Wilson James Evans1,2,3,4

M, b. June 22, 1892, d. February, 1974
     His Social Security Number was 236-09-6972.5 Wilson James Evans was born on June 22, 1892 at Martin Co., Kentucky; His WWI Draft Registration card has a birth date of Jun 22, 1893 and the SSDI has a date of Jun 22, 1891.2,6,5 He married Mary Ellen Ferris, daughter of Samuel Andrew "Sam" Ferris and Mara Mattie Lee Wilson, on December 21, 1918 at Oppy, Martin Co., Kentucky.1,7 Wilson James Evans died in February, 1974 at Martin Co., Kentucky, at age 81.5

Census Records

1920Dwelling 37, District 84, Long Branch, Martin Co., Kentucky3
1930Dwelling 51, District 5, Emily, Martin Co., Kentucky7
1940Dwelling 190, District 80-6, Martin Co., Kentucky8

Occupation

1920Coal miner3
1930Farmer7
1940Coal miner8

Family

Mary Ellen Ferris b. June, 1900, d. August 16, 1972
Marriage*Wilson James Evans married Mary Ellen Ferris, daughter of Samuel Andrew "Sam" Ferris and Mara Mattie Lee Wilson, on December 21, 1918 at Oppy, Martin Co., Kentucky.1,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1938] Judith Harris, "Sam Ferris in the Schaffer-Conner Family Tree," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Jun 5, 2009.
  2. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S1940] Alan and Rebecca DeBoard Stephens, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/11138487/person/-520045774
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S1323] Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives, Kentucky Birth Index, 1911-1999.

Paul David Evans1,2,3

M, b. October 30, 1919, d. December 18, 1976
FatherWilson James Evans1,4,5 b. June 22, 1892, d. February, 1974
MotherMary Ellen Ferris1,4,2,5 b. June, 1900, d. August 16, 1972
     His Social Security Number was 717-10-2012.6 Paul David Evans was born on October 30, 1919 at Martin Co., Kentucky.2,6 He died on December 18, 1976 at Floyd Co., Kentucky, at age 57.3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 37, District 84, Long Branch, Martin Co., Kentucky1
1930Dwelling 51, District 5, Emily, Martin Co., Kentucky4
1940Dwelling 190, District 80-6, Martin Co., Kentucky5

Occupation

1940Railroad telegraph operator5

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1323] Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives, Kentucky Birth Index, 1911-1999.
  3. [S1324] Health Data Branch, Divisision of Epidemiology and Health Planning Commonwealth of Kentucky, Kentucky Death Index, 1911-2000.
  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. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Hessie Ruth Evans1,2

F, b. July 19, 1921, d. September 21, 1987
FatherWilson James Evans1,3 b. June 22, 1892, d. February, 1974
MotherMary Ellen Ferris1,3 b. June, 1900, d. August 16, 1972
     Hessie Ruth Evans was buried at Obetz Cemetery, Obetz, Franklin Co., Ohio.4 Her Social Security Number was 236-22-2327.5 Her married name was DeBoard.2 Her married name was Toops.6 She married Arthur G. DeBoard.2 Hessie Ruth Evans married John E. Toops.6 Hessie Ruth Evans was born on July 19, 1921 at Naugatuck, Mingo Co., West Virginia.2,5 She died on September 21, 1987 at Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio, at age 66.6

Census Records

1930Dwelling 51, District 5, Emily, Martin Co., Kentucky1
1940Dwelling 190, District 80-6, Martin Co., Kentucky3

Family 1

John E. Toops b. April 6, 1925, d. September 14, 1987
Marriage*Hessie Ruth Evans married John E. Toops.6 

Family 2

Arthur G. DeBoard b. July 29, 1920, d. November 18, 1964
Marriage*Hessie Ruth Evans married Arthur G. DeBoard.2 
Children
  • Gary Roger DeBoard4
  • Arthur Dale DeBoard4

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1940] Alan and Rebecca DeBoard Stephens, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/11138487/person/-520045774
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S3990] Obetz Cemetery, Franklin Co., OH, online http://www.findagrave.com
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S857] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-2018.

