Woodrow Wilson Osburn1,2,3

M, b. July 25, 1912, d. March 10, 1992
     His Social Security Number was 233-38-8483.2 Woodrow Wilson Osburn was born on July 25, 1912 at Lavalette, Wayne Co., West Virginia.2 He married Alice M. McVey, daughter of Stephen Ashton "Ash" McVey and Katherine W. "Kate" Marshall, on March 28, 1936 at Huntington, Cabell Co., West Virginia.1,4 Woodrow Wilson Osburn died on March 10, 1992 at Harris Co., Texas, at age 79.2,3

Census Records

1940Dwelling 9, District 50-21, Union, Wayne Co., West Virginia5

Occupation

1940Road engineering work5

Family

Alice M. McVey b. January 10, 1917, d. December 17, 1981
Marriage*Woodrow Wilson Osburn married Alice M. McVey, daughter of Stephen Ashton "Ash" McVey and Katherine W. "Kate" Marshall, on March 28, 1936 at Huntington, Cabell Co., West Virginia.1,4 
Child

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Osburn-McVey marriage record.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S585] Texas Department of Health. State Vital Statistics Unit, Texas Death Index, 1903-2000.
  4. [S3952] Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Mary E. Adkins1

F, b. circa 1905
     Mary E. Adkins was born circa 1905 at Wayne Co., West Virginia.1 As of November 26, 1924,her married name was McVey.1 She married Eugene Steven McVey, son of Stephen Ashton "Ash" McVey and Katherine W. "Kate" Marshall, on November 26, 1924 at Huntington, Cabell Co., West Virginia.1

Census Records

1930Dwelling 103, District 8, Kenova, Wayne Co., West Virginia2
1940Dwelling 39, District 50-21, Union, Wayne Co., West Virginia3

Occupation

1940Restaurant manager3

Family

Eugene Steven McVey b. 1904, d. June 8, 1965
Marriage*Mary E. Adkins married Eugene Steven McVey, son of Stephen Ashton "Ash" McVey and Katherine W. "Kate" Marshall, on November 26, 1924 at Huntington, Cabell Co., West Virginia.1 
Children
  • Lola E. McVey2,3
  • Eugene Frank Stephens/Steven McVey Jr.4,2,3
  • Alberta McVey3

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the McVey-Adkins marriage record.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the McVey-Luster marriage record.

Althea Jean Luster1,2

F, b. November 27, 1928, d. January 3, 1998
     Her married name was Coleman.2 Her Social Security Number was 232-44-5336.2 Althea Jean Luster married Unknown Coleman.2 Althea Jean Luster was born on November 27, 1928 at Barboursville, Cabell Co., West Virginia.1,2 As of December 27, 1947,her married name was McVey.1 She married Eugene Frank Stephens/Steven McVey Jr., son of Eugene Steven McVey and Mary E. Adkins, on December 27, 1947 at Barboursville, Cabell Co., West Virginia.1 Althea Jean Luster died on January 3, 1998 at age 69.2

Family 1

Unknown Coleman
Marriage*She married Unknown Coleman.2 

Family 2

Eugene Frank Stephens/Steven McVey Jr.
Marriage*Althea Jean Luster married Eugene Frank Stephens/Steven McVey Jr., son of Eugene Steven McVey and Mary E. Adkins, on December 27, 1947 at Barboursville, Cabell Co., West Virginia.1 

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the McVey-Luster marriage record.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

June Edna Haynes1,2,3,4

F, b. June 22, 1916, d. September 13, 1973
     Her Social Security Number was 232-70-4979.5 June Edna Haynes was buried at Huse Memorial Park, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.2 She was born on June 22, 1916 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia; Her obituary has a birth date of Jun 21, 1916.1,5,2 As of August 19, 1935,her married name was Martin.1 She married Earl William Martin, son of John Robert Martin and Emma Leola Fox, on August 19, 1935 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.1,2 June Edna Haynes died on September 13, 1973 at Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio, at age 57.2,6 She Mrs. June Haynes Martin, 57, of Oak Hill died Thursday evening in a Columbus, Ohio, hospital. Born June 21, 1916, in Fayette County, she was a daughter of the late John Elmer and Virgie Treadway Haynes. Her husband, Earl W. Martin, preceded her in death. She was a member of Kingdom Hall in Oak Hill. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Thomas (Janet) Puckett of Columbus, Ohio; three brothers, Carlos of Minden and Paul and Kenneth, both of Oak Hill; four sisters, Mrs. Dorothy Neely, Mrs. Margaret Criss and Mrs. Katheleen Bryant, all of Oak Hill, and Mrs. Ruth Nagy of Ashtabula, Ohio, and three grandchildren. Burial will be in Huse Memorial Park at Fayetteville. on September 15, 1973.2

Census Records

1950Dwelling 158, District 10-42, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia7

Family

Earl William Martin b. August 7, 1915, d. June 6, 1961
Marriage*June Edna Haynes married Earl William Martin, son of John Robert Martin and Emma Leola Fox, on August 19, 1935 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.1,2 
Child
  • Janet Carol Martin2,7,4,8

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Martin-Haynes marriage record.
  2. [S1980] Post Herald and Register, From the June Haynes Martin obituary in the Sep 15, 1973 edition.
  3. [S4116] Unknown subject, World Family Tree Vol. 4, Ed. 1.
  4. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S857] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-2018.
  7. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Isaac Jennings Bailes1,2,3,4,5

M, b. February 12, 1917, d. November, 1980
     Isaac Jennings Bailes was buried at Huse Memorial Park, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.6 His Social Security Number was 236-10-8000.7 He was born on February 12, 1917 at Dry Branch, Kanawha Co., West Virginia; The SSDI has a birth year of 1916 in one file and 1917 in the other.7,5,4 He married Ethel Susie Martin, daughter of John Robert Martin and Emma Leola Fox, on May 16, 1938 at Pax, Fayette Co., West Virginia.1,3 Isaac Jennings Bailes died in November, 1980 at age 63.7

Census Records

1940Dwelling 64, District 13-25, Meadow Bluff, Greenbrier Co., West Virginia2
1950Dwelling 242, District 10-34, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia8

Occupation

1940Coal miner2
1950Coal miner8

Family

Ethel Susie Martin b. August 2, 1918, d. October 25, 1990
Marriage*Isaac Jennings Bailes married Ethel Susie Martin, daughter of John Robert Martin and Emma Leola Fox, on May 16, 1938 at Pax, Fayette Co., West Virginia.1,3 
Child

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Bailes-Martin marriage record.
  2. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S2878] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969.
  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. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  6. [S4749] Huse Memorial Park, Fayette Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Ethel Bailes obituary in the Oct 26, 1990 edition.
  10. [S1902] Tyree Funeral Home Inc. Obituary Archive, online http://www.tyreefuneralhome.com/, From the Gary Wayne Bailes, Sr. obituary.

