Elizabeth Palmatier1

F, b. June 26, 1903, d. August 20, 1972
     Elizabeth Palmatier was buried at Masonville Cemetery, Masonville, Delaware Co., New York.2 Her Social Security Number was 094-03-3634.3 She was born on June 26, 1903.3 As of February 18, 1943,her married name was Bowen.4 She married Vinton Edward "Pete" Bowen, son of William Francis Bowen and Dora Myrtle Conner, on February 18, 1943 at Lanesboro, Susquehanna Co., Pennsylvania.1,4 Elizabeth Palmatier died on August 20, 1972 at Afton, Chenango Co., New York, at age 69.1

Family

Vinton Edward "Pete" Bowen b. November 1, 1909, d. May 13, 1983
Marriage*She married Vinton Edward "Pete" Bowen, son of William Francis Bowen and Dora Myrtle Conner, on February 18, 1943 at Lanesboro, Susquehanna Co., Pennsylvania.1,4 
Child
  • Shirley Bowen5

Citations

  1. [S1954] Cook Family Tree, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/1516731/person/-1928082895?ssrc=
  2. [S8115] Masonville Cemetery, Delaware Co., NY, online www.findagrave.com.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S6302] Salt Lake City, UT Marriage Records. Pennsylvania Marriages. FamilySearch, Pennsylvania, Marriages, 1852-1968.
  5. [S1953] Intelligencer/Record, From the Ethel Mae Bowen obituary in the Jun 21, 2009 edition.

William Ellis "Bill" Bowen Jr.1,2,3,4

M, b. August 20, 1934, d. July 18, 2010
FatherWilliam Ellis "Bill" Bowen1,5,3,4 b. October 26, 1907, d. September 3, 1978
MotherViolet Elizabeth Clemson1,5,3,4 b. May 13, 1910, d. March 5, 1979
     William Ellis "Bill" Bowen Jr. was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.2 He married Martina "Tina" Jacob.4 William Ellis "Bill" Bowen Jr. was born on August 20, 1934 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.6,3,4 He married Geraldine Cecil on March 11, 1961 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.3 William Ellis "Bill" Bowen Jr. died on July 18, 2010 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 75.6,4 He PRINCETON - William Ellis "Bill" Bowen, Jr., 75, of 107 Grape Street in Princeton, died Sunday, July 18, 2010 at his residence after a courageous battle with cancer for the past four years. Born August 20, 1934 in Princeton, he was the son of the late William Ellis Bowen, Sr. and Violet Clemson Bowen. He was a 1952 graduate of Princeton High School and was a United States Marine Corp veteran. He was retired from the Princeton Moose Lodge with over twenty years service. Bill was a member of the Princeton Elks Lodge #1459 and Princeton Moose Lodge #1521. In addition to his parents, one granddaughter, Michelle Fagan preceded him in death. Survivors include his wife, Martina "Tina" Jacob Bowen of Princeton; four daughters, Brenda B. Tolley of Lynchburg, Va., Kathy D. Herald and husband Randy, Sherry L. Wilcox and husband Kraig, all of Ijamsville, Md., and Nicole M Rose and husband Jerry of Princeton; one son, William E. Bowen, III and wife Lisa of Lehigh Acres, Fla; six grandchildren, Randy Herald, Jr. and wife Tracy, Debbie H. Butcher and husband Ed, Cody A. Wilcox, William E. Bowen, IV and wife Mandy, Harley Rose and Santana Rose; seven great-grandchildren, Ryan Butcher, Kyle Butcher, Kailee Herald, Alyssa Bowen, Ally Butcher, Joey Bowen and Mady Butcher; two brothers, David A. Bowen and wife Julia and James A. Bowen and wife Anna, all of Princeton; four nephews; and one niece. In keeping with Bill's wishes, his body has been cremated. A celebration of life will be held from 12:00 noon until 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 14, 2010 at the Bowen residence in Princeton. on July 21, 2101.4

Census Records

1940Dwelling 378, District 28-34, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia5

Family 1

Martina "Tina" Jacob
Marriage*William Ellis "Bill" Bowen Jr. married Martina "Tina" Jacob.4 

Family 2

Children
  • Kathy D. Bowen4
  • Sherry L. Bowen4
  • Nicole M. Bowen4
  • William Ellis Bowen III4
  • Brenda Sue Bowen4

Family 3

Geraldine Cecil
Marriage*William Ellis "Bill" Bowen Jr. married Geraldine Cecil on March 11, 1961 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.3 

Citations

  1. [S1954] Cook Family Tree, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/1516731/person/-1928082895?ssrc=
  2. [S2241] Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Mercer Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=conner&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=52&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=52527626&CRid=79747&df=all&
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the William Ellis Bowen, Jr. obituary in the Jul 21, 2010 edition.
  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.

