Charles W. Mills Jr.1

M, b. December, 1873
     Charles W. Mills Jr. was born in December, 1873 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.1,2 He married Elizabeth Terry, daughter of Andrew Jackson "Jack" Terry and Martha Jane Gillenwater, on October 29, 1903 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.1

Census Records

1910Dwelling 2, District 132, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia3

Occupation

1910Farm laborer3

Family

Elizabeth Terry b. April, 1881
Marriage*Charles W. Mills Jr. married Elizabeth Terry, daughter of Andrew Jackson "Jack" Terry and Martha Jane Gillenwater, on October 29, 1903 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.1 

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Mills-Terry marriage record.
  2. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.

Cuba Oval Wiley1,2,3

M, b. March 12, 1917, d. March 12, 2010
     His Social Security Number was 232-28-8415.4 Cuba Oval Wiley was buried at Pineview Cemetery, Orgas, Boone Co., West Virginia.5,3 He was born on March 12, 1917 at Dry Creek, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,4,2,3 He married Esta Pearl Terry, daughter of Richard Samuel "Sam" Terry and Ada May/Mae Lemon, on August 21, 1937 at Naoma, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,6 Cuba Oval Wiley died on March 12, 2010 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 93.4,5,3 He PEYTONA — Cuba O. Wiley of Peytona passed away Friday, March 12, 2010, at the CAMC Memorial Division Hospital, Charleston, after a long illness. Graveside services will noon Tuesday, March 16, in the Pineview Cemetery, Orgas, with Brother Forrest Ramsey officiating and singing. Interment will be in Pineview Cemetery, Orgas. Visitation will be 6 to 9 p.m. today at the Armstrong funeral home, Whitesville. on March 14, 2010.5

Census Records

1940Dwelling 239, District 41-44, Trap Hill, Raleigh Co., West Virginia7

Occupation

1940Mining timber cutter7

Family

Esta Pearl Terry b. July 9, 1913, d. January 15, 1977
Marriage*Cuba Oval Wiley married Esta Pearl Terry, daughter of Richard Samuel "Sam" Terry and Ada May/Mae Lemon, on August 21, 1937 at Naoma, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Wiley-Terry 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. [S4518] Pineview Cemetery, Boone Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S798] Register Herald, From the Cuba O. Wiley obituary in the Mar 14, 2010 edition.
  6. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Esta Pearl Wiley obituary.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Billy Pyatt Wiley death certificate.

Henry Emil Griffith1,2

M, b. September 13, 1898, d. June 15, 1974
     His Social Security Number was 236-01-1328.3 Henry Emil Griffith was buried at Trail Cemetery, Surveyor, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.4 He married Marie Unknown.5,4 Henry Emil Griffith was born on September 13, 1898 at Bolt, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.2,3 He married Ina Lucy Terry, daughter of Franklin Pierce "Frank" Terry and Martha Jane Underwood, on May 19, 1922 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1 Henry Emil Griffith died on June 15, 1974 at Arnett, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 75.3,4 He Arnett - Henry Emil Griffith, 75, of Arnett, Raleigh County, died Saturday at home after an apparent heart attack. He was a World War I veteran and a former employee of the Armco Steel Co. He was a member of the United Mine Workers of America and a trustee and deacon of the Arnett Chapel Community Church. Surviving: wife, Marie; daughters, Mrs. Joann Courtney of Hawaii, Mrs. Gwinn Lehman of Glen White; sons, Marvin Dickens, Jr., of Lakewood, Ohio, Gale Wayne Griffith of Beckley, Steven Michael Griffith at home; brothers, Kelly of Glen Rogers, Payton of Surveyor; sister, Mrs. Hallie Griffith of Michigan; 15 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Service will be 2 p.m. Monday at Atnett Chapel Community Church with the Rev. Wade Webb officiating. Burial will be in Trail Cemetery in Surveyor. on June 16, 1974.4

Census Records

1930Dwelling 257, District 29, Trap Hill, Raleigh Co., West Virginia6
1940Dwelling 193, District 41-3B, Marsh Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia7