Mary Juanita Mooney1

F, b. March 26, 1921
     Mary Juanita Mooney and Frank Harold Martin II were divorced.2 Mary Juanita Mooney was born on March 26, 1921 at Besoco, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1 As of February 18, 1943,her married name was Martin.1 She married Frank Harold Martin II, son of Frank Harmon Martin and Inez Mae Epperly, on February 18, 1943 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1

Family

Frank Harold Martin II b. September 22, 1922, d. November 10, 1986
Divorce*Mary Juanita Mooney and Frank Harold Martin II were divorced.2 
Marriage* Mary Juanita Mooney married Frank Harold Martin II, son of Frank Harmon Martin and Inez Mae Epperly, on February 18, 1943 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1 

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Martin-Mooney marriage record.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Martin-McGargish marriage record.

Goldie Iris Wriston1,2,3

F, b. October 17, 1916, d. October 5, 1986
     Her Social Security Number was 235-04-4686.4 Goldie Iris Wriston was buried at Huse Memorial Park, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.2 She was born on October 17, 1916 at Dothan, Fayette Co., West Virginia.1,4 As of February 7, 1937,her married name was Martin.1 She married James Franklin "Sonny" Martin, son of James William Martin and Georgia Mae/May Cox, on February 7, 1937 at Mt. Hope, Fayette Co., West Virginia.1 Goldie Iris Wriston died on October 5, 1986 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 69.2 She Mrs. Goldie Wriston Martin, 69, of Fayetteville died Oct. 5, 1986, in Raleigh General Hospital, Beckley, after a short illness. She was a member of Pleasant View Church of the Brethren, Route 1, Fayetteville. Surviving: son, James L. of Charleston; daughters, Mrs. Norma Garten of Fayetteville, Mrs. Donna M. Beigh of Coxs Creek, Ky; brother, Otis Wriston of Fayetteville; sisters, Mrs. Alma Hitchcock of Altamonte Springs, Fla., Mrs. Hazel Bell of Fayetteville; eight grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Burial will be in Huse Memorial Park, Fayetteville. on October 7, 1986.2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 300, District 10-13, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia5
1950Dwelling 127, District 20-120, Loudon, Kanawha Co., West Virginia6

Family

James Franklin "Sonny" Martin b. May 29, 1914, d. July, 1983
Marriage*Goldie Iris Wriston married James Franklin "Sonny" Martin, son of James William Martin and Georgia Mae/May Cox, on February 7, 1937 at Mt. Hope, Fayette Co., West Virginia.1 
Children
  • Norma Angeline/Angelia Martin2,5,7,6
  • James Lee Martin2,7,6
  • Donna M. Martin2,6

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Martin-Wriston marriage record.
  2. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Goldie Wriston Martin obituary in the Oct 7, 1986 edition.
  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. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.

John Henry Crawford1,2

M, b. May 17, 1906, d. January 3, 1976
     John Henry Crawford was buried at I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.3 His Social Security Number was 236-09-9489.4 He was born on May 17, 1906 at Alderson, Greenbrier Co., West Virginia.2,4,3,5 He married Lillian Virginia Martin, daughter of James William Martin and Georgia Mae/May Cox, on December 24, 1933 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.1,6,7,8 John Henry Crawford died on January 3, 1976 at Cambridge, Guernsey Co., Ohio, at age 69.4,9,3,5

Census Records

1940Dwelling 124, District 10-9B, Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia10
1950Dwelling 160, District 10-24, Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia11

Occupation

1940Grocery store manager10
1950Restaurant owner/operator

Family

Lillian Virginia Martin b. May 5, 1906, d. June 14, 1972
Marriage*John Henry Crawford married Lillian Virginia Martin, daughter of James William Martin and Georgia Mae/May Cox, on December 24, 1933 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.1,6,7,8 
Child

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Crawford-Martin marriage record.
  2. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  3. [S3565] The National Archives and Records Administration, U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  6. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Myrtle Martin Hill Moles obituary in the Sep 7, 2003 edition.
  7. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Lillian Virginia Martin Crawford obituary in the Jun 16, 1972 edition.
  8. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Lillian Virginia Crawford death certificate.
  9. [S857] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-2018.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

William Hubert Hill1,2,3,4,5

M, b. October 23, 1907, d. October 31, 1956
     William Hubert Hill was buried at Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens, 5233 Rocky Fork Road, Cross Lanes, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.3 He was born on October 23, 1907 at Summers Co., West Virginia.3,5 He married Myrtle Brooke Martin, daughter of James William Martin and Georgia Mae/May Cox, on August 6, 1934 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,2 William Hubert Hill died on October 31, 1956 at Dunbar, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 49.3,4 He HILL, William Hubert - 49, of 456 20th St., Dunbar, died Wednesday morning at his home. He owned and operated the Crystal Kitchen Restaurant at Spring Hill for the last nine years. He attended the Humphreys Memorial Methodist Church and has been a resident of Dunbar for the last 13 years. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Myrtle Hill, at home; one daughter, Miss Georgia Dell Hill, at home, two sons, David (Buddy) and Hugh, both at home; his mother, Mrs. Cora Dell Hill of Oak Hill; four sisters, Mrs. Lima Dillon of Indian Mills, Mrs. Virginia Maddy of Beckley, and Mrs. Zella Cline and Mrs. Mary Belle Oxley, both of Oak Hill; and three brothers, Henry of West Atlin, Wis., Roy of Lindside, and Norman W. of Dunbar. on November 1, 1956.4

Census Records

1950Dwelling 227, District 20-156, Dunbar, Kanawha Co., West Virginia6

Occupation

1950Cook6

Family

Myrtle Brooke Martin b. April 15, 1911, d. September 6, 2003
Marriage*William Hubert Hill married Myrtle Brooke Martin, daughter of James William Martin and Georgia Mae/May Cox, on August 6, 1934 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,2 
Children
  • David Martin "Bud" Hill2,4,7,6
  • William Hugh Hill2,4,7,6
  • Georgia Dell Hill2,4,6

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Hill-Martin marriage record.
  2. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Myrtle Martin Hill Moles obituary in the Sep 7, 2003 edition.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the William Hubert Hill death certificate.
  4. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the William Hubert Hill obituary in the Nov 1, 1956 edition.
  5. [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.
  6. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.

