Agatha Virginia "Gay" "Gaye" Hoback1,2

F, b. March 4, 1907, d. December 15, 1989
FatherWade Hampton Hoback1,2,3 b. March 30, 1878, d. August 20, 1948
MotherEttie Lee "Etta" Quinn1,3 b. November 5, 1869, d. February 17, 1916
     Her Social Security Number was 525-01-2345.4 Agatha Virginia "Gay" "Gaye" Hoback was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.3 She was born on March 4, 1907 at Marie, Summers Co., West Virginia.4,3 As of circa 1929,her married name was Fix.5 She married Carl Russell Fix circa 1929.5,3 Agatha Virginia "Gay" "Gaye" Hoback died on December 15, 1989 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 82.4,3 She Beckley — Mrs. Virginia Gay Fix, 82, died Friday, Dec. 15 at a Beckley hospital following a short illness. Born March 4, 1907 at Marie, she was the daughter of the late Wade and Eppie Quinn Hoback. Mrs. Fix was a retired nurse from Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital, a member of the Memorial Baptist Church in Beckley, and a former volunteer for the Red Cross. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Fix, 1955; a sister, Thelma Hinchman, and a brother, Morris Hoback. Survivors include a son, Dallas A. Fix of Beaver; a half-sister, Juanita Petrolia of Boomer, and three grandchildren, Michael Goodman of Huntington, Jennifer Connor of Front Royal, Va., and Jayson Goodman of Beaver. Burial will be in the Sunset Memorial Park in Beckley. Pallbearers will be Bob Stewart, Larry Stewart, Ray Tilley, Tim Mahew, Jim Williams, and Jim Cooper. on December 17, 1989.3

Census Records

1910Dwelling 35, District 128, Forest Hill, Summers Co., West Virginia1
1920Dwelling 133, District 135, Greenbrier, Summers Co., West Virginia2
1930Dwelling 90, District 37, Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana5
1940Dwelling 169, District 41-10, Shady Spring, Raleigh Co., West Virginia6

Occupation

1940Salesgirl6

Family

Carl Russell Fix b. July 12, 1908, d. January 27, 1955
Marriage*Agatha Virginia "Gay" "Gaye" Hoback married Carl Russell Fix circa 1929.5,3 
Child

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S11913] Beckley Evening Post, From the Virginia Gay Fix obituary in the Dec 17, 1989 edition.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S798] Register Herald, From the Dallas A. Fix obituary in the May 1, 2008 edition.

William Morris Hoback1,2,3

M, b. January 18, 1910, d. November, 1985
FatherWade Hampton Hoback1,5,2,4 b. March 30, 1878, d. August 20, 1948
MotherEttie Lee "Etta" Quinn1,4 b. November 5, 1869, d. February 17, 1916
     His Social Security Number was 236-09-2122.6 William Morris Hoback was born on January 18, 1910 at Marie, Summers Co., West Virginia.6,3 He married Annabelle Hinte on November 30, 1935 at Mount Hope, Fayette Co., West Virginia.7 William Morris Hoback died in November, 1985 at West Virginia at age 75.6

Census Records

1910Dwelling 35, District 128, Forest Hill, Summers Co., West Virginia1
1920Dwelling 133, District 135, Greenbrier, Summers Co., West Virginia5
1940Dwelling 105, District 41-37A, Town, Raleigh Co., West Virginia8

Occupation

1940Coal miner8

Family

Annabelle Hinte b. January 16, 1916, d. November 28, 2001
Marriage*William Morris Hoback married Annabelle Hinte on November 30, 1935 at Mount Hope, Fayette Co., West Virginia.7 
Child

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S2051] Raleigh Register, From the Wade Hampton Hoback obituary in the Aug 20, 1948 edition.
  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. [S11913] Beckley Evening Post, From the Virginia Gay Fix obituary in the Dec 17, 1989 edition.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Hoback-Hinte marriage record.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Morris Hampton Hoback death certificate.
  10. [S2051] Raleigh Register, From the Hampton Hoback death story in the Jul 15, 1943 edition.

Horace L. Erskine1,2

M, b. April 16, 1903
     Horace L. Erskine and Thelma F. Hoback were divorced.3 Horace L. Erskine was born on April 16, 1903 at Mount Hope, Fayette Co., West Virginia.1,2 He married Thelma F. Hoback, daughter of Wade Hampton Hoback and Ettie Lee "Etta" Quinn, on October 12, 1927 at Mount Hope, Fayette Co., West Virginia.1

Family

Thelma F. Hoback b. October 16, 1900, d. September, 1985
Divorce*Horace L. Erskine and Thelma F. Hoback were divorced.3 
Marriage* Horace L. Erskine married Thelma F. Hoback, daughter of Wade Hampton Hoback and Ettie Lee "Etta" Quinn, on October 12, 1927 at Mount Hope, Fayette Co., West Virginia.1 

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Erskine-Hoback marriage record.
  2. [S2878] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

Carl Russell Fix1,2,3,4

M, b. July 12, 1908, d. January 27, 1955
     Carl Russell Fix was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.3 His Social Security Number was 525-01-5540.3 He was born on July 12, 1908 at Scarbro, Fayette Co., West Virginia.3,4,5 He married Agatha Virginia "Gay" "Gaye" Hoback, daughter of Wade Hampton Hoback and Ettie Lee "Etta" Quinn, circa 1929.1,6 Carl Russell Fix died on January 27, 1955 at Huntington, Cabell Co., West Virginia, at age 46.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 90, District 37, Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana1
1940Dwelling 169, District 41-10, Shady Spring, Raleigh Co., West Virginia7

Occupation

1930Repair job laborer1
1940Coal miner7

Family

Agatha Virginia "Gay" "Gaye" Hoback b. March 4, 1907, d. December 15, 1989
Marriage*Carl Russell Fix married Agatha Virginia "Gay" "Gaye" Hoback, daughter of Wade Hampton Hoback and Ettie Lee "Etta" Quinn, circa 1929.1,6 
Child

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S2051] Raleigh Register, From the Wade Hampton Hoback obituary in the Aug 20, 1948 edition.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Carl Russell Fix death certificate.
  4. [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.
  5. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  6. [S11913] Beckley Evening Post, From the Virginia Gay Fix obituary in the Dec 17, 1989 edition.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S798] Register Herald, From the Dallas A. Fix obituary in the May 1, 2008 edition.

