Bessie Elizabeth Foster1,2,3,4

F, b. November 10, 1908, d. February 21, 1991
FatherJohn Cleveland Foster1,3,4 b. October 9, 1884, d. circa 1916
MotherVictoria Martin1,2,3,4,5 b. May 12, 1887, d. January 6, 1950
     Her Social Security Number was 234-98-2805.6 Bessie Elizabeth Foster was buried at Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.7 She was born on November 10, 1908 at Dempsey, Fayette Co., West Virginia.6,4,3 As of May 19, 1928,her married name was Kitchen.8 She married Flem Kitchen on May 19, 1928 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.8 Bessie Elizabeth Foster died on February 21, 1991 at El Paso Co., Texas, at age 82.6,9

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 Virginia10
1940Dwelling 23, District 10-5, Falls, Fayette Co., West Virginia11

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.8 
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 Nannie L. Townsend obituary in the Dec 15, 1984 edition.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S4073] Cunningham Memorial Park, Kanawha Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  8. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Kitchen-Foster marriage record.
  9. [S585] Texas Department of Health. State Vital Statistics Unit, Texas Death Index, 1903-2000.
  10. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S2878] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969.

Donald Paul Ramsey1,2,3,4

M, b. April 6, 1894, d. January 9, 1978
     His Social Security Number was 276-14-4559.5 Donald Paul Ramsey was born on April 6, 1894 at Handley, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.2,3,5,6 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, 1930.7 Donald Paul Ramsey died on January 9, 1978 at Urbana, Champaign Co., Ohio, at age 83.4,6

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, 1930.7 

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. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  7. [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 at 2 p.m. today in the Dodd-Payne Funeral Chapel in Fayetteville with the Rev. J. H. Carson and Rev. C. S. Thompson in charge. 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

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. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  12. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  13. [S1339] Putnam Post, From the Hattie Foster Paxton obituary in the Feb 3, 2000 edition.
  14. [S2734] State Journal-Register, From the Rebecca Jordan obituary in the Jun 21, 2006 edition.
  15. [S1854] News-Gazette, The, From the Lelia A. Bryant obituary in the Dec 15, 2004 edition.
  16. [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 WINFIELD - 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. Service will be 1 p.m. Monday at Casdorph-Curry Funeral Home, St. Albans, with the Rev. Robert Pate officiating. 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" Hildebrand1,2,5,7,9 b. November 12, 1878, d. March 7, 1961
MotherVictoria Martin1,2,5,7,8 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.3,4,10 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 Service will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Casdorph-Curry Funeral Home, St. Albans, with the Rev. Robert A. Pate officiating. 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 Virginia11

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.3,4,10 
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. [S2051] Raleigh Register, From the Mike P. Hildebrand obituary in the Mar 9, 1961 edition.
  10. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Earl J. Bowyer obituary in the Mar 11, 1990 edition.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

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 Nannie L. Townsend - The service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday in Paine-Dodd Funeral Home, Fayetteville, W. Va., for Nannie L. Townsend, 73, 223 Main St., Green Camp. Burial will be in Huse Memorial Park, Fayetteville. Friends may call 5-9 tonight at Boyd Funeral Home, Marion, and 10 a.m. to service time Monday at Paine-Dodd Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to American Diabetes Association. 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. [S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.

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. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Harry Lee Myers obituary in the Jul 6, 1959 edition.
  7. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  8. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Ralph Monroe Myers death certificate.
  9. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Myers-Culver 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 b. November 12, 1878, d. March 7, 1961
MotherVictoria Martin1,4,5,7,8 b. May 12, 1887, d. January 6, 1950
     His Social Security Number was 236-24-3510.9 Edward Michael "Pete" Hildebrand was buried at Huse Memorial Park, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.10 He was born on March 23, 1920 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.9,4,11,12 He died on July 26, 2004 at West Virginia at age 84.9,12 He Edward Michael “Pete” Hildebrand, 84, of Winfield died July 26, 2004. Service was held Thursday, July 29, 2004, at Dodd-Payne-Hess Funeral Home, Fayetteville.
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

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. [S1904] Marion Star, The, From the Nannie L. Townsend obituary in the Dec 15, 1984 edition.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S4749] Huse Memorial Park, Fayette Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  11. [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.
  12. [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 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 at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Huse Memorial Park, Fayetteville, with the Rev. Robert O. Morey officiating. 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

Family

Allen Frederick Quinlan b. November 18, 1929, d. October 13, 2008
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.

