Bertha Emily Mann1,2,3,4

F, b. April 26, 1901, d. January 14, 1973
FatherHenry Wilson Mann1,2,3,5,6,4 b. April 29, 1869, d. May 9, 1937
MotherLaura Jane Conner1,2,3,6,4 b. November 2, 1875, d. June 18, 1948
     Bertha Emily Mann was buried at Pine Grove Cemetery, Ravencliff, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.4 Her Social Security Number was 234-96-2890.7 She was born on April 26, 1901 at Ballard, Monroe Co., West Virginia; The SSDI has an incorrect birth date of Apr 22, 1897 and her gravestone and obituary have an incorrect date of Apr 22, 1907.2,5,8,7 As of July 1, 1920,her married name was Trump.5 She married John Crockett Trump on July 1, 1920 at Wyoming Co., West Virginia.5,4 Bertha Emily Mann died on January 14, 1973 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 71.4 She Final rites for Mrs. Bertha Trump, 65, Ravencliff, will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday in the Pine Grove Baptist Church, Ravencliff, with the Rev. Douglas Walls in charge. Burial will be in Pine Grove Cemetery, Ravencliff. She died at 10:55 a.m. Sunday in a Beckley hospital. Born April 22, 1907 (sic) at Ballard, she was a daughter of the late Henry and Laura Mann, and was preceded in death by her husband, John C. Trump in 1963. Surviving are four sons, Jess, Glen Rogers, Kelly, Bill and Joe, all of McGraws; seven daughters, Mrs. Ruth Widdowes (sic), Peterstown, Mrs. Beuna Perdue and Mrs. Frances Owens, both of Ravencliff, Mrs. Charlotte Sizemore, Mrs. Norma Vass, and Mrs. Marlene Booth, all of McGraws, and Mrs. Violet Rigney, Procterville, Ohio; a brother, Doc Mann, Ballard, and a sister, Mrs. Rosie Thompson, Rich Creek. Frineds may call at Foglesong, Neese and Neely Funeral Home, Mullens, after 6 p.m. today. on January 15, 1973.4

Census Records

1910Dwelling 107, District 98, Red Sulphur, Monroe Co., West Virginia2
1920Dwelling 196, District 120, Red Sulphur, Monroe Co., West Virginia3
1930Dwelling 237, District 13, Slab Fork, Wyoming Co., West Virginia9
1940Dwelling 51, District 55-13, Slab Fork, Wyoming Co., West Virginia10

Family

John Crockett Trump b. June 10, 1898, d. December 23, 1963
Marriage*Bertha Emily Mann married John Crockett Trump on July 1, 1920 at Wyoming Co., West Virginia.5,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1980] Post Herald and Register, From the Harvey Allen Mann obituary in the May 10, 1970 edition.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S2051] Raleigh Register, From the Bertha Trump obituary in the Jan 15, 1973 edition.
  5. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Trump-Mann marriage record.
  6. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Leonard W. Mann obituary in the Jul 13, 1967 edition.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S1983] Margaret B. Ballard, William Ballard, a genealogical record of his descendants in Monroe Co., WV.
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S798] Register Herald, From the Jesse Willard Trump obituary in the Dec 3, 2007 edition.
  12. [S2051] Raleigh Register, From the John Trump obituary in the Dec 24, 1963 edition.
  13. [S2063] Raleigh Herald, From the Ruth Roland Trump Widdoes obituary in the Apr 24, 2012 edition.
  14. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Perdue-Trump marriage record.
  15. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  16. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Trump-Webb marriage record.
  17. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Oma Trump death certificate.
  18. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Trump-Fortner marriage record.
  19. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Sizemore-Trump marriage record.
  20. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Trump-Buchanon marriage record.
  21. [S798] Register Herald, From the Joe C. Trump obituary in the Dec 16, 2000 edition.
  22. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Vass-Trump marriage record.
  23. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Jean Thomas Trump death certificate.
  24. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Boothe-Trump marriage record.
  25. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the John Trump obituary in the Dec 26, 1963 edition.

John Crockett Trump1,2

M, b. June 10, 1898, d. December 23, 1963
     His Social Security Number was 232-01-3596.3 John Crockett Trump was buried at Pine Grove Cemetery, Ravencliff, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.4,5,6 He was born on June 10, 1898 at Tipple, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.1,2,3,4,6 He married Bertha Emily Mann, daughter of Henry Wilson Mann and Laura Jane Conner, on July 1, 1920 at Wyoming Co., West Virginia.1,7 John Crockett Trump died on December 23, 1963 at Mullens, Wyoming Co., West Virginia, at age 65.4,5,8,6 He Funeral arrangements are incomplete for John Trump, 65, McGraws, who died at 4 p. m. Monday in a Mullens hospital. Death was attributed to a heart condition and complications. He was a lifelong resident of McGraws and was employed by the Raleigh-Wyoming Mining Co. at Glen Rogers prior to retirement. Survivors include his wife, Bertha; four sons, Kelly, Joe Crockett and Billy Bob, all of McGraws and Jess of Ravencliff; six daughters, Mrs. Paul (Ruth) Widdoes of Petersown, Mrs. Charles (Violet) Regginna (sic, Rigney) of Proctorville, Ohio, Mrs. Fred Sizemore and Mrs. Carl (Norma) Vass, both of McGraws, Mrs. Buna Perdue of Ravencliff and Miss Frances Trump of McGraws; 25 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. The body is at the Sam Fogosong Funeral Home in Mullens. on December 24, 1963.8 He McGraws — Funeral services for John Trump, 65, who died Monday in a Mullens hospital, will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in the Pine Grove Bapist Church at Ravencliff with the Rev. C. H. Perry in charge. The body will be taken from the Sam Foglesong Funeral Home in Mullens to the home at 4 p.m. today and to the church one hour prior to service time. Pallbearers will be Teddy Ray Clay, Johnny Stewart, Robert Stewart, Rev. Oscar Canterbury, John Milam and Marvin McGraw. The ladies of the church will carry flowers. Additional survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Marlene Booth of Maben; two sisters, Mrs. Sadie Cox of Berwyn, Ill., and Mrs. Ethel Stewart of Bedford, Ohio, and one brother, Hugh Trump of Matheny. on December 26, 1963.5

Census Records

1930Dwelling 237, District 13, Slab Fork, Wyoming Co., West Virginia9
1940Dwelling 51, District 55-13, Slab Fork, Wyoming Co., West Virginia10

Occupation

1930Farm laborer9
1940Gardener10

Family

Bertha Emily Mann b. April 26, 1901, d. January 14, 1973
Marriage*John Crockett Trump married Bertha Emily Mann, daughter of Henry Wilson Mann and Laura Jane Conner, on July 1, 1920 at Wyoming Co., West Virginia.1,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Trump-Mann marriage record.
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the John C. Trump death record.
  5. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the John Trump obituary in the Dec 26, 1963 edition.
  6. [S3554] Pine Grove Cemetery, Wyoming Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  7. [S2051] Raleigh Register, From the Bertha Trump obituary in the Jan 15, 1973 edition.
  8. [S2051] Raleigh Register, From the John Trump obituary in the Dec 24, 1963 edition.
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S798] Register Herald, From the Jesse Willard Trump obituary in the Dec 3, 2007 edition.
  12. [S2063] Raleigh Herald, From the Ruth Roland Trump Widdoes obituary in the Apr 24, 2012 edition.
  13. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Perdue-Trump marriage record.
  14. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  15. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Trump-Webb marriage record.
  16. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Oma Trump death certificate.
  17. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Trump-Fortner marriage record.
  18. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Sizemore-Trump marriage record.
  19. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Trump-Buchanon marriage record.
  20. [S798] Register Herald, From the Joe C. Trump obituary in the Dec 16, 2000 edition.
  21. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Vass-Trump marriage record.
  22. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Jean Thomas Trump death certificate.
  23. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Boothe-Trump marriage record.

