs. Emma Jean Gunnoe and Mrs. Ruby Gunnoe, all of Dry Creek, and Mrs. Frances Miller, Pine Knob; three sons, four brothers, Dewey Cantley, Ezra Cantley and Chris Cantley, all of Dry Creek, and Lacy Cantley, Glen Daniel, and four sisters, Mrs. Candis Allen, Glen Daniel; Mrs. Florence Scarbro, Dry Creek; Mrs. Hattie Canterbury, Ashford, and Mrs. Lottie Spencer, Edwight. Fifteen grandchildren and one great-grandchild also survive. on July 23, 1947.3

Census Records

1910Dwelling 155, District 171, Marsh Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia4
1920Dwelling 339, District 152, Marsh Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia5
1930Dwelling 452, District 3, Marsh Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia6
1940Dwelling 2141, District 41-3B, Marsh Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia7

Family

David Edward "Dave" Wills b. December 7, 1886, d. May 2, 1954
Marriage*Pearl Cantley married David Edward "Dave" Wills, son of James Monroe Wills and Hila Ann Price, on June 10, 1908 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,2,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1597] Ronald Ray Turner, Raleigh County West Virginia Marriages 1850-1911.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Pearl Wills death certificate.
  3. [S2049] Beckley Raleigh Register, From the Pearl Wills obituary in the Jul 23, 1947 edition.
  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. [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. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Gunnoe-Wills marriage record.
  10. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Hattie Wills death certificate.
  11. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  12. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Parson-Walker marriage record.
  13. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Wills-Gilfilen marriage record.

Daisy Jane Wills1,2,3

F, b. March 29, 1909, d. March 2, 1996
FatherDavid Edward "Dave" Wills1,2,4 b. December 7, 1886, d. May 2, 1954
MotherPearl Cantley1,2,4 b. April 2, 1892, d. July 21, 1947
     Daisy Jane Wills was buried at Miller Cemetery, Rock Creek, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.3,5 Her Social Security Number was 233-42-1911.6 She was born on March 29, 1909 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.6,7,3 As of May 13, 1929,her married name was Holley.7 She married John Henry "Johnnie" Holley Jr. on May 13, 1929 at Naoma, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.7,3 Daisy Jane Wills died on March 2, 1996 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 86.6,3,5 She SOPHIA - Daisy J. Holley, 86, of Sophia, formerly of Pine Knob, died March 2, 1996, at Raleigh General Hospital, Beckley, after a long illness. She was a homemaker. Surviving: son, Harry of Pine Knob; brother, Howard Wills of Cleveland, Ohio; eight grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren. Service will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at Armstrong Funeral Home, Whitesville, with the Rev. Danny Gilfilen officiating. Burial will be in Miller Cemetery, Rock Creek. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home. on March 4, 1996.5

Census Records

1910Dwelling 155, District 171, Marsh Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia2
1920Dwelling 339, District 152, Marsh Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia1
1930Dwelling 163, District 31, Triadelphia, Logan Co., West Virginia8

Family

John Henry "Johnnie" Holley Jr. b. July 13, 1911, d. April 17, 1974
Marriage*Daisy Jane Wills married John Henry "Johnnie" Holley Jr. on May 13, 1929 at Naoma, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.7,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S6767] Miller Cemetery, Raleigh Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  4. [S2049] Beckley Raleigh Register, From the Pearl Wills obituary in the Jul 23, 1947 edition.
  5. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Daisy J. Holley obituary in the Mar 4, 1996 edition.
  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 Holley-Wills marriage record.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S798] Register Herald, From the Harry Ray Holley obituary in the Aug 31, 2008 edition.
  10. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Bragg-Holley marriage record.
  11. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  12. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Holley-Holden marriage record.
  13. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Holley-Todd marriage record.
  14. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Holley-Christian marriage record.