Occupation

1930State road laborer6
1940State road laborer7

Family 1

Marie Unknown
Marriage*Henry Emil Griffith married Marie Unknown.5,4 

Family 2

Ina Lucy Terry b. April 25, 1905, d. April 27, 1943
Marriage*Henry Emil Griffith married Ina Lucy Terry, daughter of Franklin Pierce "Frank" Terry and Martha Jane Underwood, on May 19, 1922 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Griffith-Terry 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. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S2040] Gazette-Mail, From the Henry Emil Griffith obituary in the Jun 16, 1974 edition.
  5. [S2051] Raleigh Register, From the Wallace Emil Griffith obituary in the Aug 31, 1951 edition.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Griffith-Pettry marriage record.
  9. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Wallace Emil Griffith death certificate.
  10. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Lehman-Griffith marriage record.

Wallace Emil Griffith1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. May 10, 1923, d. August 30, 1951
FatherHenry Emil Griffith1,2,3,4,7 b. September 13, 1898, d. June 15, 1974
MotherIna Lucy Terry1,2,3,4,7 b. April 25, 1905, d. April 27, 1943
     His Social Security Number was 235-28-5476.3 Wallace Emil Griffith was buried at Trail Cemetery, Surveyor, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.3,5 He was born on May 10, 1923 at Surveyor, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.2,3,4,5,6 He married Gladys Marie Pettry on December 22, 1945 at Naoma, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.2 Wallace Emil Griffith died on August 30, 1951 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 28.3,4,5 He WHITESVILLE - Wallace Emil Griffith, 28, of Arnett, died Thursday after an illness of three months caused by a heart condition. Born at Surveyor May 10, 1923, the son of Emil and Ina Perry (should be Terry) Griffith, he was preceded in death by his mother, April 7, 1943. He is survived by his wife, Gladys; a son, Mitchel; two daughters Paulette Diann and Ginger Delane, all at home; his father and stepmother, Marie, of Arnett; and a sister, Mrs. Gwinn Lehman, of Charles Town. Funeral services will be conducted at the Arnett Chapel at 2 p.m. Saturday with the Rev. Wade Webb and the Rev. Denver Dickens officiating. Burial will follow in the family cemetery at Surveyor. The body will be removed from Armstrong Funeral Home to the residence at 5 p.m. Friday. Pallbearers will be Robert Brown, William Brown, Charles Mankin, Warren Webb, Omer Acord, and Fenlor Murray. on August 31, 1951.4

Census Records

1930Dwelling 257, District 29, Trap Hill, Raleigh Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 193, District 41-3B, Marsh Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia7

Family

Gladys Marie Pettry b. December 11, 1925, d. November 8, 1994
Marriage*Wallace Emil Griffith married Gladys Marie Pettry on December 22, 1945 at Naoma, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.2 
Children
  • Mitchell Griffith4
  • Paulette Diann Griffith4
  • Ginger Delane Griffith4

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Griffith-Pettry marriage record.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Wallace Emil Griffith death certificate.
  4. [S2051] Raleigh Register, From the Wallace Emil Griffith obituary in the Aug 31, 1951 edition.
  5. [S1596] Trail Cemetery, Raleigh Co., WV, online http://www.rootsweb.com/~wvrcbiog/TrailCemetery.htm
  6. [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.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Agnes Gwinn Griffith1,2,3,4

F, b. April 18, 1925, d. December 18, 1991
FatherHenry Emil Griffith1,2,3,5,6 b. September 13, 1898, d. June 15, 1974
MotherIna Lucy Terry1,2,3,5 b. April 25, 1905, d. April 27, 1943
     Agnes Gwinn Griffith was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.4 Her Social Security Number was 278-22-4815.7 She was born on April 18, 1925 at Surveyor, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.3,7 As of July 29, 1949,her married name was Lehman.3 She married Milton Archie Lehman on July 29, 1949 at Crab Orchard, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.3,8 Agnes Gwinn Griffith died on December 18, 1991 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 66.7,4 She Agnes Gwinn Lehman, 66, of Glen White, died Dec. 18, 1991, in a Beckley hospital after a short illness. She was a homemaker and a Baptist. Surviving: husband, Milton Archie Lehman; son, Wallace of Glen White; two grandchildren. Service will be 1 p.m. Friday at Blue Ridge Funeral Home, Prosperity, with the Rev. Kenneth Parent officiating. Burial will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Prosperity. on December 19, 1991.8