Ottie Verman Mann1,2,3,4

M, b. March 2, 1895, d. December 8, 1972
FatherHenry Wilson Mann1,5,6,7,8,9 b. April 29, 1869, d. May 9, 1937
MotherLaura Jane Conner1,5,6,7,8,9 b. November 2, 1875, d. June 18, 1948
     His Social Security Number was 234-22-1111.10 Ottie Verman Mann was buried at Orchard Cemetery, Ballard, Monroe Co., West Virginia.9,4 He was born on March 2, 1895 at Ballard, Monroe Co., West Virginia.11,2,10,9,4 He married Ruby F. Miller circa 1926.12,13 Ottie Verman Mann died on December 8, 1972 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 77.10,9,4 He Ballard — Ottie V. Mann, 77, of Ballard died in a Beckley hospital at 11:25 a.m. Friday after a long illness. Born at Ballard, March 2, 1895, he was a son of the late Henry W. and Laura Connor Mann. He had lived in Ballard most of his life, retired farmer, and was a veteran of World War L (sic). Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Ruby Miller Mann; two sons, Ottie V. Jr. of Ballard and Henry W. Mann of Neoga, Ill; three daughters, Mrs. Helen Adkins and Mrs. Laura (Patty) Jones, both of Ballard, and Mrs. Norita Baily of Pembroke, Va; one brother, Arthur Dean of Ballard; two sisters, Mrs. Bertha Trump of Ravencliff and Mrs. Rose Thompson of Ridge Creek, Va; 12 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Broyles Funeral Chapei in Peterstown with Rev. Harold Cox and Rev. Howard Spencer in charge. Burial will be in Ballard Cemetery. Friends may call after 2 p.m. today.
on December 9, 1972.9

Census Records

1900Dwelling 17, District 94, Red Sulphur, Monroe Co., West Virginia5
1910Dwelling 107, District 98, Red Sulphur, Monroe Co., West Virginia6
1920Dwelling 196, District 120, Red Sulphur, Monroe Co., West Virginia7
1930Dwelling 252, District 3, Red Sulphur, Monroe Co., West Virginia12
1940Dwelling 307, District 32-2, Red Sulphur, Monroe Co., West Virginia14

Occupation

1920Farm laborer7
1930Farmer12
1940W.P.A. laborer14

Family

Ruby F. Miller b. April 27, 1904, d. March 20, 2001
Marriage*Ottie Verman Mann married Ruby F. Miller circa 1926.12,13 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1980] Post Herald and Register, From the Harvey Allen Mann obituary in the May 10, 1970 edition.
  2. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Mann-Miller marriage record.
  4. [S3917] Orchard Cemetery, Monroe Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  5. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Leonard W. Mann obituary in the Jul 13, 1967 edition.
  9. [S1980] Post Herald and Register, From the Ottie V. Mann obituary in the Dec 9, 1972 edition.
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  11. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  12. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S6105] Kendall Funeral Home, online kendallfuneralhome.com, From the Norita June Mann Bailey obituary.
  14. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Ottie V. Mann Jr. obituary in the Sep 12, 1995 edition.
  16. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Arthur Dean "Doc" Mann1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. April 14, 1909, d. February 27, 1975
FatherHenry Wilson Mann1,7,2,8,9,5 b. April 29, 1869, d. May 9, 1937
MotherLaura Jane Conner1,7,2,8,9,5 b. November 2, 1875, d. June 18, 1948
     His Social Security Number was 233-24-8446.10 Arthur Dean "Doc" Mann was buried at Orchard Cemetery, Ballard, Monroe Co., West Virginia.5 He and Roena Beatrice Bratton were divorced.11 Arthur Dean "Doc" Mann was born on April 14, 1909 at Ballard, Monroe Co., West Virginia.10,5 He married Roena Beatrice Bratton on July 26, 1933 at Peterstown, Monroe Co., West Virginia.4 Arthur Dean "Doc" Mann died on February 27, 1975 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 65.5 He Arthur D. (Doc) Mann, 65, of Ballard, died Thursday in a Beckley hospital following a long illness. Born at Ballard, he was a son of the late Henry W. and Laura Conner Mann. He had resided in the Ballard area for most of his life. He was a Navy veteran of World War II and a member of the Ballard Baptist Church. He was a retired farmer. Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Luella Chandper (sic, Chandler) of Hampton, Va., Mrs. Rosemary Cooper of Kettering, Ohio, Miss Connie Mann of Cashmere; two sons, Jimmy Mann of Texas, Dean Mann of Dayton, Ohio; one sister, Mrs. Rose Thompson of Rich Creek, Va; nine grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Broyles Funeral Chapel in Peterstown with Rev. Howard Spencer officiating. Burial will follow in the Orchard Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Steve Mann, David Mann, Russell Hawks, Charles Thompson, P. D. Wickline and Calvin Long. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Saturday. on February 28, 1975.5

Census Records

1910Dwelling 107, District 98, Red Sulphur, Monroe Co., West Virginia7
1920Dwelling 196, District 120, Red Sulphur, Monroe Co., West Virginia2
1940Dwelling 105, District 32-3, Red Sulphur, Monroe Co., West Virginia12

Occupation

1940School bus driver12

Family

Roena Beatrice Bratton b. April 20, 1916, d. July 15, 2007
Divorce*Arthur Dean "Doc" Mann and Roena Beatrice Bratton were divorced.11 
Marriage* Arthur Dean "Doc" Mann married Roena Beatrice Bratton on July 26, 1933 at Peterstown, Monroe Co., West Virginia.4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1980] Post Herald and Register, From the Harvey Allen Mann obituary in the May 10, 1970 edition.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S1983] Margaret B. Ballard, William Ballard, a genealogical record of his descendants in Monroe Co., WV.
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Mann-Bratton marriage record.
  5. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Arthur D. Mann obituary in the Mar 1, 1975 edition.
  6. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the James Edward Mann obituary in the Nov 15, 2010 edition.
  7. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Leonard W. Mann obituary in the Jul 13, 1967 edition.
  9. [S2051] Raleigh Register, From the Bertha Trump obituary in the Jan 15, 1973 edition.
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  11. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Roena B. Ferguson obituary in the Jul 17, 2007 edition.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Cooper-Mann marriage record.

Carolyn Sue Shumate1,2

F, b. February 24, 1950, d. January 14, 2006
     Her Social Security Number was 232-82-5210.3 Carolyn Sue Shumate was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.2 She Carolyn Sue Conner, 55, of Hinton, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2006, at her home, following a short illness. Born at Bluefield on Feb. 24, 1950, she was the daughter of the late Myra Shumate of Crab Orchard and the late Warren C. Shumate. Mrs. Conner was a 1967 graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School and was a graduate of Beckley College. She was a secretary for the West Virginia Historical Drama Association and worked with Ewel Cornett, Charles Goddard, and Kathleen Bair in helping usher in the premier season of “Hatfields and McCoys.” She also worked for the Salem Academy for Girls in Winston- Salem, N.C., Central Printing in Beckley, and was a legal and medical secretary. The last years of her life she was a homemaker. She was a longtime member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Stanaford. Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Constance Raechelle Conner; and her brother, Warren C. Shumate, Jr. Survivors include her husband, Wayne Conner; her son, Jared Conner of Hinton; one sister, Sheila Allen and her husband Jerry “Duke” Allen of Easton, Pa; two brothers, David Shumate and wife Vicki of Indialantic, Fla., and Richard Shumate of Beckley; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Rose and Quesenberry Peace Chapel in Beckley with Bishop Todd Matson officiating. Burial will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens at Prosperity. Friends may call from 6 until 9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be John Yost, Michael Mays, Jeremy Harris, Thomas Treadway, and members of the Elders Quorum of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Condolences may be e-mailed to the family at roseandquesenberry@charterinternet.com. Arrangements by Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Home in Beckley.2
She was born on February 24, 1950 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.2,3 As of August 11, 1973,her married name was Conner.1 She married Gilbert Wayne Conner, son of Gilbert Woodruff Conner and Jane Garrison, on August 11, 1973 at Grandview State Park, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,2 Carolyn Sue Shumate died on January 14, 2006 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia, at age 55.2,3

Family

Gilbert Wayne Conner
Marriage*She married Gilbert Wayne Conner, son of Gilbert Woodruff Conner and Jane Garrison, on August 11, 1973 at Grandview State Park, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1980] Post Herald and Register, From the Conner-Shumate wedding announcement in the Aug 18, 1973 edition.
  2. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Carolyn Sue Conner obituary in an unknown edition.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S1980] Post Herald and Register, From the infant Conner obituary in the May 30, 1977 edition.