Rebecca Sephronia Hildebrand1,2,3

F, b. July 31, 1924, d. June 20, 2006
FatherMichael Peter "Mike" Hildebrand4,1,2,5,6,7,8 b. November 12, 1878, d. March 7, 1961
MotherVictoria Martin4,1,2,5,6,9,8 b. May 12, 1887, d. January 6, 1950
     Rebecca Sephronia Hildebrand was buried at Camp Butler National Cemetery, Springfield, Sangamon Co., Illinois.8,10 Her Social Security Number was 234-30-3485.1 She was born on July 31, 1924 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.5,8,10 As of May 1, 1948,her married name was Jordan.3 She married Arthur H. 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 81.1,8,3,10 She ATHENS - 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. Services: 10:30 a.m. Friday, Immanuel Lutheran Church, Athens, the Rev. Richard Becker officiating. 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 H. Jordan b. October 23, 1926, d. February 1, 2012
Marriage*Rebecca Sephronia Hildebrand married Arthur H. 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 Nannie L. Townsend obituary in the Dec 15, 1984 edition.
  10. [S8120] Camp Butler National Cemetery, Sangamon Co., IL, online www.findagrave.com.

Juanita M. Hildebrand1,2

F, b. March 22, 1926, d. July 3, 1988
FatherMichael Peter "Mike" Hildebrand1,2,3,4 b. November 12, 1878, d. March 7, 1961
MotherVictoria Martin1,2,3,5 b. May 12, 1887, d. January 6, 1950
     Juanita M. Hildebrand was buried at Sunset Memorial Gardens, Franklin Furnace, Scioto Co., Ohio.6 Her Social Security Number was 232-32-1420.7 Her married name was Evans.5 Her married name was Garrett.4 She married Unknown Garrett.4 Juanita M. Hildebrand married George Richard Evans.5 Juanita M. Hildebrand was born on March 22, 1926 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.2,7 She died on July 3, 1988 at Upper Sandusky, Wyandot Co., Ohio, at age 62.8

Census Records

1930Dwelling 202, District 6, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 293, District 10-6, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia3

Family 1

George Richard Evans b. October 1, 1905, d. September 18, 1973
Marriage*Juanita M. Hildebrand married George Richard Evans.5 

Family 2

Unknown Garrett
Marriage*Juanita M. Hildebrand married Unknown Garrett.4 

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S2051] Raleigh Register, From the Mike P. Hildebrand obituary in the Mar 9, 1961 edition.
  5. [S1904] Marion Star, The, From the Nannie L. Townsend obituary in the Dec 15, 1984 edition.
  6. [S8121] Sunset Memorial Gardens, Scioto Co., OH, online www.findagrave.com.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [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 b. November 12, 1878, d. March 7, 1961
MotherVictoria Martin1,6,3,4,7,9,5 b. May 12, 1887, d. January 6, 1950
     Her Social Security Number was 232-46-6774.10 Lelia Ann Hildebrand and Charles Ralph Bryant were divorced.11 Lelia Ann Hildebrand was born on November 16, 1927 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.10,6,3,4 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 77.10,6 She ATHENS - Lelia A. Bryant, 77, of Athens died at 9:35 a.m. Tuesday (Dec. 14, 2004) at Memorial Medical Center, Springfield. Funeral services will be at 4 p.m. Friday at Athens Christian Church, 301 S. Main St., Athens. The Rev. Doug Krukewitt will officiate. Visitation will be from 3 to 4 p.m. Friday at the church. Staab Funeral Home, 1109 S. Fifth St., Springfield, is handling arrangements. 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. Memorials may be made to Waggin' Tails Animal Shelter. 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

Family

Charles Ralph Bryant b. April 11, 1915, d. July 3, 1985
Divorce*Lelia Ann Hildebrand and Charles Ralph Bryant were divorced.11 
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. [S1904] Marion Star, The, From the Nannie L. Townsend obituary in the Dec 15, 1984 edition.
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  11. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Charles Ralph Bryant obituary in the Jul 4, 1985 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. Service will be 11 a.m. Monday at Casdorph-Curry Funeral Home, St. Albans, with the Rev. Lee Beard officiating, assisted by Nancy Cruser. 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.