Esther Mae Wills1,2,3,4

F, b. February 25, 1911, d. October 7, 1994
FatherDavid Edward "Dave" Wills1,5 b. December 7, 1886, d. May 2, 1954
MotherPearl Cantley1,5 b. April 2, 1892, d. July 21, 1947
     Her Social Security Number was 236-54-7901.6 Esther Mae Wills was buried at Wills-Lafferty Cemetery, Rock Creek, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.4 She was born on February 25, 1911 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.6,3,7,4 As of April 30, 1928,her married name was Lafferty.7 She married Denny Herl Lafferty on April 30, 1928 at Whitesville, Boone Co., West Virginia.2,7,4 Esther Mae Wills died on October 7, 1994 at Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., Ohio, at age 83.6,3,4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 339, District 152, Marsh Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia1
1930Dwelling 69, District 13, Sherman, Boone Co., West Virginia8
1940Dwelling 4, District 41-2, Clear Fork, Wyoming Co., West Virginia9

Family

Denny Herl Lafferty b. November 3, 1907, d. February 13, 1967
Marriage*Esther Mae Wills married Denny Herl Lafferty on April 30, 1928 at Whitesville, Boone Co., West Virginia.2,7,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S798] Register Herald, From the Gloria Clay obituary in the Dec 21, 2005 edition.
  3. [S857] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-2018.
  4. [S6769] Wills/Lafferty Cemetery, Raleigh Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  5. [S2049] Beckley Raleigh Register, From the Pearl Wills obituary in the Jul 23, 1947 edition.
  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 Lafferty-Wills 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. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Denny Herl Lafferty obituary in the Feb 14, 1967 edition.
  11. [S2038] Fayette-Tribune, The, From the Corena Lafferty Bradford obituary in the Apr 14, 2016 edition.
  12. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Bradford-Lafferty marriage record.
  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 Lafferty-Bowden marriage record.
  15. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Clay-Lafferty marriage record.
  16. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Price-Lafferty marriage record.

Hallie Frances Wills1,2

F, b. October 14, 1912, d. November 26, 1993
FatherDavid Edward "Dave" Wills3,4,1 b. December 7, 1886, d. May 2, 1954
MotherPearl Cantley3,4,1 b. April 2, 1892, d. July 21, 1947
     Hallie Frances Wills was buried at Miller Cemetery, Naoma, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.5 Her Social Security Number was 234-56-0607.6 She was born on October 14, 1912 at Rock Creek, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.6 As of January 25, 1932,her married name was Miller.2 She married James Luther Miller on January 25, 1932 at Packsville, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.5,2 Hallie Frances Wills died on November 26, 1993 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 81.6,5

Census Records

1920Dwelling 339, District 152, Marsh Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia3
1930Dwelling 452, District 3, Marsh Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia4
1940Dwelling 6, District 41-4, Marsh Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia7

Family

James Luther Miller b. May 30, 1907, d. June, 1978
Marriage*Hallie Frances Wills married James Luther Miller on January 25, 1932 at Packsville, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.5,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S2049] Beckley Raleigh Register, From the Pearl Wills obituary in the Jul 23, 1947 edition.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Miller-Wills marriage record.
  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. [S6773] Miller Cemetery, Naoma, Raleigh Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Miller-McBrayer marriage record.
  9. [S2049] Beckley Raleigh Register, From the Jimmy Ronald Miller obituary in the Jul 21, 1943 edition.
  10. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Carl Wills1,2,3,4

M, b. September 24, 1915, d. June 11, 1988
FatherDavid Edward "Dave" Wills1,2,4 b. December 7, 1886, d. May 2, 1954
MotherPearl Cantley1,2,4 b. April 2, 1892, d. July 21, 1947
     Carl Wills was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, 6265 Columbia Road, North Olmsted, Cuyahoga Co., Ohio.3 His Social Security Number was 232-12-8991.5 He married Pauline McCormick.3 Carl Wills was born on September 24, 1915 at Dry Creek, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.3,5,4 He died on June 11, 1988 at Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., Ohio, at age 72.3,5