Glenn Gardner Wells1,2,3,4,5

M, b. July 26, 1891, d. December 23, 1938
     His Social Security Number was 430-10-1439.4 Glenn Gardner Wells was buried at Greenwood Cemetery, Hot Springs, Garland Co., Arkansas.2,3 He was born on July 26, 1891 at Gaines, Genesee Co., Michigan; His draft card has a birth year of 1892.2,3,4,5 He married Thelma F. Hoback, daughter of Wade Hampton Hoback and Ettie Lee "Etta" Quinn, circa 1929.1 Glenn Gardner Wells died on December 23, 1938 at Hot Springs, Garland Co., Arkansas, at age 47.2,3,4

Census Records

1930Dwelling 90, District 37, Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana1

Occupation

1930Oyster salesman1

Family

Thelma F. Hoback b. October 16, 1900, d. September, 1985
Marriage*Glenn Gardner Wells married Thelma F. Hoback, daughter of Wade Hampton Hoback and Ettie Lee "Etta" Quinn, circa 1929.1 

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S9758] Arkansas Department of Vital Records, Arkansas, Death Certificates, 1914-1969.
  3. [S3494] Greenwood Cemetery, Garland Co., AR, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.

Juanita Nellie Hoback1,2

F, b. March 7, 1920, d. December 19, 1989
FatherWade Hampton Hoback1,3,2 b. March 30, 1878, d. August 20, 1948
MotherLula Mae Huddleston1,2 b. January 14, 1884, d. July 2, 1952
     Her Social Security Number was 235-90-7640.4 Juanita Nellie Hoback was buried at Montgomery Memorial Park, Route 60, London, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.5 Her married name was Petrella.6 She married Dominic Petrella.6 Juanita Nellie Hoback was born on March 7, 1920 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.4,2 She died on December 19, 1989 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 69.4,5 She Boomer - Mrs. Juanita N. Hebeck (Hoback) Petrella, 69, of Boomer, Fayette County, formerly of Kanawha Falls, died Dec. 19, 1989, in Memorial Division, CAMC, after a long illness. She was a homemaker and a member of Boomer Baptist Church. Surviving: daughter, Linda K. Legg of Charleston; two stepgrandchildren. Service will be 1 p.m. Friday at Boomer Baptist Church with the Rev. Harold Lewis Cioe officiating. Burial will be in Montgomery memorial Park, London. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. today at B. C. Hooper Funeral Home, Montgomery, and one hour prior to service at the church. on December 21, 1989.5

Census Records

1930Dwelling 112, District 21, Kanawha, Fayette Co., West Virginia1

Family

Dominic Petrella b. March 29, 1917, d. April, 1985
Marriage*Juanita Nellie Hoback married Dominic Petrella.6 
Child

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S11913] Beckley Evening Post, From the Virginia Gay Fix obituary in the Dec 17, 1989 edition.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Juanita Hoback Petrella obituary in the Dec 21, 1989 edition.
  6. [S2051] Raleigh Register, From the Wade Hampton Hoback obituary in the Aug 20, 1948 edition.
  7. [S10529] Bartlett-Burdette-Cox Funeral Home, online unknown url, From the Linda K. Petrella-Legg obituary.

Dominic Petrella1

M, b. March 29, 1917, d. April, 1985
     His Social Security Number was 232-14-3636.2 Dominic Petrella married Juanita Nellie Hoback, daughter of Wade Hampton Hoback and Lula Mae Huddleston.1 Dominic Petrella was born on March 29, 1917.2 He died in April, 1985 at West Virginia at age 68.2

Family

Juanita Nellie Hoback b. March 7, 1920, d. December 19, 1989
Marriage*He married Juanita Nellie Hoback, daughter of Wade Hampton Hoback and Lula Mae Huddleston.1 
Child

Citations

  1. [S2051] Raleigh Register, From the Wade Hampton Hoback obituary in the Aug 20, 1948 edition.
  2. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  3. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Juanita Hoback Petrella obituary in the Dec 21, 1989 edition.
  4. [S10529] Bartlett-Burdette-Cox Funeral Home, online unknown url, From the Linda K. Petrella-Legg obituary.

Linda K. Petrella1

F, b. March 7, 1948, d. December 17, 2012
FatherDominic Petrella1,2 b. March 29, 1917, d. April, 1985
MotherJuanita Nellie Hoback1,2 b. March 7, 1920, d. December 19, 1989
     Linda K. Petrella Linda K. Petrella-Legg, age 64 of Charleston passed away peacefully on December 17, 2012, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Charleston, WV on March 7, 1948, raised in Boomer, WV, and was the only child of the late Dee and Juanita Hoback Petrella. Linda is survived by her best friend, caregiver and loving husband, Pat Legg; two step-children, Toni Legg England and husband Toby of Indianapolis, Indiana, Patrick F. Legg, II and his wife Courtney of Cumming, GA along with six step-grandchildren and one step-great grandchild and lots of cousins from the Petrella side of the family and many friends. Linda was an employee of BB&T Bank for more than 30 years, and was formerly employed at Farmers Federal and One Valley Bank. She was very active in the community, serving on the Kanawha County Planning and Development Commission, the Private Industry Counsel of Kanawha County, WV, Workforce Board Region 3, The American Cancer Society, Financial Women International, Capitol Resource Agency, Inc., former board member of the WV Real Estate Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board and assisted with the establishment of Jubilee Housing for the Religious Coalition for Community Renewal. Linda's life motto was "We must give back to our Community that has been so good to us."2 Her Social Security Number was 234-80-7622.3 Her married name was Legg.1 She married Patrick Franklin Legg Jr.1,2 Linda K. Petrella was born on March 7, 1948 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.3,2 She died on December 17, 2012 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 64.3,2

Family

Patrick Franklin Legg Jr.
Marriage*She married Patrick Franklin Legg Jr.1,2 

Citations

  1. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Juanita Hoback Petrella obituary in the Dec 21, 1989 edition.
  2. [S10529] Bartlett-Burdette-Cox Funeral Home, online unknown url, From the Linda K. Petrella-Legg obituary.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Charles Simms Hinchman1,2,3,4

M, b. August 7, 1879, d. May 9, 1956
     His Social Security Number was 232-16-7394.3 Charles Simms Hinchman was buried at Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co., West Virginia.2 He married Thelma F. Hoback, daughter of Wade Hampton Hoback and Ettie Lee "Etta" Quinn.1,2 Charles Simms Hinchman was born on August 7, 1879 at Neal, Greenwood Co., Kansas.2,3,4 He died on May 9, 1956 at Welch, McDowell Co., West Virginia, at age 76.2

Family

Thelma F. Hoback b. October 16, 1900, d. September, 1985
Marriage*He married Thelma F. Hoback, daughter of Wade Hampton Hoback and Ettie Lee "Etta" Quinn.1,2 

Citations

  1. [S2051] Raleigh Register, From the Wade Hampton Hoback obituary in the Aug 20, 1948 edition.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Charles Sims Hinchman death certificate.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.