James Earl Bowyer1,2

M, b. August 16, 1937, d. January 1, 2009
FatherEarl James Bowyer1,3,4,2 b. November 13, 1913, d. March 9, 1990
MotherLula Victoria Hildebrand1,3,4,2,5 b. July 18, 1918, d. September 12, 1990
     James Earl Bowyer was buried at Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.1 His Social Security Number was 233-56-1422.6 He married Fay Griffith.1 James Earl Bowyer was born on August 16, 1937 at Beards Fork, Fayette Co., West Virginia.1,6,2 He died on January 1, 2009 at St. Albans, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 71.1,6 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. Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 4, 2009, at Bartlett-Chapman Funeral Home, 409 Sixth Avenue, St. Albans, with the Rev. Jack A.C. Lawrence officiating. Burial will be in Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Online condolences may also be made by visiting www.bartlettchapmanfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to HospiceCare, 1606 Kanawha Blvd, W., Charleston, WV 25302.
on January 3, 2009.1

Census Records

1940Dwelling 36, District 20-6, East Bank, Kanawha Co., West Virginia3

Family

Fay Griffith
Marriage*James Earl Bowyer married 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. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Earl J. Bowyer obituary in the Mar 11, 1990 edition.
  5. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Lula Victoria Hildebrand Bowyer obituary in the Sep 14, 1990 edition.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Charles Ralph Bryant1,2,3

M, b. April 11, 1915, d. July 3, 1985
     His Social Security Number was 234-22-3400.4 Charles Ralph Bryant was buried at Bibb Cemetery, Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.3 He and Lelia Ann Hildebrand were divorced.3 Charles Ralph Bryant was born on April 11, 1915 at Victor, Fayette Co., West Virginia.2,4 He married Lelia Ann Hildebrand, daughter of Michael Peter "Mike" Hildebrand and Victoria Martin, on November 2, 1946 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.5,6,2 Charles Ralph Bryant died on July 3, 1985 at Hilltop, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 70.4,3 He OAK HILL - Charles Ralph Bryant, 70, of Oak Hill, formerly of Fayetteville, died Wednesday in Monarch Manor, Hilltop, after a long illness. He was a retired mechanic and an Army veteran of World War II. He was a Baptist. Surviving: sons, Charles, Michael and John, all of Athens, Ill; daughters, Mrs. Wilma Bryant and Mrs. Karen Boggs, of Springfield, Ill; brothers, Henry of Oak Hill, Lowell of Mount Rainier, Md., Sidney and Roger, both of Fayetteville; five grandchildren. Service will be 11 a.m. Friday in Tyree Funeral Home, Oak Hill, with the Rev. William Skeldon officiating. Burial will be in Bibb Cemetery, Route 1, Oak Hill. on July 4, 1985.3

Family

Lelia Ann Hildebrand b. November 16, 1927, d. December 14, 2004
Divorce*He and Lelia Ann Hildebrand were divorced.3 
Marriage* Charles Ralph Bryant married Lelia Ann Hildebrand, daughter of Michael Peter "Mike" Hildebrand and Victoria Martin, on November 2, 1946 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.5,6,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S2051] Raleigh Register, From the Victoria Hildebrand obituary in the Jan 8, 1950 edition.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Bryant-Hildebrand marriage record.
  3. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Charles Ralph Bryant obituary in the Jul 4, 1985 edition.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S1339] Putnam Post, From the Hattie Foster Paxton obituary in the Feb 3, 2000 edition.
  6. [S2051] Raleigh Register, From the Mike P. Hildebrand obituary in the Mar 9, 1961 edition.
  7. [S1854] News-Gazette, The, From the Lelia A. Bryant obituary in the Dec 15, 2004 edition.

