John Thomas "Jack" Gowen Jr.1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. February 25, 1917, d. May 23, 2007
FatherJohn Thomas Gowen1,2,7,4,8,9 b. August 22, 1887, d. October 4, 1972
MotherLillian Gwendolyn Robertson1,2,7,4,8,9 b. September 17, 1888, d. October 23, 1969
     His Social Security Number was 361-09-0031.4 John Thomas "Jack" Gowen Jr. was born on February 25, 1917 at Hopewell, Virginia.3,10 He married Jean Bacon on June 24, 1944 at Cook Co., Illinois.6 John Thomas "Jack" Gowen Jr. died on May 23, 2007 at Illinois at age 90.10,4,11

Census Records

1920Dwelling 427, District 14, Ward 3, Lynchburg, Virginia1
1930Dwelling 2, District 1776, Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois8
1940Dwelling 238, District 103-3003, Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois2
1950Dwelling 55, District 103-4589, Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois7

Occupation

1940Cashier2
1950Accountant and office manager7

Family

Jean Bacon b. August 29, 1920
Marriage*John Thomas "Jack" Gowen Jr. married Jean Bacon on June 24, 1944 at Cook Co., Illinois.6 

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  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. [S1897] Cook County Clerk, Cook County, Illinois Marriage Index, 1930-1960.
  7. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S493] Chicago Tribune, From the Lillian Gowen obituary in the Oct 25, 1969 edition.
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  11. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.

George Burchman Fazzi Jr.1,2,3

M, b. January 23, 1921, d. June 12, 1985
FatherGeorge Burchman Fazzi1,4 b. May 4, 1889, d. August 27, 1958
MotherLucille Elizabeth Gowen1,4 b. December 28, 1900, d. March 31, 1970
     His Social Security Number was 197-12-2955.5 George Burchman Fazzi Jr. was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Lynchburg, Virginia.6 He was born on January 23, 1921 at Lynchburg, Virginia.6,2,3,7,5,8 He married Barbara A. "Bobi" Bryan in 1952 at Dade Co., Florida.9,10 George Burchman Fazzi Jr. died on June 12, 1985 at Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., New Jersey, at age 64.6,7,8

Census Records

1930Dwelling 172, District 14, Lynchburg, Virginia1
1940Dwelling 112, District 111-15, Lynchburg, Virginia4
1950Dwelling 10, District 1-1134, Washington, D.C.11

Occupation

1950Liquor store salesman11

Family

Barbara A. "Bobi" Bryan b. July 15, 1927, d. April 29, 2012
Marriage*George Burchman Fazzi Jr. married Barbara A. "Bobi" Bryan in 1952 at Dade Co., Florida.9,10 
Children

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  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. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S2846] Holy Cross Cemetery, Lynchburg, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=fazzi&GSfn=george&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=30906935&CRid=50675&df=all&
  7. [S8391] New Jersey State Archives, New Jersey, Death Index, 1901-2017.
  8. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  9. [S9499] Times-Tribune, The, From the Barbara A. Fazzi obituary in the May 1, 2010 edition.
  10. [S1369] Florida Department of Health, Florida Marriage Collection, 1822-1875 & 1927-2001.
  11. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S9499] Times-Tribune, The, From the Barbara Jean Hankey obituary in the Aug 4, 2004 edition.

Catherine Belle Fazzi1,2,3,4

F, b. November 7, 1922, d. December 7, 1974
FatherGeorge Burchman Fazzi1,2,3 b. May 4, 1889, d. August 27, 1958
MotherLucille Elizabeth Gowen1,2,3 b. December 28, 1900, d. March 31, 1970
     Her Social Security Number was 231-12-1305.5 Catherine Belle Fazzi was buried at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia.6,7 She was born on November 7, 1922 at Lynchburg, Virginia.6,5,4,7 As of October 15, 1943,her married name was Boles.3 She married Jack Farris Boles on October 15, 1943 at Lynchburg, Virginia.3 Catherine Belle Fazzi died on December 7, 1974 at age 52.6,7