John Cleveland Foster1,2,3

M, b. October 9, 1884, d. circa 1916
     John Cleveland Foster was born on October 9, 1884 at Fayette Co., West Virginia.1,2,3 He married Victoria Martin, daughter of John William Martin and Mary Elizabeth King, on April 25, 1906 at Dempsey, Fayette Co., West Virginia.1 John Cleveland Foster died circa 1916 at Fayette Co., West Virginia; His wife remarried in 1917 and she was listed as a widow.4

Census Records

1910Dwelling 267, District 9, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia5

Occupation

1910Farmer5

Family

Victoria Martin b. May 12, 1887, d. January 6, 1950
Marriage*John Cleveland Foster married Victoria Martin, daughter of John William Martin and Mary Elizabeth King, on April 25, 1906 at Dempsey, Fayette Co., West Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Foster-Martin marriage record.
  2. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  3. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S7439] Unknown compiler, Kentucky, County Marriage Records, 1783-1965.
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S1904] Marion Star, The, From the Juanita Margaret Evans obituary in the Jul 5, 1988 edition.
  7. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  8. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S1904] Marion Star, The, From the Nannie L. Townsend obituary in the Dec 15, 1984 edition.
  10. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Myers-Foster marriage record.
  11. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Ida Isabelle Myers death certificate.

Hattie Mae Foster1,2,3

F, b. April 13, 1907, d. January 28, 2000
FatherJohn Cleveland Foster1,3,8 b. October 9, 1884, d. circa 1916
MotherVictoria Martin1,2,4,5,3,6,7,8 b. May 12, 1887, d. January 6, 1950
     Her Social Security Number was 233-10-6125.9 Hattie Mae Foster was buried at Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.10 She was born on April 13, 1907 at Dempsey, Fayette Co., West Virginia.2,9,3 As of January 12, 1926,her married name was Ramsey.2 She married Donald Paul Ramsey on January 12, 1926 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.2 Hattie Mae Foster and Donald Paul Ramsey were divorced before April 10, 1930.11 As of March 12, 1936,her married name was Paxton.5 Hattie Mae Foster married Clarence Leavette "Pax" Paxton on March 12, 1936 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.5 Hattie Mae Foster died on January 28, 2000 at Hurricane, Putnam Co., West Virginia, at age 92.9,10 She Hattie Foster Paxton, 93, of Winfield died January 28, 2000, in Putnam General Hospital after a long illness. She was owner and manager of The Stone Age Museum and Rock Shop, Winfield, and a charter member of Teays Valley Presbyterian Church, Scott Depot. Surviving: daughter, Barbara M. Simms of Winfield; sisters, Lelia Ann Bryant and Rebecca S. Jordan, both of Athens, Illinois; brother, Edward M. Hildebrand of Winfield; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. Burial was in Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans. on February 3, 2000.10

Census Records

1910Dwelling 267, District 9, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia1
1920Dwelling 73, District 12, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia4
1940Dwelling 225, District 20-47, Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia12

Occupation

1940Automotive company discount clerk12

Family 1

Donald Paul Ramsey b. April 6, 1894, d. January 9, 1978
Marriage*Hattie Mae Foster married Donald Paul Ramsey on January 12, 1926 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.2 
Divorce* Hattie Mae Foster and Donald Paul Ramsey were divorced before April 10, 1930.11 

Family 2

Clarence Leavette "Pax" Paxton b. August 10, 1911, d. January 4, 1986
Marriage*Hattie Mae Foster married Clarence Leavette "Pax" Paxton on March 12, 1936 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.5 
Child

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 Ramsey-Foster marriage record.
  3. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  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 Paxton-Foster marriage record.
  6. [S2051] Raleigh Register, From the Victoria Hildebrand obituary in the Jan 8, 1950 edition.
  7. [S1904] Marion Star, The, From the Nannie L. Townsend obituary in the Dec 15, 1984 edition.
  8. [S1904] Marion Star, The, From the Juanita Margaret Evans obituary in the Jul 5, 1988 edition.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S1339] Putnam Post, From the Hattie Foster Paxton obituary in the Feb 3, 2000 edition.
  11. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Clarence L. Paxton obituary in the Jan 5, 1986 edition.
  14. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Sims-Paxton marriage record.

Bessie Elizabeth Foster1,2,3,4

F, b. November 10, 1908, d. February 21, 1991
FatherJohn Cleveland Foster1,3,4,5 b. October 9, 1884, d. circa 1916
MotherVictoria Martin1,2,3,4,6,5 b. May 12, 1887, d. January 6, 1950
     Her Social Security Number was 234-98-2805.7 Bessie Elizabeth Foster was buried at Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.8 She was born on November 10, 1908 at Dempsey, Fayette Co., West Virginia.7,4,3 As of May 19, 1928,her married name was Kitchen.9 She married Flem Kitchen on May 19, 1928 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.9 Bessie Elizabeth Foster died on February 21, 1991 at El Paso, El Paso Co., Texas, at age 82.7,10,11 She Bessie E. Kitchen, 81, of El Paso died Thursday (Feb. 21, 1991). Survivors include her daughter, Betty Beauchat. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident. on February 25, 1991.11

Census Records

1910Dwelling 267, District 9, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia1
1920Dwelling 73, District 12, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia2
1930Dwelling 294, District 5, Falls, Fayette Co., West Virginia12
1940Dwelling 23, District 10-5, Falls, Fayette Co., West Virginia13

Family

Flem Kitchen b. September 6, 1904, d. April, 1977
Marriage*Bessie Elizabeth Foster married Flem Kitchen on May 19, 1928 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.9 
Child

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  5. [S1904] Marion Star, The, From the Juanita Margaret Evans obituary in the Jul 5, 1988 edition.
  6. [S1904] Marion Star, The, From the Nannie L. Townsend obituary in the Dec 15, 1984 edition.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S4073] Cunningham Memorial Park, Kanawha Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  9. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Kitchen-Foster marriage record.
  10. [S585] Texas Department of Health. State Vital Statistics Unit, Texas Death Index, 1903-2000.
  11. [S3414] El Paso Times, From the Bessie E. Kitchen obituary in the Feb 25, 1991 edition.
  12. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S2878] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969.