Arthur H. Jordan1,2,3

M, b. October 23, 1926, d. February 1, 2012
     Arthur H. Jordan was buried at Camp Butler National Cemetery, Springfield, Sangamon Co., Illinois.3,2 He was born on October 23, 1926 at Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., Wisconsin.4,3,2 He married Rebecca Sephronia Hildebrand, daughter of Michael Peter "Mike" Hildebrand and Victoria Martin, on May 1, 1948 at Bremerhaven, Germany.5,2 Arthur H. Jordan died on February 1, 2012 at Chatham, Sangamon Co., Illinois, at age 85.4,2,3 He Arthur H. Jordan, age 85, of Chatham, formerly of Athens, passed away on Wednesday, February 1, 2012 at his daughter's residence. He is survived by two daughters, Vicky (husband James) Keith of Effingham and Karen (husband Gregory) Horath of Chatham; four grandchildren, Ian, Hunter, Michael and Wyatt; four sisters, Helen Krivanek, Renata Quillen, Martha Kral, Ruth Pellerino all of Wisconsin; and extended family, Rebecca Hardman of West Virginia, Michael Bryant of Athens, Wilma Bryant of Champaign, Karen Fox of Athens, John Bryant of Athens, and Bruce Bryant of Chatham. He is preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Herman and Albert; and a nephew, Charles Bryant. Arthur was born October 23, 1926 in Milwaukee, WI to Herbert and Renata Jordan. He married Rebecca Hildebrand on May 1, 1948 in Bremerhaven, Germany, where they both were serving in the military. Arthur was preceded in death by his wife Rebecca on June 20, 2006. He retired from Fiat-Allis after 32 years. Arthur was a Master Gardener, and enjoyed traveling, reading, playing piano, singing in choir, and his family. Arthur was a member and past Post Commander for the Athens VFW, a member of the DAV, a Athens school board member, and an editor for the Reporter for Missouri Synod, and was a church a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Sherman. He enlisted in the U.S. Army on September of 1945 and served until July of 1948. He attained rank of Sargent during World War II. Arthur attended a Honor Flight on June of 2011. Arthur attended Concordia Seminary in Springfield. Burial will be held at Camp Butler National Cemetery in Springfield with military rites being accorded. on February 2, 2012.2

Family

Rebecca Sephronia Hildebrand b. July 31, 1924, d. June 20, 2006
Marriage*He married Rebecca Sephronia Hildebrand, daughter of Michael Peter "Mike" Hildebrand and Victoria Martin, on May 1, 1948 at Bremerhaven, Germany.5,2 
Children
  • Vicky Jordan5,2
  • Karen Jordan5,2

Citations

  1. [S2051] Raleigh Register, From the Victoria Hildebrand obituary in the Jan 8, 1950 edition.
  2. [S2734] State Journal-Register, From the Arthur H. Jordan obituary in the Feb 2, 2002 edition.
  3. [S8120] Camp Butler National Cemetery, Sangamon Co., IL, online www.findagrave.com.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S2734] State Journal-Register, From the Rebecca Jordan obituary in the Jun 21, 2006 edition.

Edward Thomas "Ed" Rupe1,2,3

M, b. January 25, 1899, d. December 28, 1957
     Edward Thomas "Ed" Rupe was buried at Huse Memorial Park, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.3,1 He was born on January 25, 1899 at Ohio.3 He married Nannie L. Foster, daughter of John Cleveland Foster and Victoria Martin, on July 3, 1929 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.4,1 Edward Thomas "Ed" Rupe married Nannie L. Foster, daughter of John Cleveland Foster and Victoria Martin, on January 1, 1943 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.4 Edward Thomas "Ed" Rupe died on December 28, 1957 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 58.3,1 He Fayetteville - Edward Thomas Rupe, 58, Ramsey, died Saturday in the Oak Hill hospital after a long illness. He was formerly an employe of the State Road Commission, and the Fayettevllle Municipal Water Works. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Nannie Foster Rupe, and two daughters, Mrs. Paul Diehl, Wyandotte, Mich., and Mrs. George Hawkins, Nevada, O; and four sisters and a brother, all living in Ohio. Four grandchildren also survive. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday in the Dodd Payne Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. J. H. Carson officiating. Burial will be made in the Huse Memorial Park. The body will remain in the mortuary. on December 29, 1957.1

Census Records

1930Dwelling 3, District 12, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia5
1940Dwelling 568, District 10-12, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia2

Occupation

1930Blacksmith shop laborer5
1940Road construction laborer2

Family

Nannie L. Foster b. June 21, 1911, d. December 14, 1984
Marriage*Edward Thomas "Ed" Rupe married Nannie L. Foster, daughter of John Cleveland Foster and Victoria Martin, on July 3, 1929 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.4,1 
Marriage Edward Thomas "Ed" Rupe married Nannie L. Foster, daughter of John Cleveland Foster and Victoria Martin, on January 1, 1943 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Edward Thomas Rupe obituary in the Dec 29, 1957 edition.
  2. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Edward Thomas Rupe death certificate.
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Roop-Foster marriage record.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  7. [S2878] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969.
  8. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Ruth Marie Hawkins obituary.
  9. [S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.