Census Records

1920Dwelling 339, District 152, Marsh Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia1
1930Dwelling 452, District 3, Marsh Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia2

Family

Pauline McCormick b. April 29, 1919, d. September 27, 1997
Marriage*Carl Wills married Pauline McCormick.3 
Children
  • Shirley Wills3
  • Roger Wills3

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. [S6774] Sunset Memorial Park, Cuyahoga Co., OH, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Cassie May Kincaid1

F, b. May 5, 1890, d. May, 1980
     Her Social Security Number was 232-96-7879.2 Cassie May Kincaid was born on May 5, 1890 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.1,2 As of July 3, 1907,her married name was Wills.1 She married Joseph Wills, son of James Monroe Wills and Hila Ann Price, on July 3, 1907 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1 Cassie May Kincaid died in May, 1980 at West Virginia.2

Census Records

1910Dwelling 88, District 170, Clear Fork, Wyoming Co., West Virginia3
1920Dwelling 15, District 151, Clear Fork, Wyoming Co., West Virginia4
1930Dwelling 186, District 4, Marsh Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia5
1940Dwelling 281, District 41-4, Marsh Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia6

Family

Joseph Wills b. August 5, 1885, d. July, 1981
Marriage*Cassie May Kincaid married Joseph Wills, son of James Monroe Wills and Hila Ann Price, on July 3, 1907 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1597] Ronald Ray Turner, Raleigh County West Virginia Marriages 1850-1911.
  2. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  3. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Arthur Wills death certificate.
  8. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Wills-Gray marriage record.
  9. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the James Noel Wills obituary in the Sep 18, 1968 edition.
  10. [S2040] Gazette-Mail, From the Troy Tennis Wills obituary in the May 5, 1974 edition.
  11. [S5940] Salt Lake City, UT FamilySearch, Ohio, County Marriages, 1774-1993.

Arthur Roland Wills1,2,3

M, b. December 5, 1910, d. July 4, 1942
FatherJoseph Wills1,2,4 b. August 5, 1885, d. July, 1981
MotherCassie May Kincaid1,2,4 b. May 5, 1890, d. May, 1980
     Arthur Roland Wills was buried at Wills Cemetery, Arnett, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.4 He was born on December 5, 1910 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.4,3,5 He married Marguerite Anna Burgess on September 28, 1935 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.5 Arthur Roland Wills and Marguerite Anna Burgess were divorced before April 9, 1940.6 Arthur Roland Wills died on July 4, 1942 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 31; Died in an auto accident.4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 15, District 151, Clear Fork, Wyoming Co., West Virginia1
1930Dwelling 186, District 4, Marsh Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia2
1940Dwelling 88, District 41-3B, Marsh Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia6

Occupation

1930Coal miner2
1940Coal miner6

Family

Marguerite Anna Burgess b. December 6, 1918, d. January, 1989
Marriage*Arthur Roland Wills married Marguerite Anna Burgess on September 28, 1935 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.5 
Divorce* Arthur Roland Wills and Marguerite Anna Burgess were divorced before April 9, 1940.6 
Children
  • Jack Wills6
  • Arthur Glynn Wills6

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 Wills-Cook marriage record.
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Arthur Wills death certificate.
  5. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Wills-Burgess marriage record.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