Constance Raechelle Conner1

F, b. 1977, d. May 29, 1977
FatherGilbert Wayne Conner2,1
MotherCarolyn Sue Shumate2,1 b. February 24, 1950, d. January 14, 2006
     Constance Raechelle Conner was born in 1977 at North Carolina.2 She died on May 29, 1977 at Oak Ridge, North Carolina.2 She Services for infant daughter of Wayne and Carolyn Shumate Conner of Oak Ridge, N. C., will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Burial will be in Colfax, N. C. The infant died Sunday in a Oak Ridge hospital. Other survivors include grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Conner of Hinton and Mrs. Myra Shumate of Beckley. The body is at Pierce Funeral Home in Oak Ridge. on May 30, 1977.2

Citations

  1. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Carolyn Sue Conner obituary in an unknown edition.
  2. [S1980] Post Herald and Register, From the infant Conner obituary in the May 30, 1977 edition.

Denny Darrell Vest1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. August 9, 1932, d. December 26, 2004
FatherArlie Grant Vest1,7,8,3,5,9,10 b. July 3, 1901, d. January 17, 1975
MotherGeorgia Myrtle Long1,7,8,3,5,9,10 b. September 28, 1900, d. November 9, 1993
     His Social Security Number was 232-46-2136.11 Denny Darrell Vest was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,12,13 He married Doris Ann Hall.2 Denny Darrell Vest was born on August 9, 1932 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.11,3,12,13 He married Loretta June Tolley on October 11, 1949 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.5 Denny Darrell Vest and Doris Ann Hall were divorced on April 8, 1999 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.6 Denny Darrell Vest died on December 26, 2004 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 72.11,2,4,12,13 He Denny Darrell Vest, 72, of Christiansburg, passed away Sunday, December 26, 2004. He was a Veteran having served in the U. S. Army and was the owner/operator of Vest Paving Company. Survivors include his children, Mike and Kim Vest of Amarillo, Texas, Timmy Long of Christiansburg, Scott and Tracy Long of Riner, and Clark and Theresa Vest of Christiansburg; brother and sister-in-law, Wilburn and Eulah Vest of Princeton, WVa; grandchildren, Denise Stewart of Lubbock, Texas, Daniel Vest of Amarillo, Texas, James Long and Josh Long, both of Riner, Hanna Vest of Christiansburg; former wife and good friend, Doris Bailey; faithful companion, Lucky the Cat; and numerous nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 5 until 8 p.m. Tuesday evening at Horne Funeral Home. Graveside funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, December 29, 2004 at Roselawn Memorial Gardens. The Vest Family is being served by Horne Funeral Service, 382-2612. Online condolences may be sent by visitinghornefuneralservice.com on December 28, 2004.2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 159, District 28-34, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia7

Family 1

Loretta June Tolley b. March 21, 1932, d. January 19, 2020
Marriage*Denny Darrell Vest married Loretta June Tolley on October 11, 1949 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.5 
Child
  • Mike Vest2

Family 2

Doris Ann Hall
Marriage*Denny Darrell Vest married Doris Ann Hall.2 
Divorce* Denny Darrell Vest and Doris Ann Hall were divorced on April 8, 1999 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.6 
Child
  • Clark Landon Vest2,5

Citations

  1. [S1980] Post Herald and Register, From the Arlie G. Vest obituary in the Jan 18, 1975 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Denny Darrell Vest obituary in the Dec 28, 2004 edition.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  6. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Georgia A. Wadford obituary in the Sep 3, 1995 edition.
  9. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Georgia Myrtle Vest obituary in the Nov 30, 1993 edition.
  10. [S8169] Memorial Funeral Directory & Cremation Center, online www.memorialfd.com, From the Wilburn Curtis Vest obituary.
  11. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  12. [S2261] Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Montgomery Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GSsr=161&GRid=37619506&CRid=51945&df=all&
  13. [S1405] National Cemetery Administration, U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006.

Edward Munro Wadford1,2,3,4

M, b. September 28, 1923, d. August 28, 1963
     His Social Security Number was 248-28-6328.3 Edward Munro Wadford was buried at West Side Baptist Church Cemetery, West Columbia, Lexington Co., South Carolina.2,3,5 He was born on September 28, 1923 at Bennettsville, Marlboro Co., South Carolina.2,3,6 He married Georgia Arlistene Vest, daughter of Arlie Grant Vest and Georgia Myrtle Long, on April 16, 1944 at Wilmington, New Castle Co., Delaware.1,3,4,7,5 Edward Munro Wadford died on August 28, 1963 at Columbia, Richland Co., South Carolina, at age 39.2,3,5 He Edward M. Wadford, 39, general paint contractor of 2332 Thornton St., West Columbia, died at the Baptist Hospital Wednesday morning after an illness of several months. He was born in Marlboro County, son of James M. Wadford and the late Eva Mae Turner Wadford, and had lived here for the past 23 years. He was formerly of Bennettsville, and was a member of the Westside Baptist Church. Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Arlistene Vest Wadford of West Columbia; four daughters, Miss Joyce, Miss Valiee, Miss Charleen and Miss Carol Wadford of West Columbia; his father, James M. Wadford of West Columbia, and one sister, Mrs. H. O. Murray of West Columbia. Interment will be in Westside Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Henry Odom, G. M. BuBose, J. W. Joyner, H. E. Watson, Sam Snelgrove and John D. Hite. Honorary pallbearers will be Dr. W. O. Tanner, Dr. C. F. Crews, Dr. Bothwell Graham, W. D. Tilton, Fred A. Smith, C. O. Taylor and the M. L. Long Sunday School Class of Westside Baptist Church. on August 29, 1963.5

Family

Georgia Arlistene Vest b. November 6, 1923, d. September 1, 1995
Marriage*He married Georgia Arlistene Vest, daughter of Arlie Grant Vest and Georgia Myrtle Long, on April 16, 1944 at Wilmington, New Castle Co., Delaware.1,3,4,7,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1980] Post Herald and Register, From the Arlie G. Vest obituary in the Jan 18, 1975 edition.
  2. [S8795] West Side Baptist Church Cemetery, Lexington Co., SC, online www.findagrave.com.
  3. [S5787] South Carolina Department of Archives and History, South Carolina, Death Records, 1821-1965.
  4. [S6275] Unknown compiler, Delaware, Marriage Records, 1750-1954.
  5. [S1618] State, The, From the Edward M. Wadford obituary in the Aug 29, 1963 edition.
  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. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Georgia A. Wadford obituary in the Sep 3, 1995 edition.
  8. [S13678] Summersett Funeral Home, online www.summersettfuneralhome.com, From the Daniel Edward Wadford obituary.

