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     Harold Simpkin was born circa 1906 at St. Louis, Missouri.¹ He married Mary M. Wyatt, daughter of Steward Samuel Wyatt Sr. and Nora Bell Hudnall, on August 31, 1946 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.¹

     Shelton Clifton Trail was buried at Rocky Mount Cemetery, Pipestem, Summers Co., West Virginia.^2,3 His Social Security Number was 235-18-9072.⁵ He was born on April 17, 1919 at True, Summers Co., West Virginia; The U.S. Veterans gravesite index has a birth date of Apr 27, 1919.^1,5,2,3 He married Thelma Marie Wyrick, daughter of William Jabe Wyrick and Zipporah Virgie Hall, on September 6, 1948 at Pipestem, Summers Co., West Virginia.^1,3,4 Shelton Clifton Trail died on October 4, 1999 at Pipestem, Summers Co., West Virginia, at age 80.^5,2,3 He PIPESTEM – Shelton Clifton Trail, 80, of the Oruy Meadows Road, passed peacefully with his family surrounding him at his home early Monday morning, Oct. 4, 1999. Born April 27, 1919, in True, he was the son of the late Shelton Watt and Vivian Pearl Lane Trail. Mr. Trail had served with the U.S. Army during World War II having received the American Theater Services Medal, the Asiatic Pacific Theater Medal and the World War II Victory Medal. He was a retired employee for the West Virginia Department of Natural Resources, at Pipestem State Park, having retired in 1981 from the Conservation Division at the park. He was a former lay speaker for the United Methodist Church and an ordained minister, having served several area churches in Summers and Mercer counties. He was preceded in death by his wife, Thelma Marie Wyrick Trail; three sisters, Ora Holbart, Helen Bragg and Ina Holland; and a stepbrother, Sherman Duncan. Survivors include a son, Shelton W. Trail and his wife, Susie Mae, of Pipestem; a grandson, Shelton Matthew Trail of the home; three sisters, Zinna Lilly of Pipestem, Ardith Meadows of Akron, Ohio, and Zelma Jarrard of Dahlonega, Ga; a stepsister, Nancy; and a stepbrother, Junior Duncan of True. Services will be 3 p.m. Wednesday at the Burns-Wornal Chapel of the Memorial Funeral Directory, on the Athens Road, Princeton, with the Rev. Randy Lilly officiating. Burial will follow in the Rocky Mount Cemetery, Pipestem. Friends may call 5 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Military graveside services will be conducted by the Sandy River District, American Legion Post 175 of Bradshaw and the Mercer Council Veterans Council. on October 5, 1999.³

     Michael Edward Gwaltney was buried at Glenwood Memorial Park, Mooresville, Iredell Co., North Carolina.² He was born on March 5, 1948 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,4,6 He married Patricia Lee Hassen on December 8, 1966 at South Carolina.⁶ Michael Edward Gwaltney and Patricia Lee Hassen were divorced on February 27, 1984 at Mecklenburg Co., North Carolina.⁶ Michael Edward Gwaltney married Cathy Marie Wingrove on December 17, 1994 at Rowan Co., North Carolina.^2,3,7 Michael Edward Gwaltney died on September 22, 2007 at Morgantown, Monongalia Co., West Virginia, at age 59.² He Michael Edward Gwaltney, 59, of Key West Lane, passed away on Saturday, September 22, 2007 in Morgantown, W.Va. following complications from a stroke. The son of Hayden (Jim) and Jean Young, Mike was born on March 5, 1948 in Roanoke, Va. When the family relocated to North Carolina, Mike attended Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools, and later developed a keen interest in the trucking industry. Mike spent his entire adult life as a driver and was employed with P.R. Gibson at the time of his death. Mike also loved fishing, listening to country music, and spending time with his family. His unending smile, pleasant demeanor, and positive attitude were always evident, despite any odds. His presence will be sorely missed by his friends, co-workers and his family. In addition to his parents, Mike is survived by his wife of 13 years, Cathy Wingrove Gwaltney; children, Kimberly Connell and Michael Gwaltney, Jr; four grandchildren, Kristen Lawson, Andrew Lawson, Ethan Gwaltney and Evan Gwaltney; stepchildren, Angela Ivey, Sonya Greene, and Eric Greene; stepgrandchildren, Zack, Sabra, Max, Thomas, Ryan and Kyle; brother, Don Young; sister, Patricia Claiborne; sister-in-law, Kathy Rollins; brother-in-law, Paul Claiborne. Also surviving are Mike's grandmother, Edith Young of Roanoke; and many loving nieces and nephews. Burial will follow the service at Glenwood Memorial Park. on September 25, 2007.²

     John Cole was born circa 1744.¹

     Phebe Cole was born circa 1755 at New Jersey.¹ She (an unknown value) on March 9, 1755 at First Presbyterian Church, Morristown, Morris Co., New Jersey.²

     Hannah Cole was born circa 1754 at Morris Co., New Jersey.¹ She Hannah was christened on this date on March 9, 1755 at First Presbyterian Church, Morristown, Morris Co., New Jersey.

     David Cole married Sunnah Taylor.¹ David Cole was born circa 1756 at Morris Co., New Jersey.¹ He David was christened on this date on October 10, 1756 at First Presbyterian Church, Morristown, Morris Co., New Jersey. He died before 1808 at Frederick Co., Virginia.¹

     Daniel Cole was born circa 1758 at Morris Co., New Jersey.¹ He Daniel was christened on this date on October 29, 1758 at First Presbyterian Church, Morristown, Morris Co., New Jersey.²

     Sarah Cole was born circa 1760 at Morris Co., New Jersey.¹ She Sarah was christened on this date on June 22, 1760 at First Presbyterian Church, Morristown, Morris Co., New Jersey.²

     Masey Cole was born circa 1762 at Morris Co., New Jersey.¹ She Masey was christened on this date on June 27, 1762 at First Presbyterian Church, Morristown, Morris Co., New Jersey.²

     Lydia Cole was born circa 1766 at Morris Co., New Jersey.¹ She Lydia was christened on this date on August 31, 1766 at First Presbyterian Church, Morristown, Morris Co., New Jersey.

     Mary Cole Mary was christened on this date on July 22, 1764 at First Presbyterian Church, Morristown, Morris Co., New Jersey.² She was born on July 22, 1764 at Morris Co., New Jersey.¹

     Her married name was Cole.¹ Sussanah Gudger married Joseph Cole Jr., son of Joseph Cole and Sarah Cooper.^1,2 Sussanah Gudger was born circa 1814 at Buncombe Co., North Carolina.¹

     Her married name was Cole.¹ Isabella Wood married John Cole, son of Joseph Cole and Sarah Cooper.¹ Isabella Wood died in 1816.¹

     Martha "Patsy" Cody was buried at Mountaintown Baptist Church Cemetery, Ellijay, Raleigh Co., North Carolina.² She was born on November 4, 1793 at North Carolina.² As of circa 1817,her married name was Cole.¹ She married John Cole, son of Joseph Cole and Sarah Cooper, circa 1817 at Buncombe Co., North Carolina.¹ Martha "Patsy" Cody died on August 13, 1877 at Georgia at age 83.²