Donald Paul Ramsey1,2,3,4

M, b. April 6, 1894, d. January 9, 1978
     Donald Paul Ramsey was buried at Glen Rest Memorial Estate, 8029 East Main Street, Reynoldsburg, Franklin Co., Ohio.5,6 His Social Security Number was 276-14-4559.7 He was born on April 6, 1894 at Handley, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.2,3,7,8,5,6 He married Hattie Mae Foster, daughter of John Cleveland Foster and Victoria Martin, on January 12, 1926 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.1 Donald Paul Ramsey and Hattie Mae Foster were divorced before April 10, 1930.9 Donald Paul Ramsey died on January 9, 1978 at Urbana, Champaign Co., Ohio, at age 83.4,8,5,6

Family

Hattie Mae Foster b. April 13, 1907, d. January 28, 2000
Marriage*He married Hattie Mae Foster, daughter of John Cleveland Foster and Victoria Martin, on January 12, 1926 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.1 
Divorce* Donald Paul Ramsey and Hattie Mae Foster were divorced before April 10, 1930.9 

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Ramsey-Foster marriage record.
  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. [S857] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-2018.
  5. [S4572] Glen Rest Memorial Estate, Franklin Co., OH, online http://www.findagrave.com
  6. [S3565] The National Archives and Records Administration, U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

Michael Peter "Mike" Hildebrand1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. November 12, 1878, d. March 7, 1961
     Michael Peter "Mike" Hildebrand was buried at Huse Memorial Park, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.6 His Social Security Number was 234-14-4206.5 He was born on November 12, 1878 at Louisville, Jefferson Co., Kentucky.8,5 He married Victoria Martin, daughter of John William Martin and Mary Elizabeth King, on December 12, 1917 at Ashland, Boyd Co., Kentucky.7,9 Michael Peter "Mike" Hildebrand died on March 7, 1961 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 82.4,6 He Funeral services for Mike P. Hildebrand, 82, of Fayetteville were to have been conducted today. Burial was to follow in Huse Memorial Park, Fayetteville. Hildebrand died Tuesday night in the Oak Hill Hospital after a long illness. He was a native of Kentucky and a retired blacksmith. Survivors include three sons, Sylvester of Louisville, Ky., Bernard, stationed with the Navy, and Edward Hildebrand of Fayetteville; 10 daughters, Mrs. Viola Sheridan and Mrs. Rosetta Klein, both of Louisville, Mrs. Lula Bowyer of Saint Albans, Mrs. Mary Quinlan of Fayetteville, Mrs. Rebecca Jordan and Mrs. Lelia Ann Bryant, both of Athens, Ill., Mrs. Juanita Garrett of Wheelersburg, Ohio, Mrs. Hattie Pack Paxton of Scott Depot, Mrs. Bessie Kitchen of Gauley Bridge, and Mrs. Nannie Townsend of Powellton; a sister, Mrs. Lula King of louisville; 20 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. on March 9, 1961.6

Census Records

1920Dwelling 73, District 12, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia2
1930Dwelling 202, District 6, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia3
1940Dwelling 293, District 10-6, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia10
1950Dwelling 68, District 10-16, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia11

Occupation

1920Blacksmith2
1930Blacksmith3

Family

Victoria Martin b. May 12, 1887, d. January 6, 1950
Marriage*Michael Peter "Mike" Hildebrand married Victoria Martin, daughter of John William Martin and Mary Elizabeth King, on December 12, 1917 at Ashland, Boyd Co., Kentucky.7,9 
Children

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Victoria Hildebrand death certificate.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Mike P. Hildebrand death record.
  5. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  6. [S2051] Raleigh Register, From the Mike P. Hildebrand obituary in the Mar 9, 1961 edition.
  7. [S7439] Unknown compiler, Kentucky, County Marriage Records, 1783-1965.
  8. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S2051] Raleigh Register, From the Victoria Hildebrand obituary in the Jan 8, 1950 edition.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  13. [S1904] Marion Star, The, From the Juanita Margaret Evans obituary in the Jul 5, 1988 edition.
  14. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  15. [S1339] Putnam Post, From the Hattie Foster Paxton obituary in the Feb 3, 2000 edition.
  16. [S2734] State Journal-Register, From the Rebecca Jordan obituary in the Jun 21, 2006 edition.
  17. [S1854] News-Gazette, The, From the Lelia A. Bryant obituary in the Dec 15, 2004 edition.
  18. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Bryant-Hildebrand marriage record.

Flem Kitchen1,2,3

M, b. September 6, 1904, d. April, 1977
     Flem Kitchen was buried at Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.3 His Social Security Number was 235-09-8456.4 He was born on September 6, 1904 at Quarrier, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.4,2 He married Bessie Elizabeth Foster, daughter of John Cleveland Foster and Victoria Martin, on May 19, 1928 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.1 Flem Kitchen died in April, 1977 at West Virginia at age 72.4

Census Records

1930Dwelling 294, District 5, Falls, Fayette Co., West Virginia5
1940Dwelling 23, District 10-5, Falls, Fayette Co., West Virginia6

Occupation

1930Coal miner5
1940Coal miner6

Family

Bessie Elizabeth Foster b. November 10, 1908, d. February 21, 1991
Marriage*Flem Kitchen married Bessie Elizabeth Foster, daughter of John Cleveland Foster and Victoria Martin, on May 19, 1928 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.1 
Child

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Kitchen-Foster marriage record.
  2. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  3. [S4073] Cunningham Memorial Park, Kanawha Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  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. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S2878] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969.
  8. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Clarence Leavette "Pax" Paxton1,2,3

M, b. August 10, 1911, d. January 4, 1986
     Clarence Leavette "Pax" Paxton was buried at Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.2 His Social Security Number was 403-09-5975.4 He was born on August 10, 1911 at Holden, Logan Co., West Virginia.4,3 He married Hattie Mae Foster, daughter of John Cleveland Foster and Victoria Martin, on March 12, 1936 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.1 Clarence Leavette "Pax" Paxton died on January 4, 1986 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 74.2 He Clarence L. "Pax'' Paxton, 74, of 2191 Winfield Road, Winfield, Putnam County, died Friday at General Division, CAMC, after a short illness. He was retired from Union Carbide with 36 years' service. He was a charter member of Teays Valley Presbyterian Church. Surviving: wife, Hattie; daughter, Mrs. Barbara Sims of Winfield; sister, Mrs. Ruby Blair of Winfield; three grandchildren; two great-grandsons. Burial will be in Cunningham Memorial Park. on January 5, 1986.2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 225, District 20-47, Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia5

Occupation

1940Chemical company material clerk5

Family

Hattie Mae Foster b. April 13, 1907, d. January 28, 2000
Marriage*Clarence Leavette "Pax" Paxton married Hattie Mae Foster, daughter of John Cleveland Foster and Victoria Martin, on March 12, 1936 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.1 
Child
  • Barbara Mae Paxton6,2,7

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Paxton-Foster marriage record.
  2. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Clarence L. Paxton obituary in the Jan 5, 1986 edition.
  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. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S1339] Putnam Post, From the Hattie Foster Paxton obituary in the Feb 3, 2000 edition.
  7. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Sims-Paxton marriage record.