Elizabeth Rose May Bowen1

F, b. June 20, 1945, d. July 20, 1945
FatherGeorge Washington Bowen1 b. February 22, 1912, d. June 9, 1996
MotherErma Alice Asel1 b. February 28, 1909, d. November 7, 1978
     Elizabeth Rose May Bowen was buried at Brown Cemetery, Hardy, Mercer Co., West Virginia.1 She was born on June 20, 1945 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.1 She died on July 20, 1945 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.1

Toby Richard Repass1

M, d. February 7, 2001
FatherJames Repass1
MotherLillian Ardella Bowen1,2 b. August 8, 1920, d. December 8, 1964
     Toby Richard Repass died on February 7, 2001.1

Citations

  1. [S1954] Cook Family Tree, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/1516731/person/-1928082895?ssrc=
  2. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Lillian Ardella Hill obituary in the Dec 11, 1964 edition.

Ruth Mae Bowling1,2

F, b. May 24, 1929, d. December 18, 1988
     Her Social Security Number was 232-38-2417.1 Ruth Mae Bowling was born on May 24, 1929 at Elgood, Mercer Co., West Virginia.1 As of December 6, 1945,her married name was Bowen.2 She married Francis Elmer Bowen, son of William Francis Bowen and Dora Myrtle Conner, on December 6, 1945 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.2 Ruth Mae Bowling died on December 18, 1988 at age 59.1

Family

Francis Elmer Bowen b. May 3, 1925, d. July 31, 1994
Marriage*She married Francis Elmer Bowen, son of William Francis Bowen and Dora Myrtle Conner, on December 6, 1945 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.2 
Children
  • Kenneth Francis Bowen3
  • Archie Philip Bowen Sr.3

Citations

  1. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S3908] Pat's Family Tree, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/34565994/person/18663757859

Gladys Irene Moye1,2

F, b. July 16, 1922, d. September 15, 2003
     Gladys Irene Moye was born on July 16, 1922 at Camp Creek, Mercer Co., West Virginia.1 As of September 3, 1938,her married name was Bowen.2 She married Douglas Eugene Bowen, son of William Francis Bowen and Dora Myrtle Conner, on September 3, 1938 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.2 Gladys Irene Moye and Douglas Eugene Bowen were divorced in 1943.1 Gladys Irene Moye died on September 15, 2003 at Jupiter, Palm Beach Co., Florida, at age 81.1

Family

Douglas Eugene Bowen b. December 28, 1915, d. May 9, 1994
Marriage*She married Douglas Eugene Bowen, son of William Francis Bowen and Dora Myrtle Conner, on September 3, 1938 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.2 
Divorce* Gladys Irene Moye and Douglas Eugene Bowen were divorced in 1943.1 

Citations

  1. [S1954] Cook Family Tree, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/1516731/person/-1928082895?ssrc=
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Leonard Allen "Lenny" Boyd1,2,3

M, b. August 9, 1951, d. October 21, 2014
FatherCharles Leonard Boyd1,3 b. August 2, 1916, d. June 24, 1984
MotherViolet Lorraine Herold1,3 b. September 14, 1931, d. August 12, 1999
     Leonard Allen "Lenny" Boyd Leonard Allen “Lenny” Boyd, 63, of Charleston, passed away at home with his family by his side on October 21, 2014. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Leonard and Lorraine Boyd; his loving wife of 40 years, Karen England Boyd; brother, Stephen A. Harold; and his best companions, Harley and Lucy. He leaves behind his loving son, Jason E. Boyd and Susan Hoffman; brother, Cecil K. Boyd; sister, Pat Nelson; last surviving uncle, Sailor Harold; riding buddy, Darrell Harold; a bunch of loving cousins, nieces and nephews; and his loving dog, Lolly Pop. Lenny was a graduate of DuPont High School class of 1969. He went to work at Kanawha Manufacturing Company where he retired after 40 years. He was a lover of the outdoors and was an avid fisherman. Lenny loved living life to the fullest, his words of advice to everyone was “The main thing is….Don’t get excited.” Due to his wishes, he will be cremated.3 He was born on August 9, 1951 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.4,5 He married Karen L. England circa 1974.2,3 Leonard Allen "Lenny" Boyd died on October 21, 2014 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 63.3