Census Records

1930Dwelling 257, District 29, Trap Hill, Raleigh Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 193, District 41-3B, Marsh Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia5

Family

Milton Archie Lehman b. January 19, 1922, d. January 12, 1996
Marriage*Agnes Gwinn Griffith married Milton Archie Lehman on July 29, 1949 at Crab Orchard, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.3,8 
Child

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S2051] Raleigh Register, From the Wallace Emil Griffith obituary in the Aug 31, 1951 edition.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Lehman-Griffith marriage record.
  4. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Agnes Gwinn Lehman obituary in the Dec 19, 1991 edition.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S2040] Gazette-Mail, From the Henry Emil Griffith obituary in the Jun 16, 1974 edition.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Agnes Gwinn Lehman in the Dec 19, 1991 edition.
  9. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Milton Lehman obituary in the Jan 17, 1996 edition.

Alma Isabelle Kincaid1,2

F, b. September 24, 1910, d. April 15, 2000
     Her Social Security Number was 235-64-1808.3 Alma Isabelle Kincaid was buried at Kanawha Valley Memorial Gardens, Glasgow, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.2 She was born on September 24, 1910 at Page, Fayette Co., West Virginia.1,3 As of January 16, 1928,her married name was Terry.1 She married John Walter Terry, son of James B. Terry and Julia Emaline Fletcher, on January 16, 1928 at Page, Fayette Co., West Virginia.1 Alma Isabelle Kincaid died on April 15, 2000 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 89.3,2 She TERRY, Alma Isabelle Kincaid - Service will be 1 p.m. Tuesday at Shrewsbury Church of God with the Rev. Sandy Cook officiating. Burial will be in Kanawha Valley Memorial Gardens, Glasgow. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. today and one hour prior to service Tuesday at the church. Terry, 80, of Cedar Grove died Saturday, April 15, 2000, in CAMC, General Division, after a long illness. Cooke Funeral Home, Cedar Grove, is in charge of arrangements. on April 17, 2000.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 9, District 35, Elkhorn, McDowell Co., West Virginia4
1940Dwelling 32, District 20-4, Cedar Grove, Kanawha Co., West Virginia5

Family

John Walter Terry b. March 8, 1905, d. April 8, 1975
Marriage*Alma Isabelle Kincaid married John Walter Terry, son of James B. Terry and Julia Emaline Fletcher, on January 16, 1928 at Page, Fayette Co., West Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Terry-Kincaid marriage record.
  2. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Alma Isabelle Kincaid Terry obituary in the Apr 17, 2000 edition.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Juanita M. Terry Johnson obituary in the Jun 30, 2006 edition.

Robert Lee Wall1,2,3

M, b. February 11, 1896
     Robert Lee Wall was born on February 11, 1896 at Ingleside, Mercer Co., West Virginia.3 He married Laura C./L. Terry, daughter of James B. Terry and Julia Emaline Fletcher, on March 1, 1911 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.1

Census Records

1920Dwelling 402, District 175, Slab Fork, Wyoming Co., West Virginia4
1930Dwelling 22, District 12, Slab Fork, Wyoming Co., West Virginia5
1940Dwelling 149, District 20-4, Cedar Grove, Kanawha Co., West Virginia6

Occupation

1920Railroad fireman4
1930Steam railroad locomotive engineer5
1940Coal mine loader6

Family

Laura C./L. Terry b. February 11, 1893, d. October, 1980
Marriage*Robert Lee Wall married Laura C./L. Terry, daughter of James B. Terry and Julia Emaline Fletcher, on March 1, 1911 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Wall-Terry marriage record.
  2. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Bettes Andrew Wall obituary in the Jul 27, 1998 edition.
  3. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  8. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Wall-Milam marriage record.
  9. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Wall-Foley marriage record.
  10. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Cook-Wall marriage record.
  11. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.