Lula Victoria Hildebrand1,2,3,4,5,6,7

F, b. July 18, 1918, d. September 12, 1990
FatherMichael Peter "Mike" Hildebrand1,2,5,7,10,9 b. November 12, 1878, d. March 7, 1961
MotherVictoria Martin1,2,5,7,8,9 b. May 12, 1887, d. January 6, 1950
     Lula Victoria Hildebrand was buried at Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.6 Her Social Security Number was 236-50-3003.5 She was born on July 18, 1918 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.5,7 As of January 14, 1937,her married name was Bowyer.4 She married Earl James Bowyer on January 14, 1937 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.3,4,11 Lula Victoria Hildebrand died on September 12, 1990 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 72.5,6 She Mrs. Lula Victoria Hildebrand Bowyer, 72, of 112 Sixth Ave. N., St. Albans, died Sept. 12, 1990, in Memorial Division, CAMC, after a short illness. He was a member of Chemical City Presbyterian Church and a 50-year resident of Kanawha County. Surviving: son, James of St. Albans; daughter, Rebecca May Hardman of Winfield; granddaughter, Michelle Renee Hardman, whom she raised, of Hurricane; brother, Edward Hildebrand of Winfield; sisters, Hattie Paxton of Winfield, Bessie Kitchen of El Paso, Texas, Rebecca Jordan of Athens, Ill., Leli Ann Bryant of Petersburg, Ill. Burial will be in Cunningham Memorial Park. on September 14, 1990.6

Census Records

1920Dwelling 73, District 12, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia1
1930Dwelling 202, District 6, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia2
1940Dwelling 36, District 20-6, East Bank, Kanawha Co., West Virginia12

Family

Earl James Bowyer b. November 13, 1913, d. March 9, 1990
Marriage*Lula Victoria Hildebrand married Earl James Bowyer on January 14, 1937 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.3,4,11 
Children

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the James E. Bowyer obituary in the Jan 3, 2009 edition.
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Bowyer-Hildebrand marriage record.
  5. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  6. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Lula Victoria Hildebrand Bowyer obituary in the Sep 14, 1990 edition.
  7. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  8. [S1904] Marion Star, The, From the Nannie L. Townsend obituary in the Dec 15, 1984 edition.
  9. [S1904] Marion Star, The, From the Juanita Margaret Evans obituary in the Jul 5, 1988 edition.
  10. [S2051] Raleigh Register, From the Mike P. Hildebrand obituary in the Mar 9, 1961 edition.
  11. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Earl J. Bowyer obituary in the Mar 11, 1990 edition.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S7616] Chapman Funeral Home, Bartlett-Chapman Funeral Home, online www.chapmanfuneralhomes.com, From the Rebecca May Hardman obituary.
  14. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Nannie L. Foster1,2,3,4

F, b. June 21, 1911, d. December 14, 1984
FatherJohn Cleveland Foster1,4 b. October 9, 1884, d. circa 1916
MotherVictoria Martin1,2,4 b. May 12, 1887, d. January 6, 1950
     Her Social Security Number was 233-32-2617.5 Nannie L. Foster was buried at Huse Memorial Park, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.4 Her married name was Townsend.4 She married W. D. Townsend.4 Nannie L. Foster was born on June 21, 1911 at Fayette Co., West Virginia.1,2,5,4 As of July 3, 1929,her married name was Rupe.2,6 She married Edward Thomas "Ed" Rupe on July 3, 1929 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.2,3 Nannie L. Foster married Edward Thomas "Ed" Rupe on January 1, 1943 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.2 Nannie L. Foster died on December 14, 1984 at Marion, Marion Co., Ohio, at age 73.7,4 She The service will be conducted Monday for Nannie L. Townsend, 73, 223 Main St., Green Camp. Burial will be in Huse Memorial Park, Fayetteville. Mrs. Townsend died at 4 a.m. Friday in Marion General Hospital. She was in failing health four years. Born June 21, 1911, she was a daughter of Cleveland and Victoria Martin Foster. Her husband, W. D. Townsend, died in 1962, in Hugheston, W. Va. The homemaker was a Marion County resident 10 years, coming here from West Virginia. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. George (Ruth) Hawkins and Miss Margaret Rupe, both Green Camp; a half brother, Edward Hildebrand, Fayetteville; three sisters, Hattie Paxton, Winfield, W. Va., Lula Bowyer, Saint Albens, W. Va., and Bessie Kitchen, El Paso, Texas; four half sisters, Mary Quinlan, Winfield, Rebecca Jordan and Leilan Bryant, both Athens, Ill., and Juanita Evans, Marion; eight grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Three sons, a daughter and a sister are deceased. on December 15, 1984.4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 73, District 12, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia1
1930Dwelling 3, District 12, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia8
1940Dwelling 568, District 10-12, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia6

Family 1

W. D. Townsend d. 1962
Marriage*Nannie L. Foster married W. D. Townsend.4 

Family 2

Edward Thomas "Ed" Rupe b. January 25, 1899, d. December 28, 1957
Marriage*Nannie L. Foster married Edward Thomas "Ed" Rupe on July 3, 1929 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.2,3 
Marriage Nannie L. Foster married Edward Thomas "Ed" Rupe on January 1, 1943 at Charleston, Kanawha 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 Roop-Foster marriage record.
  3. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Edward Thomas Rupe obituary in the Dec 29, 1957 edition.
  4. [S1904] Marion Star, The, From the Nannie L. Townsend obituary in the Dec 15, 1984 edition.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S857] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-2018.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  10. [S2878] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969.
  11. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Ruth Marie Hawkins obituary.
  12. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Turley-Rupe marriage record.
  13. [S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.
  14. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.

Ida Isabelle "Isabella" Foster1,2,3

F, b. May 12, 1913, d. November 23, 1950
FatherJohn Cleveland Foster1,4,3 b. October 9, 1884, d. circa 1916
MotherVictoria Martin1,2,4,3 b. May 12, 1887, d. January 6, 1950
     Ida Isabelle "Isabella" Foster was buried at Wiseman Cemetery, Mount Olive, Fayette Co., West Virginia.3 She was born on May 12, 1913 at Herberton, Fayette Co., West Virginia.4,3 As of August 10, 1935,her married name was Myers.4 She married Harry Lee Myers on August 10, 1935 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.4 Ida Isabelle "Isabella" Foster died on November 23, 1950 at Marting, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 37.3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 73, District 12, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia1
1930Dwelling 202, District 6, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia2
1940Dwelling 666, District 10-4, Falls, Fayette Co., West Virginia5

Family

Harry Lee Myers b. May 7, 1912, d. July 4, 1959
Marriage*Ida Isabelle "Isabella" Foster married Harry Lee Myers on August 10, 1935 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Ida Isabelle Myers death certificate.
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Myers-Foster marriage record.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  7. [S12999] Waters Funeral Chapel, online www.watersfuneralchapel.com, From the Albert Lee Myers obituary.
  8. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Myers-Ward marriage record.
  9. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Ralph Monroe Myers death certificate.
  10. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Myers-Culver marriage record.
  11. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Harry Lee Myers obituary in the Jul 6, 1959 edition.
  12. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the King-Myers marriage record.