Family

Karen L. England b. May 15, 1953, d. January 31, 2014
Marriage*He married Karen L. England circa 1974.2,3 
Child
  • Jason E. Boyd2,3

Citations

  1. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Violet Lorraine Boyd obituary in the Aug 13, 1999 edition.
  2. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Karen L. England Boyd obituary in the Feb 5, 2014 edition.
  3. [S5231] Stevens & Grass Funeral Home, online http://www.dignitymemorial.com/stevens-grass-funeral-home/en-us/index.page, From the Leonard Allen Boyd obituary.
  4. [S1235] Ancestry.com, U.S. Public Records Index, Volume 1.
  5. [S5464] Unknown compiler, U.S., Cemetery and Funeral Home Collection, 1847-2016.

Dorthea Lee "Dorothy" Holmes1,2,3,4,5

F, b. April 12, 1919, d. December 3, 1994
FatherOtho Oliver Holmes1,2,5,6,7 b. January 17, 1883, d. May 29, 1948
MotherErnestine Alda "Ernie" Bain1,2,5,6,7 b. April 8, 1900, d. January 8, 1977
     Her Social Security Number was 233-20-3612.5 Dorthea Lee "Dorothy" Holmes was born on April 12, 1919 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.5 As of August 6, 1943,her married name was Lowery.3 She married John Lowery on August 6, 1943 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.3 As of September 19, 1945,her married name was Alcon.8 Dorthea Lee "Dorothy" Holmes married John William Alcon on September 19, 1945 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.8 Dorthea Lee "Dorothy" Holmes and John William Alcon were divorced before 1959.4 As of June 6, 1959,her married name was Carver.4 Dorthea Lee "Dorothy" Holmes married John Eli Carver on June 6, 1959 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.4 Dorthea Lee "Dorothy" Holmes died on December 3, 1994 at age 75.5

Census Records

1920Dwelling 19, District 103, Ward 9, Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia1
1930Dwelling 625, District 27, Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia2
1940Dwelling 126, District 20-46, Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia6

Family 1

John Lowery
Marriage*Dorthea Lee "Dorothy" Holmes married John Lowery on August 6, 1943 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.3 

Family 2

John William Alcon b. May 4, 1899, d. November 23, 1987
Marriage*Dorthea Lee "Dorothy" Holmes married John William Alcon on September 19, 1945 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.8 
Divorce* Dorthea Lee "Dorothy" Holmes and John William Alcon were divorced before 1959.4 

Family 3

John Eli Carver b. April 27, 1902, d. January 7, 1970
Marriage*Dorthea Lee "Dorothy" Holmes married John Eli Carver on June 6, 1959 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.4 

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 Lowery-Holmes marriage record.
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Carver-Holmes marriage record.
  5. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Billy Thomas Holmes obituary in the Sep 29, 2002 edition.
  8. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Alcon-Holmes marriage record.

William Thomas "Billy" Holmes1,2

M, b. June 18, 1920, d. September 27, 2002
FatherOtho Oliver Holmes1,3,2 b. January 17, 1883, d. May 29, 1948
MotherErnestine Alda "Ernie" Bain1,3,2 b. April 8, 1900, d. January 8, 1977
     William Thomas "Billy" Holmes was buried at Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.2 He was born on June 18, 1920 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.1 He died on September 27, 2002 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 82.2 He ST. ALBANS - Mr. Billy Thomas Holmes, 82, of St. Albans died Sept. 27, 2002, at Cedar Ridge Nursing Home after a long illness. He was a retired lumber salesman from Moore's Lumber Co., Charleston and a member of Emanuel Baptist Church. Surviving are a son, Thomas F. Holmes of Houston, Texas; stepson, Richard Norris of Hurricane; brothers, Ralph W. Holmes of Nitro, Robert F. Holmes of Baltimore, Md., Keith Melvin Holmes of Charleston; daughter-in-law, Patricia Holmes; grandchildren, Elizabeth Harrison of St. Albans, Debra Martinez of Houston, Texas, Patricia Corteaz of Ontario, Cana p.m. Monday, Septda, and Thomas F. Holmes Jr. of Houston, Texas. Mr. Holmes was predeceased by parents, O.O. Holmes and Ernestine B. Holmes; sisters, Dottie Carver of Marmet, Phyllis Schaeffer of Evanston, Ill. A graveside service will be 10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 30, at Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans, with the Rev. Archie Snedegar officiating. on September 29, 2002.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 625, District 27, Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia1

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Billy Thomas Holmes obituary in the Sep 29, 2002 edition.
  3. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Oscar Oliver Holmes obituary in the May 30, 1948 edition.