Donald Lee Meadows1,2,3

M, b. September 29, 1931, d. January 7, 2002
FatherOakey "Okey" Meadows1,4,5,3,6 b. May 12, 1892, d. October 25, 1948
MotherCarrie Conner1,4,5,3,6 b. March 10, 1893, d. June 25, 1977
     His Social Security Number was 234-46-0621.7 Donald Lee Meadows was born on September 29, 1931 at Princewick, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.7,3 He married Audrey Smith on March 10, 1975 at Giles Co., Virginia.3 Donald Lee Meadows died on January 7, 2002 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 70.2,7 He COAL CITY - Donald L. Meadows, 70, of Coal City died Jan. 7, 2002. Service will be 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 11, at Williams-Blue Ridge Funeral Home, Sophia. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home. on January 10, 2002.2

Family

Audrey Smith b. September 17, 1934, d. May 7, 2007
Marriage*He married Audrey Smith on March 10, 1975 at Giles Co., Virginia.3 

Citations

  1. [S1980] Post Herald and Register, From the Carrie Meadows obituary in the Jun 18, 1977 edition.
  2. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Donald L. Meadows obituary in the Jan 10, 2002 edition.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Meadows-Sparks marriage record.
  5. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Elzie H. Meadows obituary in the Dec 16, 1976 edition.
  6. [S2051] Raleigh Register, From the Ramona Jean Gills obituary in the Aug 10, 1973 edition.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Minnie May Poff1,2

F, b. December 14, 1876, d. February 16, 1952
FatherAdam P. Poff1,2,3,4 b. circa 1842, d. before January 13, 1920
MotherMary Margaret Murray1,2,3,4 b. circa 1858, d. December 20, 1880
     Minnie May Poff was buried at Spangler Family - McGraw Cemetery, True, Summers Co., West Virginia.1,5,2 She was born on December 14, 1876 at Giles Co., Virginia.1,2 As of February 4, 1896,her married name was McGraw.1 She married John Wiley McGraw on February 4, 1896 at Summers Co., West Virginia.4 Minnie May Poff (an unknown value) on May 10, 1940 at Dwelling 41, District 45-16, Pipestem, Summers Co., West Virginia.6 She died on February 16, 1952 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia, at age 75.1,2 She Hinton, Feb, 17 - Mrs. Minnie McGraw, 75, died at 10:10 o'clock Saturday night at the home of her daughter, Mrs. B. F. Meadows, at 922 Temple street. She had been in ill health for 17 years, and her condition had been regarded as critical for the past month. Born Dec. 14, 1876, in Giles County, Va., she was the daughter of the late Adam and Mary Murray Poff, and had resided at True, in this county, for the past 60 years. She had been a member of the Baptist church for a great many years. Survivors include three sons; John and Alex McGraw, of Pulaski, Va., and Ernest McGraw, of True; four daughters, Mrs. Lottie Meadows, of Hinton, Mrs. Annie Craft, of Athens, Mrs. Grace Cook, of Beckley, and Mrs. Lillie Huffman, of Beaver; two step-daughters, Mrs. Bertie James, of True, and Mrs. Mattie Kauff, of Beaver; a brother John Poff, of Narrows, Va; a half-brother, Gus Poff, of Narrows, Va., 30 grandchildren and 37 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducteded the James Chapel at True at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon by Rev. Ezra Dunnavant and Rev. Z. F. Mayberry, and burial will be made in the Spangler cemetery near True. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers. The body will be removed from the Ronald Meadows Funeral Parlors to the home of Mrs. Hertie James, at True, on Monday afternoon, and will remain there until time for the services. on February 18, 1952.2

Census Records

1880Dwelling 15, District 33, Pembroke, Giles Co., VirginiaEnumerated as Lillie3
1910Dwelling 105, District 137, Pipestem, Summers Co., West Virginia7
1920Dwelling 73, District 145, Pipestem, Summers Co., West Virginia8
1930Dwelling 87, District 16, Pipestem, Summers Co., West Virginia9

Family

John Wiley McGraw b. June 27, 1845, d. September 30, 1933
Marriage*Minnie May Poff married John Wiley McGraw on February 4, 1896 at Summers Co., West Virginia.4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Minnie May McGraw death certificate.
  2. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Minnie McGraw obituary in the Feb 18, 1952 edition.
  3. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the McGraw-Poff marriage record.
  5. [S10780] Spangler Family - McGraw Cemetery, Summers Co., WV, online www.findagrave.com.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S2051] Raleigh Register, From the John A. McGraw obituary in the Jan 19, 1977 edition.
  11. [S798] Register Herald, From the Lottie Virginia Meadows obituary in the Apr 26, 1986 edition.
  12. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Charles W. McGraw obituary in the Nov 15, 1948 edition.
  13. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  14. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Charles William McGraw death certificate.
  15. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

John Wiley McGraw1,2,3,4

M, b. June 27, 1845, d. September 30, 1933
     John Wiley McGraw was buried at Spangler Family - McGraw Cemetery, True, Summers Co., West Virginia.4 He was born on June 27, 1845 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1,2 He married Minnie May Poff, daughter of Adam P. Poff and Mary Margaret Murray, on February 4, 1896 at Summers Co., West Virginia.1 John Wiley McGraw died on September 30, 1933 at True, Summers Co., West Virginia, at age 88.2

Census Records

1910Dwelling 105, District 137, Pipestem, Summers Co., West Virginia5
1920Dwelling 73, District 145, Pipestem, Summers Co., West Virginia6
1930Dwelling 87, District 16, Pipestem, Summers Co., West Virginia7

Occupation

1910Farmer5
1920Farmer6

Family

Minnie May Poff b. December 14, 1876, d. February 16, 1952
Marriage*John Wiley McGraw married Minnie May Poff, daughter of Adam P. Poff and Mary Margaret Murray, on February 4, 1896 at Summers Co., West Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the McGraw-Poff marriage record.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the John Wiley McGraw death certificate.
  3. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Charles W. McGraw obituary in the Nov 15, 1948 edition.
  4. [S10780] Spangler Family - McGraw Cemetery, Summers Co., WV, online www.findagrave.com.
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Minnie McGraw obituary in the Feb 18, 1952 edition.
  9. [S2051] Raleigh Register, From the John A. McGraw obituary in the Jan 19, 1977 edition.
  10. [S798] Register Herald, From the Lottie Virginia Meadows obituary in the Apr 26, 1986 edition.
  11. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  12. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Charles William McGraw death certificate.
  13. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

John Adam McGraw1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. September 12, 1905, d. January 18, 1977
FatherJohn Wiley McGraw1,2,3,4,8,5 b. June 27, 1845, d. September 30, 1933
MotherMinnie May Poff1,2,3,4,8,5,9 b. December 14, 1876, d. February 16, 1952
     His Social Security Number was 236-26-4868.10 John Adam McGraw was buried at Wynn Cemetery, True, Summers Co., West Virginia.11 He married Delores Lee Albert.5,12,13 John Adam McGraw was born on September 12, 1905 at True, Summers Co., West Virginia; His draft card has a birth date of Jul 8, 1905.10,5,6 He died on January 18, 1977 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 71.5 He Funeral arrangements are incomplete for John A. McGraw, 71, of 417 Temple St., Hinton, who died at 6 p.m. Tuesday at a Beckley hospital following a long illness. Born Sept. 12, 1905 in Summers County, he was a son of the late John W. and Minnie Poff McGraw. He was a lifelong resident of Virginia and West Virginia. He was a retired employee of the Pulaski Furniture Manufacturing Co. of Pulaski, Va., and attended the James Chapel United Methodist Church at Crew. He was a veteran of World War II. Survivors include his wife, Dolores Albert McGraw; one son, Wallace McGraw of Crew, one daughter, Mrs. Carolyn Scott of Salem, Va; one brother, Ernest of Brooks; four sisters, Mrs. Grace Cook and Mrs. Lottie Meadows, both of Beckley, Mrs. Lillie Huffman, of Beaver, and Mrs. Annie Craig, of Princeton; and two grandchildren. The body is a Ronald Meadows Funeral Parlors, Hinton. on January 19, 1977.5