Edward Michael "Pete" Hildebrand1,2,3

M, b. March 23, 1920, d. July 26, 2004
FatherMichael Peter "Mike" Hildebrand1,4,5,6,7,8,9 b. November 12, 1878, d. March 7, 1961
MotherVictoria Martin1,4,5,7,10,9 b. May 12, 1887, d. January 6, 1950
     His Social Security Number was 236-24-3510.11 Edward Michael "Pete" Hildebrand was buried at Huse Memorial Park, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.12,13 He was born on March 23, 1920 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.11,4,14,15,13 He died on July 26, 2004 at West Virginia at age 84.11,15,13 He Edward Michael “Pete” Hildebrand, 84, of Winfield died July 26, 2004. on August 25, 2004.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 202, District 6, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 293, District 10-6, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia5
1950Dwelling 68, District 10-16, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia8

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1339] Putnam Post, From the Hattie Foster Paxton obituary in the Feb 3, 2000 edition.
  3. [S1339] Putnam Post, From the Edward Michael Hildebrand obituary in the Aug 25, 2004 edition.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S2051] Raleigh Register, From the Mike P. Hildebrand obituary in the Mar 9, 1961 edition.
  7. [S2051] Raleigh Register, From the Victoria Hildebrand obituary in the Jan 8, 1950 edition.
  8. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S1904] Marion Star, The, From the Juanita Margaret Evans obituary in the Jul 5, 1988 edition.
  10. [S1904] Marion Star, The, From the Nannie L. Townsend obituary in the Dec 15, 1984 edition.
  11. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  12. [S4749] Huse Memorial Park, Fayette Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  13. [S1405] National Cemetery Administration, U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006.
  14. [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.
  15. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.

Mary Virginia Hildebrand1,2,3

F, b. November 20, 1921, d. April 22, 1985
FatherMichael Peter "Mike" Hildebrand1,2,4,5,3 b. November 12, 1878, d. March 7, 1961
MotherVictoria Martin1,2,4,6,3 b. May 12, 1887, d. January 6, 1950
     Mary Virginia Hildebrand was buried at Huse Memorial Park, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.7 Her Social Security Number was 236-24-3511.8 She and Allen Frederick Quinlan were divorced.7 Mary Virginia Hildebrand was born on November 20, 1921 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia; The SSDI has a birth date of Nov 15, 1922.2,8 As of June 20, 1952,her married name was Quinlan.3 She married Allen Frederick Quinlan on June 20, 1952 at Fishersville, Augusta Co., Virginia.3 Mary Virginia Hildebrand died on April 22, 1985 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 63.8,7 She Mrs. Mary V. Quinlan, 62, of 1834 Winfield Road, Winfield, died Monday in Memorial Division, CAMC, after a long illness. She was a Protestant. Surviving: brother, Edward M. Hilderbrand of Fayetteville; sisters, Mrs. Hattie M. Paxton of Winfield, Mrs. Bessie E. Kitchen of El Paso, Texas, Mrs. Lula V. Bowyer of St. Albans, Mrs. Rebecca S. Jordan and Mrs. Lelia A. Bryant, both of Athens, Ill., Mrs. Juanita M. Evans of Marion, Ohio. Graveside service will be in Huse Memorial Park, Fayetteville. on April 23, 1985.7

Census Records

1930Dwelling 202, District 6, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 293, District 10-6, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia4
1950Dwelling 68, District 10-16, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia9

Family

Allen Frederick Quinlan b. November 18, 1929, d. October 13, 2008
Divorce*Mary Virginia Hildebrand and Allen Frederick Quinlan were divorced.7 
Marriage* Mary Virginia Hildebrand married Allen Frederick Quinlan on June 20, 1952 at Fishersville, Augusta Co., Virginia.3 

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S2051] Raleigh Register, From the Mike P. Hildebrand obituary in the Mar 9, 1961 edition.
  6. [S1904] Marion Star, The, From the Nannie L. Townsend obituary in the Dec 15, 1984 edition.
  7. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Mary V. Quinlan obituary in the Apr 23, 1985 edition.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Rebecca Sephronia Hildebrand1,2,3

F, b. July 31, 1924, d. June 20, 2006
FatherMichael Peter "Mike" Hildebrand4,1,2,5,6,7,8,9 b. November 12, 1878, d. March 7, 1961
MotherVictoria Martin4,1,2,5,6,10,8,9 b. May 12, 1887, d. January 6, 1950
     Rebecca Sephronia Hildebrand was buried at Camp Butler National Cemetery, Springfield, Sangamon Co., Illinois.8,11 Her Social Security Number was 234-30-3485.1 She was born on July 31, 1924 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.5,8,11 As of May 1, 1948,her married name was Jordan.3 She married Arthur Herman Jordan on May 1, 1948 at Bremerhaven, Germany.8,3 Rebecca Sephronia Hildebrand died on June 20, 2006 at Athens, Menard Co., Illinois, at age 81.1,8,3,11 She Rebecca "Becky" Jordan, 81, of Athens died Tuesday, June 20, 2006, at her home. She was born July 31, 1924, in Fayetteville, W.Va., the daughter of Michael and Victoria Hildebrand. She married Arthur Jordan in Bremerhaven, Germany, in 1948. Mrs. Jordan served in the military as a WAC for four years. She worked at Sangamo Electric Co. for about 13 years and operated a daycare in her home for many years. She was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Athens. Survivors: husband, Arthur; two daughters, Vicky (husband, James) Keith of Effingham and Karen (husband, Gregory) Horath of Springfield; four grandchildren; four nieces; five nephews; and many great-nieces and great-nephews. Burial: Camp Butler National Cemetery. on June 21, 2006.8

Census Records

1930Dwelling 202, District 6, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia4
1940Dwelling 293, District 10-6, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia6

Family

Arthur Herman Jordan b. October 23, 1926, d. February 1, 2012
Marriage*Rebecca Sephronia Hildebrand married Arthur Herman Jordan on May 1, 1948 at Bremerhaven, Germany.8,3 
Children
  • Vicky Jordan8,3
  • Karen Jordan8,3

Citations

  1. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  2. [S1339] Putnam Post, From the Hattie Foster Paxton obituary in the Feb 3, 2000 edition.
  3. [S2734] State Journal-Register, From the Arthur H. Jordan obituary in the Feb 2, 2002 edition.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S2051] Raleigh Register, From the Mike P. Hildebrand obituary in the Mar 9, 1961 edition.
  8. [S2734] State Journal-Register, From the Rebecca Jordan obituary in the Jun 21, 2006 edition.
  9. [S1904] Marion Star, The, From the Juanita Margaret Evans obituary in the Jul 5, 1988 edition.
  10. [S1904] Marion Star, The, From the Nannie L. Townsend obituary in the Dec 15, 1984 edition.
  11. [S8120] Camp Butler National Cemetery, Sangamon Co., IL, online www.findagrave.com.