Harry Lee Myers1,2,3,4

M, b. May 7, 1912, d. July 4, 1959
     Harry Lee Myers was buried at Mt. Olive Community Cemetery, Dixie, Fayette Co., West Virginia.3,4 He was born on May 7, 1912 at Vanetta, Fayette Co., West Virginia; His death certificate has a birth year of 1911.1,2,3 He married Ida Isabelle "Isabella" Foster, daughter of John Cleveland Foster and Victoria Martin, on August 10, 1935 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.1 Harry Lee Myers died on July 4, 1959 at Persinger, Nicholas Co., West Virginia, at age 47.3,4 He Persinger - Harry Lee Myers, 48, of Persinger died Saturday morning at his home after a short illness. Surviving are two daughters, Patricia and Joyce, both at home; two sons, Albert of Akron, and Clarence, at home; a half-sister, Mrs. Hazel Roop of Marmet, five half-brothers, Howard Roop of Hawk's Nest, Carl of Brownsville, Bill of Coal Run, Robert of Marmet, and Herbert, addrese unknown. Services will be conducted at 1:30 p.m. today in Mount Olive Community Church near Dixie by Rev. L. Bruce Cooper. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The body was removed from the White Mortuary in Summersville to the residence at 4 p.m. Sunday. on July 6, 1959.4

Census Records

1940Dwelling 666, District 10-4, Falls, Fayette Co., West Virginia5

Occupation

1940Coal miner5

Family

Ida Isabelle "Isabella" Foster b. May 12, 1913, d. November 23, 1950
Marriage*Harry Lee Myers married Ida Isabelle "Isabella" Foster, daughter of John Cleveland Foster and Victoria Martin, on August 10, 1935 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Myers-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. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Harry Lee Myers death certificate.
  4. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Harry Lee Myers obituary in the Jul 6, 1959 edition.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  7. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Ralph Monroe Myers death certificate.
  8. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Myers-Culver marriage record.

Betty Ann Kitchen1,2,3

F, b. February 21, 1929, d. December 15, 1998
FatherFlem Kitchen4,1,2,3 b. September 6, 1904, d. April, 1977
MotherBessie Elizabeth Foster4,1,2,3 b. November 10, 1908, d. February 21, 1991
     Her Social Security Number was 232-32-1925.3 Betty Ann Kitchen was buried at Fort Bliss National Cemetery, 5200 Fred Wilson Road, El Paso, El Paso Co., Texas.5,6,7 Her married name was Beauchat.3 She married Robert Duane Beauchat.3 Betty Ann Kitchen was born on February 21, 1929 at Gamoca, Fayette Co., West Virginia.2,3,6,5 She died on December 15, 1998 at El Paso, El Paso Co., Texas, at age 69.3,5,6,8,7 She Betty Ann Beauchat, 69, of El Paso died Tuesday (Dec. 15, 1998). Funeral will be at 1:30 p.m. today in Highland Presbyterian Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her daughters, Christa S. Beauchat and Jeanmarie Beauchat; and her goddaughter, Julie Ann Layton. She was a homemaker and had lived in El Paso 28 years. on December 17, 1998.7

Census Records

1930Dwelling 294, District 5, Falls, Fayette Co., West Virginia4
1940Dwelling 23, District 10-5, Falls, Fayette Co., West Virginia1

Family

Robert Duane Beauchat b. June 30, 1920, d. November 24, 1993
Marriage*Betty Ann Kitchen married Robert Duane Beauchat.3 
Children
  • Christa Shaune Beauchat9,7,10
  • Jeanmarie Beauchat9,7,10

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S2878] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S6380] Fort Bliss National Cemetery, El Paso Co., TX, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  6. [S1405] National Cemetery Administration, U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006.
  7. [S3414] El Paso Times, From the Betty Ann Beauchat obituary in the Dec 17, 1998 edition.
  8. [S585] Texas Department of Health. State Vital Statistics Unit, Texas Death Index, 1903-2000.
  9. [S3414] El Paso Times, From the Robert D. Beauchat obituary in the Nov 27, 1993 edition.
  10. [S964] Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas Birth Index, 1903-1997.