Census Records

1930Dwelling 172, District 14, Lynchburg, Virginia1
1940Dwelling 112, District 111-15, Lynchburg, Virginia2
1950Dwelling 66, District 37-208C, Oceanside, San Diego Co., California8

Family

Jack Farris Boles b. January 1, 1919, d. June 18, 1997
Marriage*Catherine Belle Fazzi married Jack Farris Boles on October 15, 1943 at Lynchburg, Virginia.3 

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S3235] Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  7. [S1405] National Cemetery Administration, U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006.
  8. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Paul Gowen Fazzi Sr.1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. August 9, 1924, d. November 7, 2008
FatherGeorge Burchman Fazzi1,2,8,3 b. May 4, 1889, d. August 27, 1958
MotherLucille Elizabeth Gowen1,2,8,3 b. December 28, 1900, d. March 31, 1970
     His Social Security Number was 227-22-8030.9 Paul Gowen Fazzi Sr. was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Lynchburg, Virginia.2 He was born on August 9, 1924 at Lynchburg, Virginia.9,2,5,10,6 He married Margaret Louise Garrett on February 1, 1945 at Lynchburg, Virginia.2,3,4 Paul Gowen Fazzi Sr. died on November 7, 2008 at Charlottesville, Virginia, at age 84.9,2,10,7 He Paul Gowen Fazzi, Sr., 84, died on Friday, Nov.7, 2008, at the University of Virginia Hospital in Charlottesville. He was born in Lynchburg, the son of the late George B. and Lucille G. Fazzi. Paul attended the University of Notre Dame and graduated from the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. After pursuing a career as a chief engineering officer, he joined B & W Nuclear Power Division from which he retired in 1989. He is survived by his wife of 63 yrs, Margaret Garrett Fazzi; 2 sons, Paul G. Fazzi, Jr. of Lynchburg; Peter G. Fazzi of Evington, 1 daughter, Cecilia F. van Eeden of Conyngham, PA; 2 granddaughters, Patricia E. Lenker & her husband Erik of Hopewell Junction, NY; Emily van Eeden of Harrisburg, PA; and a great-granddaughter, Abigail Lenker of Hopewell Junction, NY. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by 2 brothers and 2 sisters. Paul was a life-long member of Holy Cross Catholic Church in Lynchburg. There will be a graveside service at Holy Cross Cemetery. on November 9, 2008.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 172, District 14, Lynchburg, Virginia1
1940Dwelling 112, District 111-15, Lynchburg, Virginia8

Family

Margaret Louise Garrett b. February 25, 1925, d. December 25, 2019
Marriage*Paul Gowen Fazzi Sr. married Margaret Louise Garrett on February 1, 1945 at Lynchburg, Virginia.2,3,4 
Children
  • Cecilia Margaret Fazzi2,3,4
  • Paul Gowen Fazzi Jr.2,4
  • Peter Garrett Fazzi2,3,4

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1772] Daily Progress, The, From the Paul Gowen Fazzi, Sr. obitutary in the Nov 9, 2008 edition.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S12448] Heritage Funeral Service and Crematory, online www.heritagefuneralandcremation.com, From the Margaret Louise Garrett Fazzi obituary.
  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. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.