Hazel Gladys Wall1,2,3,4

F, b. March 3, 1912, d. March 11, 1993
FatherRobert Lee Wall1,3,5 b. February 11, 1896
MotherLaura C./L. Terry1,3,5 b. February 11, 1893, d. October, 1980
     Hazel Gladys Wall was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.4 Her Social Security Number was 283-12-4721.3 She and Jesse Arnold "Jess" Arrington were divorced.6 Hazel Gladys Wall was born on March 3, 1912 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.3 As of October 25, 1927,her married name was Arrington.7 She married Jesse Arnold "Jess" Arrington on October 25, 1927 at Kincaid, Fayette Co., West Virginia.7,8 Hazel Gladys Wall died on March 11, 1993 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 81.3,4 She Hazel Gladys Arrington, 81, of Oak Hill, formerly of Lanark, died March 11, 1993, in an Oak Hill hospital after a short illness. She was a homemaker and attended the Church of God. Surviving: son, Ronald J. of Oak Hill; daughter, Betty L. Stokes of Salem, Va; brothers, Jack Wall of Coal City, Elbert Wall of Bolt, Betice Wall of Helen; sister, Ruby Cook of Oak Hill; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Service will be 1:30 p.m. Sunday at Blue Ridge Funeral Home, Prosperity, with the Rev. Bill Menefee officiating. Burial will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on March 13, 1993.4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 402, District 175, Slab Fork, Wyoming Co., West Virginia5
1930Dwelling 22, District 12, Slab Fork, Wyoming Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 69, District 20-7, Glasgow, Kanawha Co., West Virginia8

Family

Jesse Arnold "Jess" Arrington b. July 9, 1906, d. June 5, 1969
Divorce*Hazel Gladys Wall and Jesse Arnold "Jess" Arrington were divorced.6 
Marriage* Hazel Gladys Wall married Jesse Arnold "Jess" Arrington on October 25, 1927 at Kincaid, Fayette Co., West Virginia.7,8 
Children

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 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. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Hazel Gladys Arrington obituary in the Mar 13, 1993 edition.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S2877] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Deaths Index, 1853-1973.
  7. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Arrington-Wall marriage record.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  10. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Stokes-Arrington marriage record.
  11. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  12. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Elbert Wall1,2,3

M, b. August 7, 1914, d. March 13, 1994
FatherRobert Lee Wall1,4 b. February 11, 1896
MotherLaura C./L. Terry1,4 b. February 11, 1893, d. October, 1980
     His Social Security Number was 235-05-5596.5 Elbert Wall was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.2,3 He married Edna Rachel Miller.6,7,3 Elbert Wall was born on August 7, 1914 at West Virginia.1,5 He died on March 13, 1994 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 79.5,3 He Elbert Wall, 79, of Helen, Raleigh County, died Sunday, March 13, 1994, in a Beckley hospital after a short illness. He was a retired miner from Westmoreland Coal Co. and a member of UMW Local 6105. He was of the Church of God faith. Surviving: wife, Edna Miller Wall; sons, Charles of Milwaukee, Larry of Rhodell, the Rev. David of Bastian, Va; daughters, Janet Sue Green of Bolt, Linda Austin of Rhodell, Mary Hite of Sophia, Julie Bowens of Helen; brothers, Bettes of Helen, Jack of Coal City; sister, Ruby Cook of Oak Hill; 20 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. Service will be 1 p.m. Wednesday at Williams-Blue Ridge Funeral Home, Sophia, with the Rev. Gary Eskins officiating. Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley. on March 15, 1994.3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 402, District 175, Slab Fork, Wyoming Co., West Virginia4
1930Dwelling 22, District 12, Slab Fork, Wyoming Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 68, District 20-7, Glasgow, Kanawha Co., West Virginia6

Occupation

1940Coal mine loader6

Family

Edna Rachel Miller b. January 5, 1922, d. March 17, 2009
Marriage*Elbert Wall married Edna Rachel Miller.6,7,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S2590] Sunset Memorial Park, Raleigh Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=wallace&GSfn=victoria&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=52&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=69824791&CRid=80051&df=all&
  3. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Elbert Wall obituary in the Mar 15, 1994 edition.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S4295] Blue Ridge Funeral Homes, online http://www.blueridgefuneralhome.com, From the Edna Rachel Wall obituary.
  8. [S798] Register Herald, From the Mary Elizabeth Hite obituary in the Sep 16, 2010 edition.
  9. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Green-Wall marriage record.
  10. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Wall-Winters marriage record.