Census Records

1910Dwelling 105, District 137, Pipestem, Summers Co., West Virginia2
1920Dwelling 73, District 145, Pipestem, Summers Co., West Virginia3
1930Dwelling 87, District 16, Pipestem, Summers Co., West Virginia4
1940Dwelling 41, District 45-16, Pipestem, Summers Co., West Virginia9

Occupation

1930Farm laborer4
1940State road laborer9

Family

Delores Lee Albert b. October 29, 1919, d. August 4, 1997
Marriage*John Adam McGraw married Delores Lee Albert.5,12,13 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Minnie McGraw obituary in the Feb 18, 1952 edition.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S2051] Raleigh Register, From the John A. McGraw obituary in the Jan 19, 1977 edition.
  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. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  8. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Charles W. McGraw obituary in the Nov 15, 1948 edition.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  11. [S10779] Wynn Cemetery, Summers Co., WV, online www.findagrave.com.
  12. [S798] Register Herald, From the Delores Albert McGraw obituary in the Aug 5, 1997 edition.
  13. [S798] Register Herald, From the Wallace Vernon McGraw obituary in the Aug 31, 2015 edition.
  14. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Alexander Geroge "Alex" McGraw1,2,3,4,5

M, b. February 25, 1901, d. April 8, 1963
FatherJohn Wiley McGraw1,2,3,6,4 b. June 27, 1845, d. September 30, 1933
MotherMinnie May Poff1,2,3,6,4 b. December 14, 1876, d. February 16, 1952
     Alexander Geroge "Alex" McGraw was buried at Highland Memory Gardens, Rt. 11 between Dublin and Radford, Pulaski Co., Virginia.4,5 He married Virginia Walters.4 Alexander Geroge "Alex" McGraw was born on February 25, 1901 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.4 He died on April 8, 1963 at Pulaski, Pulaski Co., Virginia, at age 62.4

Census Records

1910Dwelling 105, District 137, Pipestem, Summers Co., West Virginia2
1920Dwelling 73, District 145, Pipestem, Summers Co., West Virginia3

Family

Virginia Walters b. September 26, 1900, d. May 31, 1975
Marriage*Alexander Geroge "Alex" McGraw married Virginia Walters.4 

Citations

  1. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Minnie McGraw obituary in the Feb 18, 1952 edition.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S266] Bobby (e-mail address), Highland Memory Gardens, Pulaski Co., VA.
  6. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Charles W. McGraw obituary in the Nov 15, 1948 edition.

Ernest Ray McGraw1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8

M, b. December 11, 1907, d. October 25, 1997
FatherJohn Wiley McGraw1,2,3,4,9,10,11 b. June 27, 1845, d. September 30, 1933
MotherMinnie May Poff1,2,3,4,9,10,11 b. December 14, 1876, d. February 16, 1952
     His Social Security Number was 233-30-7795.12 Ernest Ray McGraw was buried at Lilly-Crews Cemetery, Nimitz, Summers Co., West Virginia.6,8 He was born on December 11, 1907 at True, Summers Co., West Virginia; The SSDI has a birth date of Dec 23, 1907.5,12,7,8 He married Stella B. Pitzer on November 9, 1932 at Summers Co., West Virginia.5,6,13 Ernest Ray McGraw died on October 25, 1997 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia, at age 89.12,6,8 He BROOKS - Ernest R. McGraw, 89, of Brooks, Summers County, died Oct. 25, 1997, in a Hinton hospital after a long illness. He was a member of Brooks Baptist Church and a lifelong resident of Summers County. Surviving: wife, Stella Pitzer McGraw; sons, Ernest Lee of Shady Springs, Benny of Courtland, Ohio, Charles of Venice, Fla; daughter, Gloria Lilly of Slab Fork; sister, Lillie Huffman of Beaver; 14 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren. Service will be 1 p.m. Tuesday at Ronald Meadows Funeral Parlor, Hinton, with Pastor Carl Edwards and Pastor Robbie Merritt officiating. Burial will be in Crews Cemetery, Nimitz. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
on October 27, 1997.14

Census Records

1910Dwelling 105, District 137, Pipestem, Summers Co., West Virginia2
1920Dwelling 73, District 145, Pipestem, Summers Co., West Virginia3
1930Dwelling 87, District 16, Pipestem, Summers Co., West Virginia4
1940Dwelling 71, District 45-16, Pipestem, Summers Co., West Virginia15

Occupation

1930Farm laborer4
1940Farmer15

Family

Stella B. Pitzer b. May 2, 1915, d. December 21, 2010
Marriage*Ernest Ray McGraw married Stella B. Pitzer on November 9, 1932 at Summers Co., West Virginia.5,6,13 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Minnie McGraw obituary in the Feb 18, 1952 edition.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the McGraw-Pitzer marriage record.
  6. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Ernest R. McGraw obituary in the Oct 27, 1997 edition.
  7. [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.
  8. [S4019] Lilly-Crews Cemetery, Summers Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  9. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Charles W. McGraw obituary in the Nov 15, 1948 edition.
  10. [S2051] Raleigh Register, From the John A. McGraw obituary in the Jan 19, 1977 edition.
  11. [S798] Register Herald, From the Lottie Virginia Meadows obituary in the Apr 26, 1986 edition.
  12. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  13. [S2069] Hinton News, From the Stella B. McGraw obituary in the Dec 28, 2010 edition.
  14. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Ernest R. McGraw obituary in the Oct 29, 1997 edition.
  15. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Lottie Virginia McGraw1,2,3,4

F, b. October 30, 1896, d. April 25, 1986
FatherJohn Wiley McGraw1,2,5,4 b. June 27, 1845, d. September 30, 1933
MotherMinnie May Poff1,2,5,4 b. December 14, 1876, d. February 16, 1952
     Lottie Virginia McGraw was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.6,4 She was born on October 30, 1896 at True, Summers Co., West Virginia.3,4 As of November 26, 1924,her married name was Meadows.3 She married Benjamin Franklin "Frank" Meadows on November 26, 1924 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,3,4 Lottie Virginia McGraw died on April 25, 1986 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 89.4 She Lottie Virginia Meadows, 89, of Daniels, formerly of Hinton, died Friday at a Beckley hosptial following a long illness. Born Oct. 30, 1896, at True, she was the daughter of the late John Wiley and Minnie Poff McGraw. Mrs. Meadows was a member of the First Christian Church of Beckley, the Anchor Sunday School Class and the Christian Women’s Society and was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband, Benjamin Franklin Meadows on Oct. 22, 1954, three brothers and two sisters. Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Paul (Lillie) Huffman of Daniels with whom she made her home; one brother, Ernest McGraw of Hinton and several nieces and nephews. Services will be Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Melton Mortuary Chapel in Beckley with the Revs. John Sauvage and Charles (Bill) Sanders officiating. Burial will be in the Sunset Memorial Park. on April 26, 1986.4

Census Records

1910Dwelling 105, District 137, Pipestem, Summers Co., West Virginia2
1920Dwelling 302, District 163, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia7
1930Dwelling 41, District 6, Shady Spring, Raleigh Co., West Virginia8
1940Dwelling 438, District 41-27A, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia9

Occupation

1920Servant7

Family

Benjamin Franklin "Frank" Meadows b. March 17, 1896, d. October 20, 1954
Marriage*Lottie Virginia McGraw married Benjamin Franklin "Frank" Meadows on November 26, 1924 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,3,4 