Margaret Louise Garrett1,2,3,4

F, b. February 25, 1925, d. December 25, 2019
     Margaret Louise Garrett was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Lynchburg, Virginia.5 She Margaret Louise Garrett Fazzi, 96, of Lynchburg, passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2019, at Lynchburg General Hospital. Margaret was preceded in death by her parents, William and Lucy Garrett; her brothers, Frederick and Dr. William Garrett; and her husband of 63 years, Paul Gowen Fazzi. Margaret is survived by her children, Cecilia F. van Eeden, Paul G. Fazzi Jr., and Peter G. Fazzi; her grandchildren, Patricia Lenker (Erik) and Emily King (Marty) and her great-grandchildren, Abigail and Aiden Lenker and Madilyn and Julia King. Margaret was a long-time resident of Lynchburg, retired from Medical Associates of Lynchburg. She loved flowers and was a founding member of the Fort Hill Garden Club; an active member of the Lynchburg Women's Club and was an avid bridge player and a devotee of crossword puzzles. Margaret was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church. A graveside service will be held at Holy Cross Cemetery. The family would like to thank the staff at The Summit for the care and loved she enjoyed there.3 She was born on February 25, 1925 at Richmond, Virginia.2,5,4 As of February 1, 1945,her married name was Fazzi.2 She married Paul Gowen Fazzi Sr., son of George Burchman Fazzi and Lucille Elizabeth Gowen, on February 1, 1945 at Lynchburg, Virginia.1,2,3 Margaret Louise Garrett died on December 25, 2019 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 94.5,3

Census Records

1950Dwelling 172, District 112-42, Lynchburg, Virginia6

Family

Paul Gowen Fazzi Sr. b. August 9, 1924, d. November 7, 2008
Marriage*Margaret Louise Garrett married Paul Gowen Fazzi Sr., son of George Burchman Fazzi and Lucille Elizabeth Gowen, on February 1, 1945 at Lynchburg, Virginia.1,2,3 
Children
  • Cecilia Margaret Fazzi1,2,3,6
  • Paul Gowen Fazzi Jr.1,3,6
  • Peter Garrett Fazzi1,2,3

Citations

  1. [S1772] Daily Progress, The, From the Paul Gowen Fazzi, Sr. obitutary in the Nov 9, 2008 edition.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S12448] Heritage Funeral Service and Crematory, online www.heritagefuneralandcremation.com, From the Margaret Louise Garrett Fazzi obituary.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S2846] Holy Cross Cemetery, Lynchburg, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=fazzi&GSfn=george&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=30906935&CRid=50675&df=all&
  6. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

William Goven "Willie" Viar1,2,3,4,5

M, b. May 24, 1893, d. December 1, 1969
FatherWilliam Howard "Willie" Viar1,6,4,5 b. March, 1865, d. before April 28, 1910
MotherEllen F. "Ella" Goings1,6,7,4,5 b. August 16, 1870, d. January 26, 1913
     William Goven "Willie" Viar was buried at Presbyterian Cemetery, Lynchburg, Virginia.4,8 His Social Security Number was 230-28-0227.9 He was born on May 24, 1893 at Appomattox Co., Virginia.3,2,9,4,8 He married Alice Pinkie Hackett on April 16, 1913 at Lynchburg, Virginia.1,5 William Goven "Willie" Viar died on December 1, 1969 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 76.9,4,8

Census Records

1900Dwelling 147, District 19, Stonewall, Appomattox Co., Virginia6
1910Dwelling 103, District 64, James River, Buckingham Co., Virginia7
1930Dwelling 243, District 21, Lynchburg, Virginia10
1940Dwelling 197, District 5-9, Elon, Amherst Co., Virginia11
1950Dwelling 125, District 5-9, Madison Heights, Amherst Co., Virginia12

Occupation

1930Truck driver10
1940City public works laborer11
1950Sanitation department ditch cleaner12

Family

Alice Pinkie Hackett b. January 19, 1890, d. August 28, 1977
Marriage*William Goven "Willie" Viar married Alice Pinkie Hackett on April 16, 1913 at Lynchburg, Virginia.1,5 

Citations

  1. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  2. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  3. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  6. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S3838] Presbyterian Cemetery, Lynchburg, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  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. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Alice Pinkie Hackett1,2,3