Bettes Andrew Wall1,2,3,4,5

M, b. September 11, 1916, d. July 26, 1998
FatherRobert Lee Wall1,4,6 b. February 11, 1896
MotherLaura C./L. Terry1,4,6 b. February 11, 1893, d. October, 1980
     His Social Security Number was 236-01-2179.7 Bettes Andrew Wall was born on September 11, 1916 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.2,7,5 He married Helen Marie Swaggerty on March 22, 1952 at Crumpler, McDowell Co., West Virginia; Both were divorced at the time of their marriage.2,8 Bettes Andrew Wall died on July 26, 1998 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 81.7,3 He HELEN - Bettes Andrew Wall, 81, of Helen, Raleigh County, died July 26, 1998, in a Beckley hospital after a long illness. Williams-Blue Ridge Funeral Home, Sophia, is in charge of arrangements.
on July 27, 1998.3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 402, District 175, Slab Fork, Wyoming Co., West Virginia6
1930Dwelling 22, District 12, Slab Fork, Wyoming Co., West Virginia1

Family

Helen Marie Swaggerty b. September 4, 1931, d. December 22, 2012
Marriage*Bettes Andrew Wall married Helen Marie Swaggerty on March 22, 1952 at Crumpler, McDowell Co., West Virginia; Both were divorced at the time of their marriage.2,8 
Children
  • Helen Wall8
  • Patty Wall8
  • Carol Wall8
  • Jerry Wall8
  • Johnny Wall8
  • Bettes Lee Wall8
  • Raymond Wall8
  • Nancy Wall8
  • Peggy Wall8

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Wall-Swaggerty marriage record.
  3. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Bettes Andrew Wall obituary in the Jul 27, 1998 edition.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  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. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S798] Register Herald, From the Helen Marie Wall obituary in the Dec 24, 2012 edition.

Joe William Wall1,2,3,4

M, b. February 4, 1919, d. October 28, 1967
FatherRobert Lee Wall1,2,3,5 b. February 11, 1896
MotherLaura C./L. Terry1,2,3,5 b. February 11, 1893, d. October, 1980
     His Social Security Number was 232-12-2630.6 Joe William Wall was born on February 4, 1919 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.2,6 He married Lana Arlene Milam on November 4, 1937 at Itmann, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.2 Joe William Wall and Lana Arlene Milam were divorced in May, 1962 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.3,7 Joe William Wall married Effie McKinney on August 6, 1962 at Rhodell, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.3 Joe William Wall died on October 28, 1967 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 48.4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 402, District 175, Slab Fork, Wyoming Co., West Virginia5
1930Dwelling 22, District 12, Slab Fork, Wyoming Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 69, District 20-7, Glasgow, Kanawha Co., West Virginia8

Occupation

1940Coal miner8

Family 1

Lana Arlene Milam
Marriage*Joe William Wall married Lana Arlene Milam on November 4, 1937 at Itmann, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.2 
Divorce* Joe William Wall and Lana Arlene Milam were divorced in May, 1962 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.3,7 
Children
  • Roger Wall7
  • Sharon Wall7
  • Jimmy Wall7
  • Marlene Wall7
  • Shirley Wall8
  • William Wall8
  • Bobby Joe Wall8
  • Dennis Dayton Wall9 b. April 18, 1944, d. June 24, 1946
  • Richard Mitchell Wall10,7

Family 2

Effie McKinney b. June 20, 1929, d. January 17, 1997
Marriage*Joe William Wall married Effie McKinney on August 6, 1962 at Rhodell, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.3 

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Wall-Milam marriage record.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Wall-Foley marriage record.
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Joe William Wall death record.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Wall divorce announcement in the May 25, 1962 edition.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Dennis Dayton Wall death certificate.
  10. [S2051] Raleigh Register, From the Wall-Montrosse wedding announcement in the Aug 3, 1972 edition.