Citations

  1. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Minnie McGraw obituary in the Feb 18, 1952 edition.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Meadows-McGraw marriage record.
  4. [S798] Register Herald, From the Lottie Virginia Meadows obituary in the Apr 26, 1986 edition.
  5. [S2051] Raleigh Register, From the John A. McGraw obituary in the Jan 19, 1977 edition.
  6. [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&
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Benjamin Franklin "Frank" Meadows1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. March 17, 1896, d. October 20, 1954
     Benjamin Franklin "Frank" Meadows was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.7,4,5 He was born on March 17, 1896 at Summers Co., West Virginia.7 He married Lottie Virginia McGraw, daughter of John Wiley McGraw and Minnie May Poff, on November 26, 1924 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,2,6 Benjamin Franklin "Frank" Meadows died on October 20, 1954 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia, at age 58; His obituary has a death date of Oct 21, 1954.7,4 He Meadows, Benjamin Frank: age 58, of Hinton, formerly of Beckley, died at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, October 21st at his residence. The body will be taken from the Ronald Meadows Funeral Home to the residence at 4 p.m. Friday. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, October 23rd, at 2 p.m. at the Christian Church, Hinton. Burial will follow in Sunset Memorial Park. on October 22, 1954.4

Census Records

1930Dwelling 41, District 6, Shady Spring, Raleigh Co., West Virginia3
1940Dwelling 438, District 41-27A, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia8

Occupation

1930Steam railroad fireman3
1940Railroad fireman8

Family

Lottie Virginia McGraw b. October 30, 1896, d. April 25, 1986
Marriage*Benjamin Franklin "Frank" Meadows married Lottie Virginia McGraw, daughter of John Wiley McGraw and Minnie May Poff, on November 26, 1924 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,2,6 

Citations

  1. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Minnie McGraw obituary in the Feb 18, 1952 edition.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Meadows-McGraw marriage record.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Benjamin Frank Meadows obituary in the Oct 22, 1954 edition.
  5. [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&
  6. [S798] Register Herald, From the Lottie Virginia Meadows obituary in the Apr 26, 1986 edition.
  7. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Benjamin Franklin Meadows death certificate.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Annie Sue McGraw1,2,3,4,5

F, b. March 10, 1899, d. February 3, 1978
FatherJohn Wiley McGraw1,2,6 b. June 27, 1845, d. September 30, 1933
MotherMinnie May Poff1,2,6 b. December 14, 1876, d. February 16, 1952
     Annie Sue McGraw was buried at Spangler Family - McGraw Cemetery, True, Summers Co., West Virginia.7 Her Social Security Number was 235-52-0747.8 She was born on March 10, 1899 at True, Summers Co., West Virginia.8,3,7 As of June 27, 1917,her married name was Craig.3 She married Luther Clarence Craig on June 27, 1917 at Summers Co., West Virginia.6,3 Annie Sue McGraw died on February 3, 1978 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 78.7

Census Records

1910Dwelling 105, District 137, Pipestem, Summers Co., West Virginia2
1920Dwelling 280, District 30, Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia9
1930Dwelling 20, District 3, Red Sulphur, Monroe Co., West Virginia10
1940Dwelling 183, District 45-1, Forest Hill, Summers Co., West Virginia11

Family

Luther Clarence Craig b. July 4, 1897, d. April 30, 1963
Marriage*Annie Sue McGraw married Luther Clarence Craig on June 27, 1917 at Summers Co., West Virginia.6,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Minnie McGraw obituary in the Feb 18, 1952 edition.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Craig-McGraw marriage record.
  4. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Luther C. Craig obituary in the May 1, 1963 edition.
  5. [S2056] Flint Journal, The, Flint, MI, From the William L. Craig obituary in the Oct 3, 2006 edition.
  6. [S2051] Raleigh Register, From the John A. McGraw obituary in the Jan 19, 1977 edition.
  7. [S10110] Spangler Family Cemetery, Summers Co., WV, online www.findagrave.com.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  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. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Julian Craig death certificate.
  13. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Oliver E. Craig obituary in the May 19, 1967 edition.
  14. [S2055] Bolt Family Tree, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/8357618/person/-657413838?ssrc=
  15. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Oliver E. Craig death certificate.
  16. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  17. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  18. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Homer Lawrence Craig obituary in the Aug 2, 1996 edition.
  19. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Bobby C. Craig obituary in the Dec 27, 1991 edition.
  20. [S10108] Roberts Funeral Home, online www.robertsfuneralhomelogan.com, From the Sarah Jean Bailey obituary.
  21. [S4459] Loving Funeral Home, online www.lovingfuneralhome1913.com, From the Beulah Mae Craig Seal obituary.
  22. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Luther Clarence Craig1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. July 4, 1897, d. April 30, 1963
     His Social Security Number was 233-24-5662.7 Luther Clarence Craig was buried at Spangler Family - McGraw Cemetery, True, Summers Co., West Virginia.2,4,6 He was born on July 4, 1897 at Cashmere, Monroe Co., West Virginia; His draft cards have a birth date of Jul 3, 1897.8,2,4,7,6 He married Annie Sue McGraw, daughter of John Wiley McGraw and Minnie May Poff, on June 27, 1917 at Summers Co., West Virginia.9,1 Luther Clarence Craig died on April 30, 1963 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 65.2,4,6 He PRINCETON - Luther C. Craig, 66, died Tuesday morning at his home in the Lilly Grove Addition following a long illness. He was a retired farmer and a member of the Missionary Baptist Church. Born July 4, 1897 at Cashmere, he was a son of the late Jim and Louvina Dunn Craig. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Annie Sue McGraw Craig; seven sons, Oliver of Oceana, Williams of Lapeer, Mich., Eugene of Portsmouth, Va., Frank of Massillon, Ohio, James, Homer and Bobby all of Princeton; three daughters, Mrs. Jaunita Turner of Amigo, Mrs. Sarah Bailey of Wilmington, Del., and Mrs. Beulah Seal of Kellysville; one sister, Mrs. Daisie Brooks of Radford, Va; two brothers, Arthur and Bill Craig, both of Peterstown; 17 grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday in the Burns Wornal Memorial Chapel of the Memorial Funeral Directory with the Rev. Custis Nester in charge. Burial will be in the Spangler Cemetery at True. The body will remain at the funeral home. on May 1, 1963.2

Census Records

1920Dwelling 280, District 30, Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia10
1930Dwelling 20, District 3, Red Sulphur, Monroe Co., West Virginia3
1940Dwelling 183, District 45-1, Forest Hill, Summers Co., West Virginia11

Occupation

1920Sawmill laborer10
1930Farm laborer3
1940W.P.A. road laborer11

Family

Annie Sue McGraw b. March 10, 1899, d. February 3, 1978
Marriage*Luther Clarence Craig married Annie Sue McGraw, daughter of John Wiley McGraw and Minnie May Poff, on June 27, 1917 at Summers Co., West Virginia.9,1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Craig-McGraw marriage record.
  2. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Luther C. Craig obituary in the May 1, 1963 edition.
  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 Luther Clarence Craig death record.
  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. [S10110] Spangler Family Cemetery, Summers Co., WV, online www.findagrave.com.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  9. [S2051] Raleigh Register, From the John A. McGraw obituary in the Jan 19, 1977 edition.
  10. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Julian Craig death certificate.
  13. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Oliver E. Craig obituary in the May 19, 1967 edition.
  14. [S2056] Flint Journal, The, Flint, MI, From the William L. Craig obituary in the Oct 3, 2006 edition.
  15. [S2055] Bolt Family Tree, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/8357618/person/-657413838?ssrc=
  16. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Oliver E. Craig death certificate.
  17. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  18. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  19. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Homer Lawrence Craig obituary in the Aug 2, 1996 edition.
  20. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Bobby C. Craig obituary in the Dec 27, 1991 edition.
  21. [S10108] Roberts Funeral Home, online www.robertsfuneralhomelogan.com, From the Sarah Jean Bailey obituary.
  22. [S4459] Loving Funeral Home, online www.lovingfuneralhome1913.com, From the Beulah Mae Craig Seal obituary.
  23. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Eliza Grace McGraw1,2