Juanita Margaret Hildebrand1,2,3

F, b. March 22, 1926, d. July 3, 1988
FatherMichael Peter "Mike" Hildebrand1,2,4,5,6,3 b. November 12, 1878, d. March 7, 1961
MotherVictoria Martin1,2,4,7,3 b. May 12, 1887, d. January 6, 1950
     Juanita Margaret Hildebrand was buried at Sunset Memorial Gardens, Franklin Furnace, Scioto Co., Ohio.8,3 Her Social Security Number was 232-32-1420.9 Her married name was Garrett.5 She married Unknown Garrett.5 Juanita Margaret Hildebrand was born on March 22, 1926 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.2,9,3 As of September 18, 1973,her married name was Evans.3 She married George Richard Evans on September 18, 1973 at Scioto Co., Ohio.7,3 Juanita Margaret Hildebrand died on July 3, 1988 at Upper Sandusky, Wyandot Co., Ohio, at age 62.10,3 She Juanita Margaret Evans, 62, 377 1/2 Park St., died Sunday morning at Fairhaven Home, Upper Sandusky. She was born in Fayetteville, W.Va., March 22, 1926, a daughter of the late Michael and Victoria Martin Hilderbrand. On Sept. 18, 1973, in Scioto County she married George R. Evans, who survives. Coming from Scioto County, the homemaker had lived in Marion for 10 years. Also surviving are a son, George M. Evans, Marion; a brother, Edward Hilderbrand, West Virginia; five sisters, Hattie Paxton and Lula Bowyer, West Virginia, Bessie Kitchen, El Paso, Texas, and Leliann Bryant and Becky Jordan, Illinois. Three sisters preceded her in death. A graveside service will be at Floral Hills Cemetery, Wheelersburg. on July 5, 1988.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 202, District 6, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 293, District 10-6, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia4
1950Dwelling 68, District 10-16, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia6

Family 1

Unknown Garrett
Marriage*Juanita Margaret Hildebrand married Unknown Garrett.5 

Family 2

George Richard Evans b. October 1, 1905, d. September 18, 1973
Marriage*Juanita Margaret Hildebrand married George Richard Evans on September 18, 1973 at Scioto Co., Ohio.7,3 

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  3. [S1904] Marion Star, The, From the Juanita Margaret Evans obituary in the Jul 5, 1988 edition.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S2051] Raleigh Register, From the Mike P. Hildebrand obituary in the Mar 9, 1961 edition.
  6. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S1904] Marion Star, The, From the Nannie L. Townsend obituary in the Dec 15, 1984 edition.
  8. [S8121] Sunset Memorial Gardens, Scioto Co., OH, online www.findagrave.com.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S857] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-2018.

Lelia Ann Hildebrand1,2,3,4,5

F, b. November 16, 1927, d. December 14, 2004
FatherMichael Peter "Mike" Hildebrand1,6,3,4,7,8,5,9,10 b. November 12, 1878, d. March 7, 1961
MotherVictoria Martin1,6,3,4,7,11,5,10 b. May 12, 1887, d. January 6, 1950
     Her Social Security Number was 232-46-6774.12 Lelia Ann Hildebrand and Charles Ralph Bryant were divorced.13 Lelia Ann Hildebrand was born on November 16, 1927 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.12,6,3,4 As of November 2, 1946,her married name was Bryant.5 She married Charles Ralph Bryant on November 2, 1946 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.2,8,5 Lelia Ann Hildebrand died on December 14, 2004 at Springfield, Sangamon Co., Illinois, at age 77.12,6 She Lelia A. Bryant, 77, of Athens died at 9:35 a.m. Tuesday (Dec. 14, 2004) at Memorial Medical Center, Springfield. Ms. Bryant was born Nov. 16, 1927, in Fayetteville, W.Va., a daughter of Michael E. and Victoria Martin Hildebrand. Survivors include two daughters, Wilma L. Bryant of Champaign and Karen Fox of Athens; four sons, Chuck Bryant and John Bryant, both of Athens, Mike "Cobb" Bryant of Springfield and Bruce Bryant of Chatham; a sister, Rebecca Jordan of Athens; 13 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by seven sisters and a brother. Ms. Bryant lived in Athens most of her life and was a nurse's aide at Sunny Acres Nursing Home, retiring in 1990. She enjoyed taking care of her plants. on December 15, 2004.6

Census Records

1930Dwelling 202, District 6, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 293, District 10-6, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia7
1950Dwelling 68, District 10-16, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia9

Family

Charles Ralph Bryant b. April 11, 1915, d. July 3, 1985
Divorce*Lelia Ann Hildebrand and Charles Ralph Bryant were divorced.13 
Marriage* Lelia Ann Hildebrand married Charles Ralph Bryant on November 2, 1946 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.2,8,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1339] Putnam Post, From the Hattie Foster Paxton obituary in the Feb 3, 2000 edition.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  5. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Bryant-Hildebrand marriage record.
  6. [S1854] News-Gazette, The, From the Lelia A. Bryant obituary in the Dec 15, 2004 edition.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S2051] Raleigh Register, From the Mike P. Hildebrand obituary in the Mar 9, 1961 edition.
  9. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S1904] Marion Star, The, From the Juanita Margaret Evans obituary in the Jul 5, 1988 edition.
  11. [S1904] Marion Star, The, From the Nannie L. Townsend obituary in the Dec 15, 1984 edition.
  12. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  13. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Charles Ralph Bryant obituary in the Jul 4, 1985 edition.
  14. [S2734] State Journal-Register, From the John Thomas Bryant obituary in the Feb 20, 2018 edition.