Esta Emma "Estie" Woodrum1,2,3

F, b. November 9, 1898, d. February, 1978
FatherJames Armstrong Woodrum1,2,5,6 b. 1859, d. 1911
MotherCallie R. Hoback1,2,4,5,6 b. August 15, 1880, d. March 14, 1970
     Esta Emma "Estie" Woodrum was buried at New Hope Church Cemetery, Monroe Co., West Virginia.7,8 Her Social Security Number was 233-96-7956.9 She was born on November 9, 1898 at Monroe Co., West Virginia.9,3 She married Walter Bryan Yates, son of Samuel Edward Yates and Victoria Light, on November 24, 1921 at Summers Co., West Virginia.3,5 As of November 24, 1921,her married name was Yates.3 Esta Emma "Estie" Woodrum died in February, 1978 at West Virginia at age 79.9

Census Records

1900Dwelling 158, District 123, Forest Hill, Summers Co., West Virginia1
1910Dwelling 111, District 101, Springfield, Monroe Co., West Virginia2
1920Dwelling 50, District 123, Milton Hall, Monroe Co., West Virginia4
1930Dwelling 103, District 1, Forest Hill, Summers Co., West Virginia10
1940Dwelling 378, District 32-6, Springfield, Monroe Co., West Virginia11

Occupation

1920Teacher4

Family

Walter Bryan Yates b. May 10, 1897, d. November 14, 1983
Marriage*Esta Emma "Estie" Woodrum married Walter Bryan Yates, son of Samuel Edward Yates and Victoria Light, on November 24, 1921 at Summers Co., West Virginia.3,5 
Child

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  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 Yates-Woodrum marriage record.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S1980] Post Herald and Register, From the Callie H. Woodrum obituary in the Mar 15, 1970 edition.
  6. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Crystel W. Whitenack obituary.
  7. [S335] M. Banks, K. Shumate, J. Banks H. Shumate, Cemeteries of Monroe County West Virginia.
  8. [S2228] New Hope Church Cemetery, Monroe Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=6069601&CRid=169160&
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  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. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  13. [S1576] VA, USA: National Publishing Co., 1946 Young American Patriots. Richmond, U. S., World War II Young American Patriots, 1941-1945.

Clara M. Woodrum1,2

F, b. September 7, 1901, d. February 22, 1997
FatherJames Armstrong Woodrum1,3,4,2 b. 1859, d. 1911
MotherCallie R. Hoback1,3,4,2 b. August 15, 1880, d. March 14, 1970
     Clara M. Woodrum was buried at New Hope Church Cemetery, Monroe Co., West Virginia.5,2 Her Social Security Number was 232-28-5322.6 She and William Anderson Vass were divorced.7 Clara M. Woodrum was born on September 7, 1901 at Marie, Summers Co., West Virginia.6,2 As of circa 1919,her married name was Vass.8 She married William Anderson Vass circa 1919.3,8 Clara M. Woodrum died on February 22, 1997 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia, at age 95.6,2 She HINTON — Clara Woodrum Vass, 95, of 1012 Greenbrier Dr., died Saturday, Feb. 22, 1997, in a Hinton hospital following a long illness. Born Sept. 7, 1901, in Marie, she was the daughter of the late James A. and Callie Hoback Woodrum. Mrs. Vass had been a lifelong resident of Summers County, was a graduate of Forest Hill High School and taught school in Summers and Monroe counties. She was a member of the Summers County Retired School Employees Association, member of the Miller Memorial United Methodist Church at Hinton and the United Methodist Women. Mrs. Vass was a former member of the New Hope United Methodist Church at Marie, where she had served as Sunday school superintendent and Sunday school teacher. She was retired in 1962 from the Federal Reformatory for Women at Alderson where she had worked for 25 years. She was preceded in death by three sisters and one brother. Survivors include a son, Julian Vass and his wife, Jean, of Plaistow, N.H; two grandsons, Nicholas Vass of Orange Park, Fla. and Brian Vass of Nashua, N.H; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Services will be 2 p.m. Thursday at New Hope United Methodist Church at Marie with Pastor Roger Holcomb officiating. Burial will follow in New Hope Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jack Ashley, Scott Briers, Bob Myers, Harry Yates and E.R. Schupe. on February 25, 1997.2

Census Records

1910Dwelling 111, District 101, Springfield, Monroe Co., West Virginia1
1920Dwelling 77, District 129, Wolf Creek, Monroe Co., West Virginia9
1930Dwelling 36, District 4, Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia8
1940Federal Reformatory for Women, District 32-11, Wolf Creek, Monroe Co., West Virginia10

Occupation

1940Junior warden10

Family

William Anderson Vass b. August 22, 1893, d. April 3, 1973
Divorce*Clara M. Woodrum and William Anderson Vass were divorced.7 
Marriage* Clara M. Woodrum married William Anderson Vass circa 1919.3,8 
Child

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S798] Register Herald, From the Clara Woodrum Vass obituary in the Feb 25, 1997 edition.
  3. [S1980] Post Herald and Register, From the Callie H. Woodrum obituary in the Mar 15, 1970 edition.
  4. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Crystel W. Whitenack obituary.
  5. [S2228] New Hope Church Cemetery, Monroe Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=6069601&CRid=169160&
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the William A. Vass obituary in the Apr 5, 1973 edition.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S2205] Haverhill Gazette, The, From the Julian Vass obituary in the Jan 13, 2004 edition.
  12. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Willie Virginia Woodrum1,2,3

F, b. July 10, 1904, d. October 8, 1993
FatherJames Armstrong Woodrum1,6,3,7 b. 1859, d. 1911
MotherCallie R. Hoback1,4,5,6,3,7 b. August 15, 1880, d. March 14, 1970
     Willie Virginia Woodrum was buried at New Hope Church Cemetery, Monroe Co., West Virginia.8 Her Social Security Number was 234-68-0987.9 She was born on July 10, 1904 at Monroe Co., West Virginia.2,9 As of September 24, 1932,her married name was Belcher.2 She married Glen Herbert Belcher on September 24, 1932 at Lewisburg, Greenbrier Co., West Virginia.2,10 Willie Virginia Woodrum died on October 8, 1993 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia, at age 89.9,8 She Willie V. Belcher, 89, of Hinton died Oct. 8, 1993, at Summers County Hospital, Hinton, after a short illness. She was a resident of Summers and Monroe counties and member of New Hope United Methodist Church, Marie. Surviving: sisters, Clara Vass of Hinton, Crystel Whitenack of Marie. Service will be 2 p.m. Sunday at New Hope United Methodist Church with the Rev. Frank Mick officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. today at Ronald Meadows Funeral Home, Hinton.
on October 9, 1993.8