F, b. May 25, 1903, d. October 27, 1982
FatherJohn Wiley McGraw1,2,3,4 b. June 27, 1845, d. September 30, 1933
MotherMinnie May Poff1,2,3,4 b. December 14, 1876, d. February 16, 1952
     Her Social Security Number was 235-60-9317.5 Eliza Grace McGraw was buried at Mount Tabor Cemetery, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.6 She was born on May 25, 1903 at West Virginia.2,5,6 As of August 15, 1925,her married name was Cook.7 She married William Lee Cook on August 15, 1925 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.7,8 Eliza Grace McGraw died on October 27, 1982 at West Virginia at age 79.5,6

Census Records

1910Dwelling 105, District 137, Pipestem, Summers Co., West Virginia2
1920Dwelling 73, District 145, Pipestem, Summers Co., West Virginia3
1930Dwelling 352, District 22, Town, Raleigh Co., West Virginia9
1940Dwelling 261, District 41-38, Town, Raleigh Co., West Virginia10

Family

William Lee Cook b. July 23, 1885, d. December 25, 1970
Marriage*Eliza Grace McGraw married William Lee Cook on August 15, 1925 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.7,8 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Minnie McGraw obituary in the Feb 18, 1952 edition.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S2051] Raleigh Register, From the John A. McGraw obituary in the Jan 19, 1977 edition.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S3213] Mount Tabor Cemetery, Raleigh Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  7. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Cook-McGraw marriage record.
  8. [S1980] Post Herald and Register, From the William Lee Cook obituary in the Dec 26, 1970 edition.
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S5187] Baker-Post Funeral Home & Cremation Center, online http://bakerpostfh.com/, From the Beatrice F. James obituary.
  12. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Thompson-Cook marriage record.
  13. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Cook-Fotos marriage record.
  14. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Henderson-Cook marriage record.

William Lee Cook1,2,3,4,5

M, b. July 23, 1885, d. December 25, 1970
     William Lee Cook was buried at Mount Tabor Cemetery, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.6,4 His Social Security Number was 235-60-8934.7 He was born on July 23, 1885 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.2,7,6,4,5 He married Eliza Grace McGraw, daughter of John Wiley McGraw and Minnie May Poff, on August 15, 1925 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.1,5 William Lee Cook died on December 25, 1970 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 85.7,6,4,5 He William Lee Cook, 85, of 100 George St., died at 4:05 p.m. Friday in a local hospital after a long illness. Born July 23, 1885, in Beckley, he was a son of the late Harvey and Margaret Davis Cook. He was a retired farmer and attended the Mount Tabor Baptist Church. Survivors include his widow, Elizabeth McGraw Cook; three sons, William Jerry of Milton, George F. of Cool Ridge and Thomas D. of Beckley; 10 daughters, Mrs. Virginia Formwalt and Mrs. Rilla Moore, both of Baltimore, Md., Mrs. Docia Gross of Tenino, Wash., Mrs. Beatrice Mitchell of Beckley, Mrs. Barbara Henderson and Mrs. Marlowe Hale, both of Jacksonville, Fla., Mrs. Charlotte Sadenwasser of Kent, Wash., Mrs. Garnet Sulzer of Los Angeles, Calif., Mrs. Margaret Hunter of Hurricane, Mrs. Zelma Hawkins of Ann Arbor, Mich; one brother, Andy of Stanaford; one sister, Mrs. Lucy Rakes of Beckley; 24 grandchildren, and five great grandchildren. on December 26, 1970.5

Census Records

1930Dwelling 352, District 22, Town, Raleigh Co., West Virginia8
1940Dwelling 261, District 41-38, Town, Raleigh Co., West Virginia9

Occupation

1930Farmer8
1940Farmer9

Family

Eliza Grace McGraw b. May 25, 1903, d. October 27, 1982
Marriage*William Lee Cook married Eliza Grace McGraw, daughter of John Wiley McGraw and Minnie May Poff, on August 15, 1925 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.1,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Cook-McGraw marriage record.
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Charles W. McGraw obituary in the Nov 15, 1948 edition.
  4. [S3213] Mount Tabor Cemetery, Raleigh Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  5. [S1980] Post Herald and Register, From the William Lee Cook obituary in the Dec 26, 1970 edition.
  6. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the William L. Cook death certificate.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S5187] Baker-Post Funeral Home & Cremation Center, online http://bakerpostfh.com/, From the Beatrice F. James obituary.
  11. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Thompson-Cook marriage record.
  12. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Cook-Fotos marriage record.
  13. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Henderson-Cook marriage record.

Lillie Mae McGraw1,2,3

F, b. May 26, 1910, d. September 15, 1998
FatherJohn Wiley McGraw1,2,4,5 b. June 27, 1845, d. September 30, 1933
MotherMinnie May Poff1,2,4,5 b. December 14, 1876, d. February 16, 1952
     Lillie Mae McGraw was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.3,6 Her Social Security Number was 234-68-0848.7 She was born on May 26, 1910 at Summers Co., West Virginia.2,7,6 As of January 30, 1929,her married name was Huffman.8 She married Paul Monroe Huffman on January 30, 1929 at Summers Co., West Virginia.8,5 Lillie Mae McGraw died on September 15, 1998 at Daniels, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 88.7,3,6 She DANIELS - Lillie Mae McGraw Huffman, 88, of Daniels died Sept. 15, 1998, at home after a long illness. She was a homemaker and a member of Beaver United Methodist Church. Surviving: son, Samuel "Eddie Paul" Huffman of Shallotte, N.C; daughter, Sandra Huffman with whom he resided; grandchildren, Douglas Paul Huffman and Charyl Ann Huffman Bar-Sadeh, both of Shallotte. Service will be 11 a.m. Friday at Rose & Quesenberry Funeral Home, Beckley, with the Rev. Allen Johnson officiating. Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.
on September 17, 1998.3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 73, District 145, Pipestem, Summers Co., West Virginia2
1930Dwelling 78, District 16, Pipestem, Summers Co., West Virginia9
1940Dwelling 72, District 45-1, Forest Hill, Summers Co., West Virginia10

Family

Paul Monroe Huffman b. May 7, 1900, d. August 26, 1992
Marriage*Lillie Mae McGraw married Paul Monroe Huffman on January 30, 1929 at Summers Co., West Virginia.8,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Minnie McGraw obituary in the Feb 18, 1952 edition.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Lillie Mae McGraw Huffman obituary in the Sep 17, 1998 edition.
  4. [S2051] Raleigh Register, From the John A. McGraw obituary in the Jan 19, 1977 edition.
  5. [S798] Register Herald, From the Lottie Virginia Meadows obituary in the Apr 26, 1986 edition.
  6. [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&
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Huffman-McGraw marriage record.
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  12. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Paul Monroe Huffman1,2,3,4,5

M, b. May 7, 1900, d. August 26, 1992
     His Social Security Number was 233-12-8454.6 Paul Monroe Huffman was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.5 He was born on May 7, 1900 at Greenbrier Springs, Summers Co., West Virginia.2,3,4,5,6 He married Lillie Mae McGraw, daughter of John Wiley McGraw and Minnie May Poff, on January 30, 1929 at Summers Co., West Virginia.2,7 Paul Monroe Huffman died on August 26, 1992 at age 92.5,6

Census Records

1930Dwelling 78, District 16, Pipestem, Summers Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 72, District 45-1, Forest Hill, Summers Co., West Virginia8

Occupation

1930Steam railroad section man1
1940Farm laborer8

Family

Lillie Mae McGraw b. May 26, 1910, d. September 15, 1998
Marriage*Paul Monroe Huffman married Lillie Mae McGraw, daughter of John Wiley McGraw and Minnie May Poff, on January 30, 1929 at Summers Co., West Virginia.2,7 
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 Huffman-McGraw marriage record.
  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. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  5. [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&
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S798] Register Herald, From the Lottie Virginia Meadows obituary in the Apr 26, 1986 edition.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Lillie Mae McGraw Huffman obituary in the Sep 17, 1998 edition.
  10. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  11. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