James Noel Wills1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. February 7, 1913, d. September 16, 1968
FatherJoseph Wills1,2,4,6 b. August 5, 1885, d. July, 1981
MotherCassie May Kincaid1,2,4,6 b. May 5, 1890, d. May, 1980
     James Noel Wills was buried at Wills Cemetery, Arnett, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.5,6 He was born on February 7, 1913 at Clear Creek, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.4,5 He married Blanche Marie VanGundy on February 23, 1935 at Edwight, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.3 James Noel Wills and Blanche Marie VanGundy were divorced before 1944.7 James Noel Wills married Ruth Ella Gray on February 1, 1944 at Montcoal, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.4 James Noel Wills died on September 16, 1968 at Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois, at age 55.5,6 He Whitesville - Service for a former Raleigh County resident, James Noel Wills, 55, of Chicago, Ill., will be held Friday at 1:30 p.m. in the Valley Funeral Home here, with the Rev. Richard C. Austin officiating. Burial will be held in Wills Cemetery at Rock Creek. Mr. Wills, formerly of Edwright, Raleigh County, died Monday in a Chicago hospital. Survivors; daughters, Mrs. Patsy Reed of Sabine, Mrs. Brenda Brown of Alabama; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Wills of Stover; brothers, Richard and Troy of Arnett; sister, Mrs. Sylvis Bradford of Edwright. The body is due to arrive from Chicago on Thursday. on September 18, 1968.6

Census Records

1920Dwelling 15, District 151, Clear Fork, Wyoming Co., West Virginia1
1930Dwelling 186, District 4, Marsh Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia2

Family 1

Blanche Marie VanGundy b. February 15, 1914, d. December 16, 2006
Marriage*James Noel Wills married Blanche Marie VanGundy on February 23, 1935 at Edwight, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.3 
Divorce* James Noel Wills and Blanche Marie VanGundy were divorced before 1944.7 
Child
  • Patsy Lou Wills8,6

Family 2

Ruth Ella Gray b. December 1, 1916
Marriage*James Noel Wills married Ruth Ella Gray on February 1, 1944 at Montcoal, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.4 
Child
  • Brenda Wills6

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 Wills-Gundy marriage record.
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Wills-Gray marriage record.
  5. [S6754] Wills Family Cemetery, Raleigh Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  6. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the James Noel Wills obituary in the Sep 18, 1968 edition.
  7. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Blanche M. Mace obituary in the Dec 20, 2006 edition.
  8. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Reid-Wills marriage record.

Richard Darrell Wills1,2,3

M, b. July 26, 1915, d. October 15, 1986
FatherJoseph Wills1,2,4,5,6 b. August 5, 1885, d. July, 1981
MotherCassie May Kincaid1,2,4,5,6 b. May 5, 1890, d. May, 1980
     His Social Security Number was 235-10-3163.7 Richard Darrell Wills was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.3 He married Daisy Leon Cook.8,3 Richard Darrell Wills was born on July 26, 1915 at West Virginia.1,7 He died on October 15, 1986 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 71.7,3 He Richard Darrell Wills, 71, of Box, 89, Arnett, Raleigh County, died Oct. 15, 1986, in a Beckley hospital after a long illness. Surviving: wife, Daisy Cook Wills; sister, Sylvia Bradford of Edwight. Service will be 1 p.m. Saturday in Melton Mortuary, Beckley, with the Rev. Wade Webb officiating. Burial will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Prosperity. on October 17, 1986.3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 15, District 151, Clear Fork, Wyoming Co., West Virginia1
1930Dwelling 186, District 4, Marsh Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia2
1940Dwelling 281, District 41-4, Marsh Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia4

Occupation

1940Coal miner4

Family

Daisy Leon Cook b. June 6, 1920, d. March 6, 2006
Marriage*Richard Darrell Wills married Daisy Leon Cook.8,3 

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. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Richard Darrell Wills obituary in the Oct 17, 1986 edition.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the James Noel Wills obituary in the Sep 18, 1968 edition.
  6. [S2040] Gazette-Mail, From the Troy Tennis Wills obituary in the May 5, 1974 edition.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S798] Register Herald, From the Daisy Leon Wills obituary in the Mar 8, 2006 edition.