Census Records

1910Dwelling 111, District 101, Springfield, Monroe Co., West Virginia1
1920Dwelling 50, District 123, Milton Hall, Monroe Co., West Virginia4
1930Dwelling 195, District 5, Springfield, Monroe Co., West Virginia5
1940Dwelling 86, District 45-9, Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia11

Family

Glen Herbert Belcher b. October 5, 1902, d. May 24, 1960
Marriage*Willie Virginia Woodrum married Glen Herbert Belcher on September 24, 1932 at Lewisburg, Greenbrier Co., West Virginia.2,10 

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Beecher-Woodrum marriage record.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S1980] Post Herald and Register, From the Callie H. Woodrum obituary in the Mar 15, 1970 edition.
  7. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Crystel W. Whitenack obituary.
  8. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Willie V. Belcher obituary in the Oct 9, 1993 edition.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S2049] Beckley Raleigh Register, From the Glen H. Belcher obituary in the May 25, 1960 edition.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Crystel M. Woodrum1,2,3,4

F, b. June 16, 1906, d. August 7, 1994
FatherJames Armstrong Woodrum5,2,4 b. 1859, d. 1911
MotherCallie R. Hoback5,6,1,2,4 b. August 15, 1880, d. March 14, 1970
     Crystel M. Woodrum Crystel W. Whitenack, 88 of Marie, W. Va. was a daughter of the late James A. and Callie Hoback Woodrum. She was a member of the New Hope United Methodist Church at Marie, and retired in 1966 from the Federal Reformatory for Women at Alderson, W. Va. She lived most of her life in Marie. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Fred Ellison in 1939, and her second husband, Curtis Whitenack in 1952; a brother, James Woodrum, Jr; and two sisters, Esta Yates and Willie V. Belcher. She is survived by a sister, Clara Vass of Hinton.4 Her married name was Whitenack.7 She was buried at New Hope Church Cemetery, Monroe Co., West Virginia.3 She married Loranzo Curtis Whitenack, son of Joseph Milburn Whitenack and Lydia Lorena Arena "Rena" Craghead.7,4 Crystel M. Woodrum was born on June 16, 1906 at Summers Co., West Virginia.5,1 As of October 3, 1927,her married name was Ellison.1 She married Frederick Rexford "Fred" Ellison on October 3, 1927 at Union, Clay Co., West Virginia.1,4,8 Crystel M. Woodrum died on August 7, 1994 at West Virginia at age 88.3

Census Records

1910Dwelling 111, District 101, Springfield, Monroe Co., West Virginia5
1920Dwelling 50, District 123, Milton Hall, Monroe Co., West Virginia6
1930Dwelling 108, District 1, Forest Hill, Summers Co., West Virginia9

Family 1

Loranzo Curtis Whitenack b. May 22, 1895, d. June 1, 1952
Marriage*Crystel M. Woodrum married Loranzo Curtis Whitenack, son of Joseph Milburn Whitenack and Lydia Lorena Arena "Rena" Craghead.7,4 

Family 2

Frederick Rexford "Fred" Ellison b. October 10, 1898, d. April 22, 1939
Marriage*Crystel M. Woodrum married Frederick Rexford "Fred" Ellison on October 3, 1927 at Union, Clay Co., West Virginia.1,4,8 

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Ellison-Woodrum marriage record.
  2. [S1980] Post Herald and Register, From the Callie H. Woodrum obituary in the Mar 15, 1970 edition.
  3. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Crystel Whitenack funeral announcement in the Aug 10, 1994 edition.
  4. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Crystel W. Whitenack obituary.
  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. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  8. [S2069] Hinton News, From the Fred R. Ellison obituary in the Apr 22, 1939 edition.
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

James Armstrong Woodrum Jr.1,2,3,4,5

M, b. July 1, 1908, d. August 11, 1953
FatherJames Armstrong Woodrum1,4,7 b. 1859, d. 1911
MotherCallie R. Hoback1,2,6,4,7 b. August 15, 1880, d. March 14, 1970
     James Armstrong Woodrum Jr. was buried at New Hope Church Cemetery, Monroe Co., West Virginia.3,8,9 He and Anna Lee Akers were divorced.3 James Armstrong Woodrum Jr. married Anna Lee Akers.10 James Armstrong Woodrum Jr. was born on July 1, 1908 at Marie, Summers Co., West Virginia.3,9,5 He died on August 11, 1953 at Monroe Co., West Virginia, at age 45.3,8,9 He Hinton, Aug. 12 - Funeral services for James A. Woodrum, 45, who died unexpectedly Tuesday afternoon, will be conducted at the New Hope Methodist Church at Marie by the Rev. Harry V. Wheeler, and burial will follow in the church cemetery. The body will be removed to the church one hour before the services. The body was removed to the Woodrum home at Marie this afternoon from the Ronald Meadows Funeral Parlors. on August 13, 1953.8

Census Records

1910Dwelling 111, District 101, Springfield, Monroe Co., West Virginia1
1920Dwelling 50, District 123, Milton Hall, Monroe Co., West Virginia2
1930Dwelling 195, District 5, Springfield, Monroe Co., West Virginia6
1940Dwelling 363, District 32-6, Springfield, Monroe Co., West Virginia11

Occupation

1930Farm laborer6
1940Tenant farmer11

Family

Anna Lee Akers b. December 12, 1912, d. June, 1984
Divorce*James Armstrong Woodrum Jr. and Anna Lee Akers were divorced.3 
Marriage* James Armstrong Woodrum Jr. married Anna Lee Akers.10 
Child

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the James Armstrong Woodrum death certificate.
  4. [S1980] Post Herald and Register, From the Callie H. Woodrum obituary in the Mar 15, 1970 edition.
  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. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Crystel W. Whitenack obituary.
  8. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the James A. Woodrum obituary in the Aug 13, 1953 edition.
  9. [S2228] New Hope Church Cemetery, Monroe Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=6069601&CRid=169160&
  10. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the infant Woodrum death certificate.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Frederick Rexford "Fred" Ellison1,2,3,4,5