John Henry Poff1,2,3,4,5

M, b. September 27, 1880, d. December 5, 1961
FatherAdam P. Poff1,2,6,5 b. circa 1842, d. before January 13, 1920
MotherMary Margaret Murray1,6,5 b. circa 1858, d. December 20, 1880
     John Henry Poff was buried at Frankfort Cemetery, Frankfort, Marshall Co., Kansas.7 He married Elizabeth "Betty" Blackwell.8 John Henry Poff was born on September 27, 1880 at Giles Co., Virginia; His WWI Draft Registration card and garvestone have a birth date of Sep 28, 1880.2,6,3,7 He married Oma Della Murray on September 23, 1905 at Hiawatha, Brown Co., Kansas.9,4 John Henry Poff married Estie Fletcher on January 21, 1953 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.5 John Henry Poff died on December 5, 1961 at age 81.7

Census Records

1900Dwelling 87, District 131, Pipestem, Summers Co., West Virginia2
1910Dwelling 58, District 128, Rock Creek, Nemaha Co., Kansas10
1920Dwelling 64, District 69, Cleveland, Marshall Co., Kansas11
1930Dwelling 87, District 9, Cleveland, Marshall Co., Kansas12
1940Dwelling 43, District 59-9, Cleveland, Marshall Co., Kansas8

Occupation

1900Farm laborer2
1910Farmer10
1920Farmer11
1930Farmer12
1940Farmer8

Family 1

Elizabeth "Betty" Blackwell b. February 13, 1869, d. April 7, 1946
Marriage*John Henry Poff married Elizabeth "Betty" Blackwell.8 

Family 2

Oma Della Murray b. circa 1886, d. before April 14, 1930
Marriage*John Henry Poff married Oma Della Murray on September 23, 1905 at Hiawatha, Brown Co., Kansas.9,4 
Children

Family 3

Estie Fletcher b. circa 1911
Marriage*John Henry Poff married Estie Fletcher on January 21, 1953 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.5 

Citations

  1. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Minnie McGraw obituary in the Feb 18, 1952 edition.
  2. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lawrence L. Poff obituary in the Aug 24, 1996 edition.
  5. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  6. [S2413] Virginia Births and Christenings, 1853-1917, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708660
  7. [S3562] Frankfort Cemetery, Marshall Co., KS, online http://www.findagrave.com
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S2780] Kansas Marriages, 1840-1935, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1674845
  10. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S2783] Topeka Capital-Journal, The, From the Orsie Lincoln Poff obituary in the Mar 8, 2003 edition.
  14. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  15. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Poff-Babb marriage record.
  16. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  17. [S5262] Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics Michigan Department of Community Health, Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952.
  18. [S2783] Topeka Capital-Journal, The, From the Orsie Lincoln Poff obitusry in the Mar 8, 2003 edition.

Mollie Poff1

F, b. circa 1870
FatherAdam P. Poff1,2 b. circa 1842, d. before January 13, 1920
MotherPolly Ann Simpson1 b. circa 1846
     Mollie Poff was born circa 1870 at Missouri.1

Census Records

1880Dwelling 15, District 33, Pembroke, Giles Co., Virginia1

Citations

  1. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.

Augustus Price "Gus" Poff1,2,3,4

M, b. April 1, 1874, d. December 6, 1959
FatherAdam P. Poff1,2,4,5,6,7 b. circa 1842, d. before January 13, 1920
MotherPolly Ann Simpson1,4,6,7 b. circa 1846
     Augustus Price "Gus" Poff was buried at Fletcher's Cemetery, Giles Co., Virginia.8 He was born on April 1, 1874 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.3,8,4,5 He married Louisa Ellen "Eliza" Underwood in 1895.9 Augustus Price "Gus" Poff married Mollie J. Cunningham/Callahan circa April, 1900 at West Virginia.10 Augustus Price "Gus" Poff married Gusta "Gussie" Pack on April 28, 1913 at Catlettsburg, Boyd Co., Kentucky.11,7 Augustus Price "Gus" Poff married Sidney E. Canterbury after 1936.12 Augustus Price "Gus" Poff married Bertha J. "Bertie" "Birdie" Conner, daughter of Christopher Acey Conner and Nancy Adeline "Nannie" Ferris, on December 15, 1941 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.6 Augustus Price "Gus" Poff married Ida Allen on August 10, 1950 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.5,6 Augustus Price "Gus" Poff died on December 6, 1959 at Narrows, Giles Co., Virginia, at age 85.8,5

Census Records

1880Dwelling 15, District 33, Pembroke, Giles Co., Virginia1
1900Dwelling 82, District 131, Pipestem, Summers Co., West Virginia10
1910Dwelling 157, District 137, Pipestem, Summers Co., West Virginia13
1920Dwelling 113, District 154, Ceredo, Wayne Co., West Virginia14
1930Dwelling 244, District 9, Ceredo, Wayne Co., West Virginia15
1940Dwelling 93, District 50-9, Ceredo, Wayne Co., West Virginia16

Occupation

1900Farmer10
1910Farmer13
1920Coal loader14
1930Steam railroad laborer15

Family 1

Louisa Ellen "Eliza" Underwood b. June, 1860, d. 1899
Marriage*Augustus Price "Gus" Poff married Louisa Ellen "Eliza" Underwood in 1895.9 
Children

Family 2

Mollie J. Cunningham/Callahan b. August, 1879
Marriage*Augustus Price "Gus" Poff married Mollie J. Cunningham/Callahan circa April, 1900 at West Virginia.10 
Children

Family 3

Gusta "Gussie" Pack b. January 11, 1885, d. January 13, 1936
Marriage*Augustus Price "Gus" Poff married Gusta "Gussie" Pack on April 28, 1913 at Catlettsburg, Boyd Co., Kentucky.11,7 
Child
  • Norward Poff15

Family 4

Sidney E. Canterbury b. November 23, 1873, d. December 31, 1939
Marriage*Augustus Price "Gus" Poff married Sidney E. Canterbury after 1936.12 

Family 5

Bertha J. "Bertie" "Birdie" Conner b. December, 1875
Marriage*Augustus Price "Gus" Poff married Bertha J. "Bertie" "Birdie" Conner, daughter of Christopher Acey Conner and Nancy Adeline "Nannie" Ferris, on December 15, 1941 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.6 

Family 6

Ida Allen b. April 30, 1875, d. May 16, 1959
Marriage*Augustus Price "Gus" Poff married Ida Allen on August 10, 1950 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.5,6 

Citations

  1. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Minnie McGraw obituary in the Feb 18, 1952 edition.
  3. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  4. [S2413] Virginia Births and Christenings, 1853-1917, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708660
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  7. [S7439] Unknown compiler, Kentucky, County Marriage Records, 1783-1965.
  8. [S2252] Fletcher Cemetery, Giles Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=27326309&CRid=2129783&df=all&
  9. [S1982] Virginia Francis Smith Family Tree, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/56657/person/-2132791515/fact/-988116310
  10. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Gussie Poff death certificate.
  12. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Sidney Poff death record.
  13. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  16. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  17. [S1980] Post Herald and Register, From the Add James Poff obituary in the Jul 27, 1975 edition.
  18. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the A. A. Poff death record.
  19. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Poff-Meador marriage record.
  20. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Charles Poff death certificate.
  21. [S2878] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969.

Maggie Poff1

F, b. circa 1879
FatherAdam P. Poff1 b. circa 1842, d. before January 13, 1920
MotherMary Margaret Murray1 b. circa 1858, d. December 20, 1880
     Maggie Poff was born circa 1879 at Giles Co., Virginia.1

Census Records

1880Dwelling 15, District 33, Pembroke, Giles Co., Virginia1

Citations

  1. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.