Jack Wilburn Wall1,2

M, b. February 4, 1919, d. August 25, 1998
FatherRobert Lee Wall1 b. February 11, 1896
MotherLaura C./L. Terry1 b. February 11, 1893, d. October, 1980
     Jack Wilburn Wall was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.2 He married Cletus Altizer.3,2,4 Jack Wilburn Wall was born on February 4, 1919 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.1,5 He died on August 25, 1998 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 79.2 He COAL CITY - Jack Wilburn Wall, 79, of Coal City, Raleigh County, died Aug. 25, 1998, in a Beckley hospital after a short illness. He was a retired miner, an Army veteran and a member of Coal City Church of God and the UMW. Surviving: wife, Cletus Altizer Wall; sons, Tom Wall of Michigan, Eugene Wall of Coal City; daughters, Marie Workman and Carolyn Ogara, both of Coal City, Charlotte Hylton of Oak Hill; sister, Ruby Cook of Oak Hill; 13 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. Service will be 1 p.m. Friday at Williams-Blue Ridge Funeral Home, Sophia, with the Rev. Richard Wilcox and the Rev. Norman Gray officiating. Burial will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Prosperity. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home. on August 27, 1998.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 22, District 12, Slab Fork, Wyoming Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 148, District 20-4, Cedar Grove, Kanawha Co., West Virginia3

Occupation

1940Coal mine loader3

Family

Cletus Altizer b. January 2, 1924, d. October 16, 2012
Marriage*Jack Wilburn Wall married Cletus Altizer.3,2,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Jack Wilburn Wall obituary in the Aug 27, 1998 edition.
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S798] Register Herald, From the Cletus Altizer Wall obituary in the Oct 18, 2012 edition.
  5. [S1235] Ancestry.com, U.S. Public Records Index, Volume 1.
  6. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Workman-Wall marriage record.
  7. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Hylton-Wall marriage record.
  8. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Jasper William Wall death certificate.
  9. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Maroney-Wall marriage record.
  10. [S2877] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Deaths Index, 1853-1973.

Ruby Mildred Wall1,2,3,4

F, b. June 2, 1928, d. February 9, 2008
FatherRobert Lee Wall1,2,5,4 b. February 11, 1896
MotherLaura C./L. Terry1,2,5,4 b. February 11, 1893, d. October, 1980
     Her Social Security Number was 234-44-9064.6 Ruby Mildred Wall was buried at High Lawn Memorial Park, Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.3 She was born on June 2, 1928 at Page, Fayette Co., West Virginia.6,3,4 As of January 21, 1943,her married name was Cook.2 She married Charles Elemuel Cook on January 21, 1943 at Wyoming Co., West Virginia.2,3 Ruby Mildred Wall died on February 9, 2008 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 79.3,6 She KINCAID — Ruby M. Cook, 79, of Kincaid, W.Va., went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Feb. 9, 2008, at Bowers Hospice House, Beckley. She is preceded in death by her husband, Charles E. Cook; and four sons, Charles L. Cook, James F. Cook, Mark C. Cook, and C.E. Cook. Born the daughter of the late Robert and Laura Wall on June 2, 1928, at Page, W.Va. She is survived by one son and five daughters, Nathan P. Cook, Brenda K. Cruikshank, Judith A. Lucas, Betty J. Kelly, Kitty S. Francis, and Tamela C. McClung. She has also left behind a legacy of 23 grandchildren, 42 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. Ruby resided at the home of her daughter, Brenda K. Cruikshank, and spent the last six years of glorious life in devoted service to the Pentecostal Holiness Faith as a member of the Christian Revival Center in Robson, W.Va. Funeral services will be 3 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2008, at High Lawn Funeral Home, with Pastor Dan Smith officiating. She will be laid to rest at High Lawn Memorial Park, Oak Hill. Friends may call one hour prior to the service. Pallbearers will be Mark Lucas, Roy Lee Francis, Matthew and Aaron Cook, Ryan Hylton, and Jason Irvin. Arrangements by High Lawn Funeral Home, Oak Hill. on February 11, 2008.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 22, District 12, Slab Fork, Wyoming Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 149, District 20-4, Cedar Grove, Kanawha Co., West Virginia5