Sylvia Ann Wills1,2,3

F, b. April 20, 1918, d. August 19, 2009
FatherJoseph Wills1,2,4,5,6 b. August 5, 1885, d. July, 1981
MotherCassie May Kincaid1,2,4,5,6 b. May 5, 1890, d. May, 1980
     Sylvia Ann Wills was buried at Miller Cemetery, Rock Creek, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.3 She was born on April 20, 1918 at West Virginia.1,7,3 As of circa 1937,her married name was Bradford.8 She married Charles Wood Bradford circa 1937.8 Sylvia Ann Wills died on August 19, 2009 at West Virginia at age 91.7,3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 15, District 151, Clear Fork, Wyoming Co., West Virginia1
1930Dwelling 186, District 4, Marsh Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia2
1940Dwelling 281, District 41-4, Marsh Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia4

Family

Charles Wood Bradford b. June 25, 1918, d. July 28, 2006
Marriage*Sylvia Ann Wills married Charles Wood Bradford circa 1937.8 
Children
  • Charles T. Bradford8
  • Richard A. Bradford8

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. [S6767] Miller Cemetery, Raleigh Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the James Noel Wills obituary in the Sep 18, 1968 edition.
  6. [S2040] Gazette-Mail, From the Troy Tennis Wills obituary in the May 5, 1974 edition.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Charles W. Bradford obitaury in an unknown edition.

Troy Tennis Wills1,2,3,4,5

M, b. November 27, 1920, d. May 3, 1974
FatherJoseph Wills1,6,7,2,4 b. August 5, 1885, d. July, 1981
MotherCassie May Kincaid1,6,7,2,4 b. May 5, 1890, d. May, 1980
     Troy Tennis Wills was buried at Troy Wills Family Cemetery, Dameron, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.2 His Social Security Number was 234-20-4357.8 He was born on November 27, 1920 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,8 He married Ulla Katrina Pettry, daughter of Golden Manassas Pettry and Jessie "Jess" Wills, on February 27, 1945 at Lawrence Co., Ohio.2,4,5 Troy Tennis Wills died on May 3, 1974 at Beaver Dam, Ohio Co., Kentucky, at age 53.8,2,3 He WILLS, Troy Tennis - Servioe will be 2 p.m. Monday in Arnett Chapel, Arnett, wlth the Rev. Wade Webb officiating. Burial will be in Troy Wills Family Cemetery, Dameron. Mr. Wills, 53, of Beaver Dam, Ky., formerly of Arnett, Raleigh County, was killed Friday while be was checking a transformer at Peabody No. 4. Mine, Beaver Dam, Ky. He was a veteran of World War II, a former employe of the Armco Steel Mimes, Montcoal and a former inspector for the Bueau of Mines. Surviving: wife, Katrina Pettry Wills; son, Arthur Troy of Reedsville; parents, Joseph and Cassie Kincaid Wills of Rt. 1, Beckley; brother, Richard of Arnett; sister, Mrs. Sylvia Bradford of Edwright. The body will be taken from the Armstrong Funeral Home, Whitesville, to the home of Golden Pettry, Arnett, at 5 p.m. today. on May 5, 1974.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 186, District 4, Marsh Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 281, District 41-4, Marsh Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia6

Family

Ulla Katrina Pettry b. January 9, 1926, d. July 4, 2008
Marriage*Troy Tennis Wills married Ulla Katrina Pettry, daughter of Golden Manassas Pettry and Jessie "Jess" Wills, on February 27, 1945 at Lawrence Co., Ohio.2,4,5 
Child
  • Arthur Troy Wills2,5

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S2040] Gazette-Mail, From the Troy Tennis Wills obituary in the May 5, 1974 edition.
  3. [S1324] Health Data Branch, Divisision of Epidemiology and Health Planning Commonwealth of Kentucky, Kentucky Death Index, 1911-2000.
  4. [S5940] Salt Lake City, UT FamilySearch, Ohio, County Marriages, 1774-1993.
  5. [S798] Register Herald, From the Ulla Katrina Wills obituary in the Jul 6, 2008 edition.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the James Noel Wills obituary in the Sep 18, 1968 edition.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.