John William Alcon1,2

M, b. May 4, 1899, d. November 23, 1987
     John William Alcon was buried at Holly Hill Memorial Gardens, 10201 Bird River Road, Middle River, Baltimore Co., Maryland.2 He was born on May 4, 1899 at North Carolina.2 He married Dorthea Lee "Dorothy" Holmes, daughter of Otho Oliver Holmes and Ernestine Alda "Ernie" Bain, on September 19, 1945 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.1 John William Alcon and Dorthea Lee "Dorothy" Holmes were divorced before 1959.3 John William Alcon died on November 23, 1987 at Maryland at age 88.2

Family

Dorthea Lee "Dorothy" Holmes b. April 12, 1919, d. December 3, 1994
Marriage*He married Dorthea Lee "Dorothy" Holmes, daughter of Otho Oliver Holmes and Ernestine Alda "Ernie" Bain, on September 19, 1945 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.1 
Divorce* John William Alcon and Dorthea Lee "Dorothy" Holmes were divorced before 1959.3 

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Alcon-Holmes marriage record.
  2. [S4821] Holly Hill Memorial Gardens, Baltimore Co., MD, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Carver-Holmes marriage record.

John Eli Carver1,2,3,4

M, b. April 27, 1902, d. January 7, 1970
     John Eli Carver was buried at Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.3 His Social Security Number was 233-10-7574.5 He was born on April 27, 1902 at Plymouth, Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania.2,5 He married Dorthea Lee "Dorothy" Holmes, daughter of Otho Oliver Holmes and Ernestine Alda "Ernie" Bain, on June 6, 1959 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.1 John Eli Carver died on January 7, 1970 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 67.4

Family

Dorthea Lee "Dorothy" Holmes b. April 12, 1919, d. December 3, 1994
Marriage*He married Dorthea Lee "Dorothy" Holmes, daughter of Otho Oliver Holmes and Ernestine Alda "Ernie" Bain, on June 6, 1959 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.1 

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Carver-Holmes 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. [S2877] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Deaths Index, 1853-1973.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Virginia Deenisine Byrd1

F, b. February 16, 1928
     Virginia Deenisine Byrd was born on February 16, 1928 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.1,2 As of November 1, 1947,her married name was Boyd.1 She married Donald Robertson "Jack" Boyd, son of Charles Donald Boyd and Grace Evelyn Paxton, on November 1, 1947 at Quincy, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.1,2,3

Family

Donald Robertson "Jack" Boyd b. September 15, 1925, d. April 18, 2012
Marriage*Virginia Deenisine Byrd married Donald Robertson "Jack" Boyd, son of Charles Donald Boyd and Grace Evelyn Paxton, on November 1, 1947 at Quincy, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.1,2,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Boyd-Byrd marriage record.
  2. [S8181] Independence Cemetery, Jackson Co., WV, online www.findagrave.com.
  3. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Donald R. Boyd obituary in the Apr 20, 2012 edition.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Bonnie May Asbury1,2,3

F, b. August 12, 1923, d. April 7, 1994
     Her Social Security Number was 236-58-5067.3 Bonnie May Asbury was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, South Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.4 She was born on August 12, 1923 at Swandale, Clay Co., West Virginia; The SSDI has a birth date of Jul 12, 1923.2,5,4 As of August 19, 1944,her married name was Burlingame.1 She married Charles William "Bill" Burlingame, son of William Edward Burlingame and Clarice Louise "Clara" Poff, on August 19, 1944 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.1 Bonnie May Asbury and Charles William "Bill" Burlingame were divorced before 1954.6 Bonnie May Asbury died on April 7, 1994 at South Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 70.3,4

Family

Charles William "Bill" Burlingame b. November 11, 1923, d. October 8, 2002
Marriage*She married Charles William "Bill" Burlingame, son of William Edward Burlingame and Clarice Louise "Clara" Poff, on August 19, 1944 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.1 
Divorce* Bonnie May Asbury and Charles William "Bill" Burlingame were divorced before 1954.6 

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Burlingame-Asbury marriage record.
  2. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S5119] Sunset Memorial Park, Kanawha Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Burlingame-Blagg marriage record.