M, b. October 10, 1898, d. April 22, 1939
     Frederick Rexford "Fred" Ellison was buried at New Hope Church Cemetery, Monroe Co., West Virginia.3 He was born on October 10, 1898 at Summers Co., West Virginia.1,2 He married Crystel M. Woodrum, daughter of James Armstrong Woodrum and Callie R. Hoback, on October 3, 1927 at Union, Clay Co., West Virginia.1,6,5 Frederick Rexford "Fred" Ellison Fred R. Ellison, 40 years old, well known Marie resident, died of influenza this morning at 8:00 o'clock in the Chesapeake and Ohio hospital at Clifton Forge where he was taken Friday for treatment. He had been ill at home for several months prior to being removed to the hospital. Funeral arrangements were not complete today, though it was thought service would bt held at Marie Monday. The body was expected to be brought to Hinton this afternoon. Mr. Ellison formerly was employed as a carpenter on the C. & O. railway, but retired from active work last January as a result of ill health. He was born at Marie, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis A. Ellison, and was widely known in that section. Mr. Ellison was affiliated wth the Methodist church, and was a member of the Modern Woodmen of America. He is survived by his parents, residents of Marie; his wife, the former Miss Chrystel Woodrum; sister, Mrs. John Blaker, of Lindside; and three brothers, W. F. Ellison and B. D. Ellison, of Bellepoint, and P. J. Ellison, of Marie. on April 22, 1939.5 He died on April 22, 1939 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia, at age 40.3,4,5

Census Records

1930Dwelling 108, District 1, Forest Hill, Summers Co., West Virginia7

Occupation

1930Federal road camp guard7

Family

Crystel M. Woodrum b. June 16, 1906, d. August 7, 1994
Marriage*Frederick Rexford "Fred" Ellison married Crystel M. Woodrum, daughter of James Armstrong Woodrum and Callie R. Hoback, on October 3, 1927 at Union, Clay Co., West Virginia.1,6,5 

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Ellison-Woodrum marriage record.
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [S2228] New Hope Church Cemetery, Monroe Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=6069601&CRid=169160&
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S2069] Hinton News, From the Fred R. Ellison obituary in the Apr 22, 1939 edition.
  6. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Crystel W. Whitenack obituary.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

Glen Herbert Belcher1,2,3,4

M, b. October 5, 1902, d. May 24, 1960
     Glen Herbert Belcher was buried at New Hope Church Cemetery, Monroe Co., West Virginia.2,3,4 He was born on October 5, 1902 at Marie, Summers Co., West Virginia.1,3,4 He married Willie Virginia Woodrum, daughter of James Armstrong Woodrum and Callie R. Hoback, on September 24, 1932 at Lewisburg, Greenbrier Co., West Virginia.5,4 Glen Herbert Belcher died on May 24, 1960 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 57.3,4 He Funeral services for Glen H. Belcher, 57, Bellepoint, will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. Thursday in the New Hope Church, Marie, with the Rev. Robert Shields, the Rev. Clyde E. Bussard, and the Rev. Virgil Cook in charge. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Belcher died at 2:15 p.m. Tuesday in a Beckley hospital after a three-year illness. Born Oct. 5, 1902, at Marie, he was a son of the late James Floyd and Sarah Perdue Belcher. He was a lifelong resident of Summers County and had resided in Bellepoint for the past 22 years. Belcher was a member of the New Hope Methodist Church at Marie and a member of the Modern Woodman of America. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Willie Woodrum Belcher; a brother, William P. Belcher of Charleston; and four sisters, Mrs. N. G. Light of Alderson, Mrs. Maye Vass and Mrs. Claude Mitchell, both of Forest Hill, and Mrs. Beulah Straud of Beckley. on May 25, 1960.4

Census Records

1940Dwelling 86, District 45-9, Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia6

Occupation

1940Railroad bluff inspector6

Family

Willie Virginia Woodrum b. July 10, 1904, d. October 8, 1993
Marriage*Glen Herbert Belcher married Willie Virginia Woodrum, daughter of James Armstrong Woodrum and Callie R. Hoback, on September 24, 1932 at Lewisburg, Greenbrier Co., West Virginia.5,4 

Citations

  1. [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.
  2. [S2228] New Hope Church Cemetery, Monroe Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=6069601&CRid=169160&
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Glen Herbert Belcher death certificate.
  4. [S2049] Beckley Raleigh Register, From the Glen H. Belcher obituary in the May 25, 1960 edition.
  5. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Beecher-Woodrum marriage record.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

William Anderson Vass1,2,3,4

M, b. August 22, 1893, d. April 3, 1973
     William Anderson Vass was buried at Wayside Methodist Church Cemetery, Wayside, Monroe Co., West Virginia.5,4 His Social Security Number was 232-01-9402.6 He and Clara M. Woodrum were divorced.5 William Anderson Vass was born on August 22, 1893 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.2,3,6,7,4 He married Clara M. Woodrum, daughter of James Armstrong Woodrum and Callie R. Hoback, circa 1919.8,1 William Anderson Vass died on April 3, 1973 at Stanford, Lincoln Co., Kentucky, at age 79.5,9,4 He HINTON - William A. Vass, 80, of Hinton, died Tuesday in a nursing home in Stanford, Ky. He was a veteran of World War I, a member of American Legion and the Methodist church. Surviving: son, Julian of Boston, Mass; brothers, W. H. Vass of Hinton, K. D. Vass of Alexandria, Va., J. C. Vass of Lynside, B. D. Vass of Wayside, R. M. Vass of Bradley, N. H. Vass of Beckley; sisters, Mrs. Minta Woods of Hinton, Miss Helen Vass of Newark, Del. Service will be 2 p.m. Friday at Wayside Methodist Church with the Rev. Greg Lewis officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call after 5 p.m. today at E. M. Meadows Funeral Home in Hinton. on April 5, 1973.5

Census Records

1920Dwelling 77, District 129, Wolf Creek, Monroe Co., West Virginia10
1930Dwelling 36, District 4, Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia1

Occupation

1920Teacher10
1930Electrician1

Family

Clara M. Woodrum b. September 7, 1901, d. February 22, 1997
Divorce*William Anderson Vass and Clara M. Woodrum were divorced.5 
Marriage* William Anderson Vass married Clara M. Woodrum, daughter of James Armstrong Woodrum and Callie R. Hoback, circa 1919.8,1 
Child

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  4. [S2232] Wayside Cemetery, Monroe Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSsr=201&GScid=80240&GRid=5487093&CRid=80240&
  5. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the William A. Vass obituary in the Apr 5, 1973 edition.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  8. [S1980] Post Herald and Register, From the Callie H. Woodrum obituary in the Mar 15, 1970 edition.
  9. [S1324] Health Data Branch, Divisision of Epidemiology and Health Planning Commonwealth of Kentucky, Kentucky Death Index, 1911-2000.
  10. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S2205] Haverhill Gazette, The, From the Julian Vass obituary in the Jan 13, 2004 edition.
  12. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Julian M. Vass1,2,3