Patty Rubell Evans1,2

F, b. July 23, 1923, d. July 26, 1997
FatherWilson James Evans1,3 b. June 22, 1892, d. February, 1974
MotherMary Ellen Ferris1,2,3 b. June, 1900, d. August 16, 1972
     Her Social Security Number was 236-36-2841.4 Patty Rubell Evans was born on July 23, 1923 at Martin Co., Kentucky.2,4 She died on July 26, 1997 at Inez, Martin Co., Kentucky, at age 74.4,5

Census Records

1930Dwelling 51, District 5, Emily, Martin Co., Kentucky1
1940Dwelling 190, District 80-6, Martin Co., Kentucky3

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1323] Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives, Kentucky Birth Index, 1911-1999.
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S1324] Health Data Branch, Divisision of Epidemiology and Health Planning Commonwealth of Kentucky, Kentucky Death Index, 1911-2000.

Willis A. Dotson1,2

M, b. January 9, 1923, d. October 23, 1992
     Willis A. Dotson was buried at Orange Hill Cemetery, Williston, Levy Co., Florida.3 He married Dorsey A. Evans, daughter of Wilson James Evans and Mary Ellen Ferris.2 Willis A. Dotson was born on January 9, 1923 at Pike Co., Kentucky.1,3 He died on October 23, 1992 at Levy Co., Florida, at age 69.1,3

Family

Dorsey A. Evans
Marriage*He married Dorsey A. Evans, daughter of Wilson James Evans and Mary Ellen Ferris.2 

Citations

  1. [S417] Florida Health Department, Florida Death Index,1877-1998.
  2. [S1324] Health Data Branch, Divisision of Epidemiology and Health Planning Commonwealth of Kentucky, Kentucky Death Index, 1911-2000.
  3. [S3991] Orange Hill Cemetery, Levy Co., FL, online http://www.findagrave.com

Herbert Orlando Hensley1,2,3,4,5

M, b. January 5, 1903, d. November 6, 1991
     His Social Security Number was 235-09-8922.6 Herbert Orlando Hensley was buried at John Beane Cemetery, Sissonville, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.3,5 He Herbert O. Hensley, 88, of 106 Rose Hill Drive, Charleston, died Nov. 6, 1991, at home of a long illness. He was a former schoolteacher and miner. He was a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church and a Marine Corps veteran. Surviving: wife, Anna E; daughters, Alice Davis of New York, Mary J. Brooks of Charleston; son, David of Eastern Kentucky; sisters, Barbara Thomas of Lake Butler, Fla., Ruby Whitt of Inez, Ky; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren.4 He was born on January 5, 1903 at Naugatuck, Mingo Co., West Virginia.6,2 He married Anna Elizabeth "Annie" Ferris, daughter of Samuel Andrew "Sam" Ferris and Mara Mattie Lee Wilson, circa 1927.1,7 Herbert Orlando Hensley died on November 6, 1991 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 88.6,4 He Hensley, Herbert O. - Service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Anthony Catholic Church with the Rev. Roy Schuster officiating. Burial will be in John Beane Cemetery, Sissonville. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. today at Bartlett-Burdette-Cox Funeral Home, where a scripture service will be held at 8 p.m. The family suggests donations to St. Anthony Catholic Church. on November 8, 1991.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 53, District 1, Hardee, Mingo Co., West Virginia7
1940Dwelling 189, District 80-6, Magesterial District 4, Martin Co., Kentucky8

Occupation

1930Coal miner7

Family

Anna Elizabeth "Annie" Ferris b. February 22, 1909, d. December 4, 2005
Marriage*Herbert Orlando Hensley married Anna Elizabeth "Annie" Ferris, daughter of Samuel Andrew "Sam" Ferris and Mara Mattie Lee Wilson, circa 1927.1,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Anna Elizabeth Hensley obituary in the Dec 6, 2005 edition.
  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. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Herbert O. Hensley obituary in the Nov 8, 1991 edition.
  4. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Herbert O. Hensley obituary.
  5. [S3919] John Beane Cemetery, Kanawha Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

James David "Dave" Hensley1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. November 29, 1930, d. October 16, 1997
FatherHerbert Orlando Hensley1,2,3,4 b. January 5, 1903, d. November 6, 1991
MotherAnna Elizabeth "Annie" Ferris1,2,3,4 b. February 22, 1909, d. December 4, 2005
     James David "Dave" Hensley was buried at Hensley Family Cemetery (also known as Pack Family Cemetery), Eastern, Floyd Co., Kentucky.5,6 His Social Security Number was 235-44-3076.4 He was born on November 29, 1930 at Naugatuck, Mingo Co., West Virginia.4,5,6 He married Maureen Pack on July 3, 1953.5,7 James David "Dave" Hensley died on October 16, 1997 at Kentucky at age 66.4,5,6

Census Records

1940Dwelling 189, District 80-6, Magesterial District 4, Martin Co., Kentucky2

Family

Maureen Pack b. April 30, 1931, d. March 12, 2015
Marriage*James David "Dave" Hensley married Maureen Pack on July 3, 1953.5,7 
Child
  • Valorie D. "Susie" Hensley1,7

Citations

  1. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Anna Elizabeth Hensley obituary in the Dec 6, 2005 edition.
  2. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Herbert O. Hensley obituary.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S8595] Pack Family Cemetery, Floyd Co., KY, online www.findagrave.com.
  6. [S1405] National Cemetery Administration, U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006.
  7. [S8596] Hall Funeral Home, online www.hallfuneralservice.com, From the Maureen P. Hensley obituary.