Family

Charles Elemuel Cook b. December 15, 1919, d. May 30, 1983
Marriage*Ruby Mildred Wall married Charles Elemuel Cook on January 21, 1943 at Wyoming Co., West Virginia.2,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Cook-Wall marriage record.
  3. [S798] Register Herald, From the Ruby M. Cook obituary in the Feb 11, 2008 edition.
  4. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S2051] Raleigh Register, From the Mark Cook obituary in the Jul 21, 1975 obituary.
  8. [S798] Register Herald, From the Charles Luther Cook obituary in the Aug 5, 2004 edition.
  9. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  10. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  11. [S798] Register Herald, From the Charles Luther Cook obituary in the Aug 5, 2004 obituary.
  12. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the C. E. Cook obituary in the Oct 25, 1990 edition.

Helen Marie Swaggerty1,2

F, b. September 4, 1931, d. December 22, 2012
     Helen Marie Swaggerty was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.2 She was born on September 4, 1931 at Arista, Mercer Co., West Virginia.3,2 As of March 22, 1952,her married name was Wall.1 She married Bettes Andrew Wall, son of Robert Lee Wall and Laura C./L. Terry, on March 22, 1952 at Crumpler, McDowell Co., West Virginia; Both were divorced at the time of their marriage.1,2 Helen Marie Swaggerty died on December 22, 2012 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 81.3,2 She Loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, Helen Marie Wall, 81, of Crab Orchard, formerly of Helen, went home to be with the Lord on December 22, 2012. Born September 4, 1931, at Arista, WV, she was a daughter of the late Guy and Allie Brown Swaggerty. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Helen loved BINGO, baking, and loved to work; she was a Ward Clerk at both the Mullens Hospital and Raleigh General Hospital. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband, Bettes Wall; three sons, Harold, Tommy and Bobby Wall; sister, Alice Thomas; five brothers, Junior, Calvert, Ralph, Billy, and Cecil Swaggerty; and six grandchildren. Those left to cherish her memory include her daughter, with whom she made her home, Helen Hughes and husband, Denny, of Crab Orchard, daughter, Patty Hughes and husband, Oscar, of Helen, daughter, Carol Cadle and husband, Fred Jr., of Helen, son, Jerry Wall and wife, Shirl, of Bolt, son, Johnny Wall and wife, Shannon, of Lexington, NC, son, Bettes Lee Wall of Oak Hill, son, Raymond Wall and wife, Alice, of Kansas, daughter, Nancy Steverson of Beckley, daughter, Peggy Blankenship of Georgia, and Rhonda Cadle whom she loved like a daughter of Amigo; 37 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and special friends, Freda and Buddy McCall. Services to celebrate the Life of Helen Marie Wall will be held 1 p.m. Monday, December 24, 2012, at Williams-Blue Ridge Funeral Home, Sophia, with Brother Oakey Slate officiating. Helen will be laid to rest at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Beckley. on December 24, 2012.2

Family

Bettes Andrew Wall b. September 11, 1916, d. July 26, 1998
Marriage*She married Bettes Andrew Wall, son of Robert Lee Wall and Laura C./L. Terry, on March 22, 1952 at Crumpler, McDowell Co., West Virginia; Both were divorced at the time of their marriage.1,2 
Children
  • Helen Wall2
  • Patty Wall2
  • Carol Wall2
  • Jerry Wall2
  • Johnny Wall2
  • Bettes Lee Wall2
  • Raymond Wall2
  • Nancy Wall2
  • Peggy Wall2

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Wall-Swaggerty marriage record.
  2. [S798] Register Herald, From the Helen Marie Wall obituary in the Dec 24, 2012 edition.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.