M, b. February 16, 1924, d. January 2, 2004
FatherWilliam Anderson Vass1,2,4,6 b. August 22, 1893, d. April 3, 1973
MotherClara M. Woodrum1,4,5,6 b. September 7, 1901, d. February 22, 1997
     His Social Security Number was 236-22-1517.7 Julian M. Vass was buried at New Hope Church Cemetery, Monroe Co., West Virginia.8,9 He married Mabelle Florence Drury.10 Julian M. Vass was born on February 16, 1924 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.7,4,8,3,9 He married Jean M. Westerman circa 1971.4,11 Julian M. Vass died on January 2, 2004 at Gloucester, Essex Co., Massachusetts, at age 79.7,4,8,9 He Julian Vass, 79, formerly of Hampstead, N.H., died Jan. 2 at Greycliff Nursing Home in Gloucester. Mr. Vass was the husband of Jean (Westerman)(Davis) Vass. Born in Hinton, W.V., Feb. 16, 1924, he was the son of the late William and Clara (Woodrum) Vass. Mr. Vass graduated from Greenville High School in Greenville, W.V. He continued his education attending Concord College in West Virginia until he left to join the U.S. Army during World War II, where he served in Europe. Mr. Vass was employed as an electrical engineer at Western Electric where he worked 20 years before his retirement in 1983. He had attend the First Baptist Church in Haverhill and was a 20-year member of the Haverhill Lodge 165 B.P.O. Elks. He was a life member of the Masonic Lodge in Woonsocket, R.I. Mr. Vass was an avid golfer. In addition to his wife of 23 years, he is survived by his sons, Nicholas C. Vass of Florida and Brian C. Vass of New Hampshire; and three stepgrandchildren. Funeral services at Dole, Childs & Shaw Funeral Home, 148 Main Street, Haverhill will be private. There will be no calling hours at the family's request. Burial will be in West Virginia. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of donor's choice. on January 13, 2004.4

Census Records

1930Dwelling 36, District 4, Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 370, District 32-6, Springfield, Monroe Co., West Virginia12

Family 1

Mabelle Florence Drury b. October 17, 1920, d. June 5, 2001
Marriage*Julian M. Vass married Mabelle Florence Drury.10 
Children

Family 2

Jean M. Westerman b. March 6, 1927, d. June 22, 2011
Marriage*Julian M. Vass married Jean M. Westerman circa 1971.4,11 

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the William A. Vass obituary in the Apr 5, 1973 edition.
  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. [S2205] Haverhill Gazette, The, From the Julian Vass obituary in the Jan 13, 2004 edition.
  5. [S798] Register Herald, From the Clara Woodrum Vass obituary in the Feb 25, 1997 edition.
  6. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S1405] National Cemetery Administration, U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006.
  9. [S2228] New Hope Church Cemetery, Monroe Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=6069601&CRid=169160&
  10. [S1789] Florida Times-Union, The, From the Nicholas C. Vass obituary in the Mar 22, 2005 edition.
  11. [S11175] Dole, Childs & Shaw Funeral Home and Cremation Services, online www.dcsfuneralhome.com, From the Jean M. Westerman Davis Vass obituary.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From an article in the Jun 11, 1970 edition.

Nicholas Charles "Nick" Vass1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. September 23, 1944, d. March 19, 2005
FatherJulian M. Vass1,2,4,7 b. February 16, 1924, d. January 2, 2004
MotherMabelle Florence Drury4,8 b. October 17, 1920, d. June 5, 2001
     His Social Security Number was 146-36-4198.9 Nicholas Charles "Nick" Vass was buried at Magnolia Cemetery, Orange Park, Clay Co., Florida.3,4,5 He married Ruthanna Unknown.10 Nicholas Charles "Nick" Vass married Susan Unknown.10 Nicholas Charles "Nick" Vass was born on September 23, 1944 at Woonsocket, Providence Co., Rhode Island.9,3,4,5,6 He and Ruthanna Unknown were divorced on June 25, 1981 at Duval Co., Florida.10 Nicholas Charles "Nick" Vass and Susan Unknown were divorced on April 17, 1986 at Duval Co., Florida.10 Nicholas Charles "Nick" Vass died on March 19, 2005 at Clay Co., Florida, at age 60.9,3,4,5 He Nicholas "Nick" C. Vass, 60, of Orange Park, FL, passed away Saturday, March 19, 2005. Born on September 23, 1944 in Woonsocket, RI, he was a security manager and was very active in law enforcement for the past 30 years. He was a member of the Florida Highway Patrol Auxiliary and a member of St. Peters Episcopal Church in Jacksonville, FL. Mr. Vass served his country in the United States Army and was a member of the ASIS and NRA. A Clay County resident for the past 30 years he was preceded in death by his parents, Julian and Mabelle Vass and is survived by his fiance, Ina B. Webb of Orange Park, FL and his brother, Brian Vass of New Hampshire. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 23, 2005 at St. Peters Episcopal Church with Father Tony Ferguson officiating. Interment will follow in Magnolia Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday (TODAY) at Broadus-Raines & Pons Family Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in his name may be made to the charity of your choice. Arrangements are under the care of Broadus-Raines & Pons Family Funeral Home, 501 Spring St., Green Cove Springs, FL (904) 284-4000. on March 22, 2005.4

Family 1

Susan Unknown
Marriage*He married Susan Unknown.10 
Divorce* Nicholas Charles "Nick" Vass and Susan Unknown were divorced on April 17, 1986 at Duval Co., Florida.10 

Family 2

Ruthanna Unknown
Marriage*Nicholas Charles "Nick" Vass married Ruthanna Unknown.10 
Divorce* Nicholas Charles "Nick" Vass and Ruthanna Unknown were divorced on June 25, 1981 at Duval Co., Florida.10 

Citations

  1. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From an article in the Jun 11, 1970 edition.
  2. [S2205] Haverhill Gazette, The, From the Julian Vass obituary in the Jan 13, 2004 edition.
  3. [S1405] National Cemetery Administration, U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006.
  4. [S1789] Florida Times-Union, The, From the Nicholas C. Vass obituary in the Mar 22, 2005 edition.
  5. [S11176] Magnolia Cemetery, Clay Co., FL, online www.findagrave.com.
  6. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  7. [S798] Register Herald, From the Clara Woodrum Vass obituary in the Feb 25, 1997 edition.
  8. [S11177] Rockingham News, The, From the Mabelle F. Drury Vass obituary in the Jun 8, 2001 edition.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S1238] Florida Department of Health, Florida Divorce Index, 1927-2001.