Arthur G. DeBoard1

M, b. July 29, 1920, d. November 18, 1964
     Arthur G. DeBoard was buried at Obetz Cemetery, Obetz, Franklin Co., Ohio.2 He married Hessie Ruth Evans, daughter of Wilson James Evans and Mary Ellen Ferris.1 Arthur G. DeBoard was born on July 29, 1920 at Freeburn, Pike Co., Kentucky.1,2 He died on November 18, 1964 at Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio, at age 44.1,2

Family

Hessie Ruth Evans b. July 19, 1921, d. September 21, 1987
Marriage*He married Hessie Ruth Evans, daughter of Wilson James Evans and Mary Ellen Ferris.1 
Children
  • Gary Roger DeBoard2
  • Arthur Dale DeBoard2

Citations

  1. [S1940] Alan and Rebecca DeBoard Stephens, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/11138487/person/-520045774
  2. [S3990] Obetz Cemetery, Franklin Co., OH, online http://www.findagrave.com

John E. Toops1

M, b. April 6, 1925, d. September 14, 1987
     His Social Security Number was 281-20-9523.2 John E. Toops was buried at Obetz Cemetery, Obetz, Franklin Co., Ohio.3 He married Hessie Ruth Evans, daughter of Wilson James Evans and Mary Ellen Ferris.1 John E. Toops was born on April 6, 1925.2 He died on September 14, 1987 at Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio, at age 62.1,2

Family

Hessie Ruth Evans b. July 19, 1921, d. September 21, 1987
Marriage*He married Hessie Ruth Evans, daughter of Wilson James Evans and Mary Ellen Ferris.1 

Citations

  1. [S857] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-2018.
  2. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  3. [S3990] Obetz Cemetery, Franklin Co., OH, online http://www.findagrave.com

Raymond P. Rice1,2

M, b. February 8, 1909, d. August 28, 1991
     His Social Security Number was 440-12-9723.3 Raymond P. Rice was buried at Fairlawn Cemetery, Cushing, Payne Co., Oklahoma.2 He was born on February 8, 1909.2,3 He married Helen Maxine Overdeer, daughter of James Onboy "Jim" Overdeer and Matilda Carrie "Tilda" "Tildy" Gray, on June 14, 1936.1,2 Raymond P. Rice died on August 28, 1991 at Oklahoma at age 82.2,3

Family

Helen Maxine Overdeer b. January 28, 1918, d. December 13, 2005
Marriage*He married Helen Maxine Overdeer, daughter of James Onboy "Jim" Overdeer and Matilda Carrie "Tilda" "Tildy" Gray, on June 14, 1936.1,2 
Children
  • Lloyd Rice1
  • Jim Rice1
  • Vernon Rice1

Citations

  1. [S7354] Davis Funeral Home, online www.davisfh.net, From the Helen Maxine Rice obituary.
  2. [S2707] Fairlawn Cemetery, Payne Co., OK, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=11155489&CRid=98388&
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Willard Orville McFarland1,2

M, b. circa 1901, d. July 7, 1924
     Willard Orville McFarland was born circa 1901 at Kentucky.3,2 He married Icie L. "Icy" Davis, daughter of Russell Davis and Lilly Faye Jarrell, on June 21, 1923 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.4 Willard Orville McFarland died on July 7, 1924 at Huntington, Cabell Co., West Virginia; Died by gunshot wound in a suicide attempt.2

Family

Icie L. "Icy" Davis b. July 25, 1906, d. May 18, 1931
Marriage*He married Icie L. "Icy" Davis, daughter of Russell Davis and Lilly Faye Jarrell, on June 21, 1923 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.4 
Child
  • Lottie Belle McFarland5,3

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Dempsey-McFarland marriage record.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Orville McFarland death certificate.
  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 McFarland-Davis marriage record.
  5. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Tucker-McFarland marriage record.