Earl James Bowyer1,2,3,4,5

M, b. November 13, 1913, d. March 9, 1990
     Earl James Bowyer was buried at Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.5 His Social Security Number was 235-01-8384.6 He was born on November 13, 1913 at Carbondale, Fayette Co., West Virginia.6,2,3,4 He married Lula Victoria Hildebrand, daughter of Michael Peter "Mike" Hildebrand and Victoria Martin, on January 14, 1937 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.1,2,5 Earl James Bowyer died on March 9, 1990 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 76.6,5 He Earl J. Bowyer, 76, of Sixth St. N., St. Albans, died Friday, March 9, 1990, in Thomas Memorial Hospital after a long illness. He was retired from the city of St. Albans Water Department with. 27 years' service. He was a member of the Chemical City Presbyterian Church and was a 40-year resident of St. Albans. Surviving: wife, Lula Hildebrand Bowyer; daughter, Mrs. Rebecca Hardman of Winfield; son, James Bowyer of St. Albans; granddaughter, Michelle Hardman of St. Albans, whom he raised; brother, Hurley. Bowyer Sr. of Mount Hope; sisters, Mrs. Pearl Buckley and Mrs. Margie Jones, of Glasgow, Mrs. Elaine Walker of Poca. Burial will be in Cunningham Memorial Park. on March 11, 1990.5

Census Records

1940Dwelling 36, District 20-6, East Bank, Kanawha Co., West Virginia7

Occupation

1940Coal miner7

Family

Lula Victoria Hildebrand b. July 18, 1918, d. September 12, 1990
Marriage*Earl James Bowyer married Lula Victoria Hildebrand, daughter of Michael Peter "Mike" Hildebrand and Victoria Martin, on January 14, 1937 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.1,2,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the James E. Bowyer obituary in the Jan 3, 2009 edition.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Bowyer-Hildebrand 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. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Earl J. Bowyer obituary in the Mar 11, 1990 edition.
  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. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  9. [S7616] Chapman Funeral Home, Bartlett-Chapman Funeral Home, online www.chapmanfuneralhomes.com, From the Rebecca May Hardman obituary.
  10. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

James Earl Bowyer1,2,3

M, b. August 16, 1937, d. January 1, 2009
FatherEarl James Bowyer1,4,5,2,3 b. November 13, 1913, d. March 9, 1990
MotherLula Victoria Hildebrand1,4,5,2,6,3 b. July 18, 1918, d. September 12, 1990
     James Earl Bowyer was buried at Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.1,7 His Social Security Number was 233-56-1422.8 He married Macel Fay Griffith.1 James Earl Bowyer was born on August 16, 1937 at Beards Fork, Fayette Co., West Virginia.1,8,2,7 He died on January 1, 2009 at St. Albans, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 71.1,8,7 He James E. Bowyer, 71, of St. Albans passed away Thursday, Jan. 1, 2009, at his residence. Born Aug. 16, 1937, in Fayetteville, he was the son of the late Earl James and Lula Victoria Hildebrand Bowyer. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Fay Griffith Bowyer and longtime companion, Hannelore Conrow. James was the owner of Bowyer Electronics and enjoyed woodworking. He is survived by his sister, Rebecca Hardman of Winfield; his niece, Michelle Hardman and her husband, Keith Persinger, of Hurricane; his nephew, Terry and his wife, Sherry Griffith, of Winfield; lifelong friends, Chris and Don Robinett of St. Albans; and several great-nieces and great-nephews. Burial will be in Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans. on January 3, 2009.1

Census Records

1940Dwelling 36, District 20-6, East Bank, Kanawha Co., West Virginia4

Family

Macel Fay Griffith b. May 8, 1924, d. March 2, 1995
Marriage*James Earl Bowyer married Macel Fay Griffith.1 

Citations

  1. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the James E. Bowyer obituary in the Jan 3, 2009 edition.
  2. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  3. [S7616] Chapman Funeral Home, Bartlett-Chapman Funeral Home, online www.chapmanfuneralhomes.com, From the Rebecca May Hardman obituary.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Earl J. Bowyer obituary in the Mar 11, 1990 edition.
  6. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Lula Victoria Hildebrand Bowyer obituary in the Sep 14, 1990 edition.
  7. [S4073] Cunningham Memorial Park, Kanawha Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Macel Fay Griffith1,2

F, b. May 8, 1924, d. March 2, 1995
     Her Social Security Number was 234-34-5152.2 Macel Fay Griffith was buried at Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.3 Her married name was Bowyer.1 She married James Earl Bowyer, son of Earl James Bowyer and Lula Victoria Hildebrand.1 Macel Fay Griffith was born on May 8, 1924 at Teays, Putnam Co., West Virginia.3,2 She died on March 2, 1995 at West Virginia at age 70.3,2,4

Family

James Earl Bowyer b. August 16, 1937, d. January 1, 2009
Marriage*She married James Earl Bowyer, son of Earl James Bowyer and Lula Victoria Hildebrand.1 

Citations

  1. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the James E. Bowyer obituary in the Jan 3, 2009 edition.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S4073] Cunningham Memorial Park, Kanawha Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Rebecca May Bowyer1,2,3,4,5,6

F, b. January 23, 1942, d. September 10, 2022
FatherEarl James Bowyer1,2,3,5,6 b. November 13, 1913, d. March 9, 1990
MotherLula Victoria Hildebrand1,2,3,4,5,6 b. July 18, 1918, d. September 12, 1990
     Rebecca May Bowyer Rebecca May Hardman, January 23, 1942 - September 10, 2022. Rebecca May Hardman 80, of Winfield, WV passed away suddenly on September 10, 2022 at her home. She was the daughter of the late Earl James & Lula Hildebrand Bowyer. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her brother, James Earl Bowyer. Becky is survived by her daughter, Michelle Hardman-Persinger (Keith) of Winfield, granddaughter: Kelsey Lucas (Josh) of St. Albans; step grandchildren: Chelsea Weiss (Adam) of Scott Depot and Justin Persinger (Laura) of Hurricane; bonus granddaughter, Jessica Johnson; and great grandchildren: Grayson, Jackson and Hudson. The family would like to thank her friend and special caregiver, Barbara Ray who was always there for Becky when we needed help. A Graveside Service will be at Cunningham Memorial Park, Saint Albans, WV.6 She was buried at Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.6 She was born on January 23, 1942 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.3,6 As of October 23, 1965,her married name was Hardman.5 She married Robert Bruce Hardman on October 23, 1965 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.5 Rebecca May Bowyer died on September 10, 2022 at Winfield, Putnam Co., West Virginia, at age 80.6

Family

Robert Bruce Hardman
Marriage*She married Robert Bruce Hardman on October 23, 1965 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.5 
Child
  • Michelle Renee Hardman1,2,4,6

Citations

  1. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the James E. Bowyer obituary in the Jan 3, 2009 edition.
  2. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Earl J. Bowyer obituary in the Mar 11, 1990 edition.
  3. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  4. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Lula Victoria Hildebrand Bowyer obituary in the Sep 14, 1990 edition.
  5. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  6. [S7616] Chapman Funeral Home, Bartlett-Chapman Funeral Home, online www.chapmanfuneralhomes.com, From the Rebecca May Hardman obituary.