Jean M. Westerman1,2

F, b. March 6, 1927, d. June 22, 2011
     Jean M. Westerman Jean M. (Westerman) (Davis) Vass, 84, passed away June 22, 2011 at Hannah Duston Healthcare Center in Haverhill. Mrs. Vass was the wife of the late Allan Van Voorhees Davis and Julian Vass. Born in Lancaster, PA on March 6, 1927, Mrs. Vass was the daughter of the late Dr. James M. and Margaret C. (Benfield) Westerman. Jean graduated from The Shippen School for Girls in Lancaster, PA, and continued her education graduating from Edgewood Park Junior College in Briarcliff, NY, with a degree in interior design, and later attended classes at the University of Neuchatel, Switzerland. After moving to the Haverhill area, she taught kindergarten at the First Baptist Church in Haverhill and then as a teacher's assistant in the Haverhill School System. Jean was also the area representative for the Henri Fayette Card Company of Chicago, IL specializing in Christmas cards. Jean was a member of the Junior League of Lancaster, PA, an award winning golfer with a seven handicap at the Lancaster Country Club, and a member of the Junior Ice Capades of Hershey, PA. Jean also enjoyed tennis, skiing with her family, traveling and playing bridge with the same group of women for over fifty years. Jean is survived by her children, Julia Payson Davis Butters and her husband Jeffrey Allen Butters of Thousand Oaks, CA and Atkinson, NH, Jefferson Westerman Davis and his wife Ellen Small Davis of Bradford, MA; grandchildren, J. Westerman Davis, Jr., Egan C. Davis and Declan A. Davis; sister, Janice Westerman Johns of Sedona, AZ. In-laws, Kingsbury "King" and Suzanne Davis of Haverhill, Drs John B. and Joy Davis of White Bear Lake, MN, and Mrs. George S. Davis of Atkinson, NH, cousins, and many nieces and nephews. Jean was predeceased by her son Allan V.V. Davis, Jr., and was the sister of the late James H. Westerman. At her request the funeral service at Dole, Childs & Shaw Funeral Home, 148 Main Street, Haverhill will be private. Interment at Linwood Cemetery.2 She was buried at Linwood Cemetery, 41 John Ward Avenue, Haverhill, Essex Co., Massachusetts. Her Social Security Number was 197-24-3900.3 She was born on March 6, 1927 at Lancaster, Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania.2,3 As of circa 1971,her married name was Vass.1 She married Julian M. Vass, son of William Anderson Vass and Clara M. Woodrum, circa 1971.1,2 Jean M. Westerman died on June 22, 2011 at Haverhill, Essex Co., Massachusetts, at age 84.2,3

Family

Julian M. Vass b. February 16, 1924, d. January 2, 2004
Marriage*She married Julian M. Vass, son of William Anderson Vass and Clara M. Woodrum, circa 1971.1,2 

Citations

  1. [S2205] Haverhill Gazette, The, From the Julian Vass obituary in the Jan 13, 2004 edition.
  2. [S11175] Dole, Childs & Shaw Funeral Home and Cremation Services, online www.dcsfuneralhome.com, From the Jean M. Westerman Davis Vass obituary.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Mabelle Florence Drury1,2,3

F, b. October 17, 1920, d. June 5, 2001
     Mabelle Florence Drury married Julian M. Vass, son of William Anderson Vass and Clara M. Woodrum.4 Mabelle Florence Drury was buried at Union Cemetery, 125 North Smithfield Road, North Smithfield, Providence Co., Rhode Island.2 Her Social Security Number was 039-01-8709.3 Her married name was Vass.4 She was born on October 17, 1920 at Woonsocket, Providence Co., Rhode Island.1,3 She died on June 5, 2001 at Manchester, Hillsborough Co., New Hampshire, at age 80.1,3 She HAMPSTEAD - Mabelle F. (Drury) Vass, 80, died Tuesday, June 5, 2001, in Elliot Hospital, Manchester, following an extended illness. She was born in Woonsocket, R.I., and had resided in Hampstead since 1967. She was educated in Bellingham, Mass., schools, was a 1938 graduate of Franklin (Mass.) High School and attended Dean Junior College. Mrs. Vass was a telephone operator for New England Telephone & Telegraph for 30 years. She was a member of St. Christopher's Episcopal Church. She was the former chairman of the Hampstead Senior Citizen's Committee and keeper of the key of the Hampstead Meetinghouse; a life member of the Order of Eastern Star; a member of the Telephone Pioneers of America; and a volunteer and committee member for the United Way of Hampstead. She is survived by two sons, Nicholas Vass of Florida and Brian Vass of Nashua. on June 8, 2001.1

Family

Julian M. Vass b. February 16, 1924, d. January 2, 2004
Marriage*She married Julian M. Vass, son of William Anderson Vass and Clara M. Woodrum.4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S11177] Rockingham News, The, From the Mabelle F. Drury Vass obituary in the Jun 8, 2001 edition.
  2. [S11178] Union Cemetery, Providence Co., RI, online www.findagrave.com.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S1789] Florida Times-Union, The, From the Nicholas C. Vass obituary in the Mar 22, 2005 edition.

Gillie Anne Sowers1,2

F, b. April 20, 1857, d. December 5, 1925
     Gillie Anne Sowers was buried at Piedmont Cemetery, Rt. 11 to Shawsville, turn at nursing home, Rt. 637, about 8 miles on the left, Montgomery Co., Virginia.3 She was born on April 20, 1857 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4,3 As of November 18, 1880,her married name was Hoback.1 She married Noah William Hale Hoback, son of Nancy Ann Hoback, on November 18, 1880 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 Gillie Anne Sowers died on December 5, 1925 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 68.3

Census Records

1900Dwelling 310, District 61, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia5
1910Dwelling 67, District 92, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia6
1920Dwelling 215, District 104, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia7

Family

Noah William Hale Hoback b. March 5, 1849, d. December 23, 1920
Marriage*Gillie Anne Sowers married Noah William Hale Hoback, son of Nancy Ann Hoback, on November 18, 1880 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S240] Ruth G. Hale & Glenna G. Garner, Piedmont Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA.
  4. [S2206] Mary Hoback Miller Family Tree, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/16515919/person/1436735517
  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. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  9. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  10. [S2211] Mary Conner Williams, "Descendants of George Willie Sisson."
  11. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  12. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  13. [S11769] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Birth Registers, 1853-1911.

Lena Gertrude Hoback1,2,3,4,5

F, b. April 3, 1882, d. April 11, 1965
FatherNoah William Hale Hoback6,4,5 b. March 5, 1849, d. December 23, 1920
MotherGillie Anne Sowers6,4,5 b. April 20, 1857, d. December 5, 1925
     Lena Gertrude Hoback was buried at Piedmont Cemetery, Rt. 11 to Shawsville, turn at nursing home, Rt. 637, about 8 miles on the left, Montgomery Co., Virginia.7,4 Her Social Security Number was 230-40-8261.8 She was born on April 3, 1882 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.8,4 As of April 16, 1904,her married name was Atkinson.5 She married Eugene Atkinson on April 16, 1904 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.4,5 Lena Gertrude Hoback died on April 11, 1965 at Radford, Virginia, at age 83.8,4

Census Records

1900Dwelling 310, District 61, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia6
1920Dwelling 80, District 105, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia1
1930Dwelling 85, District 2, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia9
1940Dwelling 28, District 61-4, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia10

Family

Eugene Atkinson b. January 14, 1875, d. June 30, 1951
Marriage*Lena Gertrude Hoback married Eugene Atkinson on April 16, 1904 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.4,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the William Bane Atkinson, Sr. obituary in the Jun 18, 2009 edition.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  6. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S240] Ruth G. Hale & Glenna G. Garner, Piedmont Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Audrey Mae/May Hoback1,2,3,4

F, b. October 24, 1885, d. February 15, 1965
FatherNoah William Hale Hoback1,2,3,4,5,6 b. March 5, 1849, d. December 23, 1920
MotherGillie Anne Sowers1,2,3,4,5,6 b. April 20, 1857, d. December 5, 1925
     Audrey Mae/May Hoback was buried at Piedmont Cemetery, Rt. 11 to Shawsville, turn at nursing home, Rt. 637, about 8 miles on the left, Montgomery Co., Virginia.7,8,5 Her Social Security Number was 231-64-5115.4 She was born on October 24, 1885 at Otey, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,7,3,4,5 As of August 9, 1907,her married name was Sisson.6 She married George Leonard Sisson, son of George William "Willie" Sisson and Alice Rachel "Nellie" Boone, on August 9, 1907 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.5,6 Audrey Mae/May Hoback died on February 15, 1965 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 79.7,3,8,5 She Mrs. Audrey M. Sisson, 79, of Shawsville died Monday in Shawsville nursing home. Surviving are two sons, Hugh Sisson, Vance Sisson, Rt. 1, Shawsville; a sister, Mrs. Lena Atkinson, Shawsville. Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Piedmont Methodist Church, with burial in Piedmont Cemetery. The body is at Richardson Funeral Home in Christiansburg. on February 16, 1965.8

Census Records

1900Dwelling 310, District 61, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia1
1910Dwelling 67, District 92, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia2
1920Dwelling 225, District 104, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia9
1930Dwelling 449, District 2, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia10
1940Dwelling 17, District 61-4, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia11

Family

George Leonard Sisson b. June 21, 1885, d. October 7, 1963
Marriage*Audrey Mae/May Hoback married George Leonard Sisson, son of George William "Willie" Sisson and Alice Rachel "Nellie" Boone, on August 9, 1907 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.5,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S2211] Mary Conner Williams, "Descendants of George Willie Sisson."
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  7. [S240] Ruth G. Hale & Glenna G. Garner, Piedmont Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA.
  8. [S3196] Radford News Journal, From the Audrey M. Sisson obituary in the Feb 16, 1965 edition.
  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. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lynn S. Sisson obituary in an unknown edition.
  13. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  14. [S1653] Bureau of Vital Statistics North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates, 1909-1976, From the Paul Brown Sisson death certificate.
  15. [S2193] Knoxville News-Sentinel, The, From the Paul B. Sisson obituary in the Apr 2, 1942 edition.

Effie Myrtle Hoback1,2,3

F, b. April 1, 1890, d. May 26, 1962
FatherNoah William Hale Hoback1,4,3,2,5 b. March 5, 1849, d. December 23, 1920
MotherGillie Anne Sowers1,4,3,2,5 b. April 20, 1857, d. December 5, 1925
     Effie Myrtle Hoback was buried at Piedmont Cemetery, Rt. 11 to Shawsville, turn at nursing home, Rt. 637, about 8 miles on the left, Montgomery Co., Virginia.6 Her Social Security Number was 226-40-3623.7 She was born on April 1, 1890 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,4,3,5,7 As of November 28, 1910,her married name was Jewell.2 She married Doctor Valentine Jewell, son of Commodore Hall Jewell and Arena Ellen Shank, on November 28, 1910 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.2 As of June 23, 1956,her married name was Sisson.3 Effie Myrtle Hoback married Otho Preston Sisson on June 23, 1956 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.4,3 Effie Myrtle Hoback died on May 26, 1962 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 72.4

Census Records

1900Dwelling 310, District 61, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia1
1910Dwelling 67, District 92, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia8
1920Dwelling 216, District 104, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia9
1930Dwelling 293, District 2, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia10
1940Dwelling 23, District 61-4, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia11

Occupation

1910Teacher8
1940Store clerk11

Family 1

Doctor Valentine Jewell b. September 12, 1885, d. July 5, 1942
Marriage*Effie Myrtle Hoback married Doctor Valentine Jewell, son of Commodore Hall Jewell and Arena Ellen Shank, on November 28, 1910 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.2 

Family 2

Otho Preston Sisson b. September 24, 1888, d. December 2, 1970
Marriage*Effie Myrtle Hoback married Otho Preston Sisson on June 23, 1956 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.4,3 

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S11769] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Birth Registers, 1853-1911.
  6. [S240] Ruth G. Hale & Glenna G. Garner, Piedmont Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA.
  7. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  8. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  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.

Adeline Elizabeth Oyler1,2

F, b. October 23, 1853, d. January 4, 1878
FatherLewis Oyler1
     Adeline Elizabeth Oyler was buried at Piedmont Cemetery, Rt. 11 to Shawsville, turn at nursing home, Rt. 637, about 8 miles on the left, Montgomery Co., Virginia.3 She was born on October 23, 1853 at Virginia.4,3 As of November 17, 1870,her married name was Hoback.1 She married Noah William Hale Hoback, son of Nancy Ann Hoback, on November 17, 1870 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 Adeline Elizabeth Oyler died on January 4, 1878 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 24.4,3

Family

Noah William Hale Hoback b. March 5, 1849, d. December 23, 1920
Marriage*She married Noah William Hale Hoback, son of Nancy Ann Hoback, on November 17, 1870 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S48] Montgomery Co., Virginia Court House, Register 1, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S2207] Black Family Tree, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/11040705/person/-529896482
  3. [S240] Ruth G. Hale & Glenna G. Garner, Piedmont Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA.
  4. [S2206] Mary Hoback Miller Family Tree, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/16515919/person/1436735517
  5. [S325] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1873.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.