F, b. January 19, 1890, d. August 28, 1977
     Her Social Security Number was 226-03-7447.4 Alice Pinkie Hackett was buried at Presbyterian Cemetery, Lynchburg, Virginia.2,5 She was born on January 19, 1890 at Amherst Co., Virginia.1,4,2,5 As of April 16, 1913,her married name was Viar.1,3 She married William Goven "Willie" Viar, son of William Howard "Willie" Viar and Ellen F. "Ella" Goings, on April 16, 1913 at Lynchburg, Virginia.1,3 Alice Pinkie Hackett died on August 28, 1977 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 87.4,2,5

Census Records

1930Dwelling 243, District 21, Lynchburg, Virginia6
1940Dwelling 197, District 5-9, Elon, Amherst Co., Virginia7
1950Dwelling 125, District 5-9, Madison Heights, Amherst Co., Virginia8

Occupation

1940Candy manufacturer stringer7
1950Candy factory worker8

Family

William Goven "Willie" Viar b. May 24, 1893, d. December 1, 1969
Marriage*Alice Pinkie Hackett married William Goven "Willie" Viar, son of William Howard "Willie" Viar and Ellen F. "Ella" Goings, on April 16, 1913 at Lynchburg, Virginia.1,3 

Citations

  1. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S3838] Presbyterian Cemetery, Lynchburg, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Andrew Chaplain Via1,2,3,4,5

M, b. August 9, 1887, d. November 30, 1933
FatherWilliam Howard "Willie" Viar1 b. March, 1865, d. before April 28, 1910
MotherEllen F. "Ella" Goings1,2 b. August 16, 1870, d. January 26, 1913
     Andrew Chaplain Via was buried at Oakwood Cemetery, 3101 Nine Mile Road, Richmond, Virginia.4,6,7 He married Alice Blanche Litchford.8,3,4,7 Andrew Chaplain Via was born on August 9, 1887 at Appomattox Co., Virginia; His death certificate has a birth year of 1886.1,4 He Funeral services for Andrew C. Via, who died early today at his home, 305 North Thirtieth street, will be held at 4 P.M. Friday, with burial in Oakwood cemetery. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Alice Litchford Via; two daughters, Mrs. C. T. Brooks and Miss Elwood Via; a son, Andrew C. Via, Jr; also by three grandchildren and three brothers. on November 30, 1933.7 He died on November 30, 1933 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 46.4,6,7

Census Records

1900Dwelling 147, District 19, Stonewall, Appomattox Co., Virginia1
1910Dwelling 103, District 64, James River, Buckingham Co., Virginia2
1920Dwelling 4, District 102, Lovingston, Nelson Co., Virginia8
1930Dwelling 246, District 91, Richmond, Virginia9

Occupation

1910Farm laborer2
1920Locomotive engineer8
1930Railroad foreman9

Family

Alice Blanche Litchford b. October 11, 1894, d. November 23, 1959
Marriage*Andrew Chaplain Via married Alice Blanche Litchford.8,3,4,7 
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. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  6. [S5452] Oakwood Cemetery, Richmond, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  7. [S12526] Richmond News Leader, The, From the Andrew C. Via obituary in the Nov 30, 1933 edition.
  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. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  11. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.

Maggie Via1,2,3

F, b. July 4, 1889, d. August 6, 1927
FatherWilliam Howard "Willie" Viar1,2 b. March, 1865, d. before April 28, 1910
MotherEllen F. "Ella" Goings1,4,2 b. August 16, 1870, d. January 26, 1913
     Maggie Via was buried at Spring Hill Cemetery, 3000 Fort Avenue, Lynchburg, Virginia.2,3 She was born on July 4, 1889 at Appomattox Co., Virginia.2,3 She died on August 6, 1927 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 38.2,3

Census Records

1900Dwelling 147, District 19, Stonewall, Appomattox Co., Virginia1
1910Dwelling 103, District 64, James River, Buckingham Co., Virginia4
1920Dwelling 485, District 3, Ward 1, Lynchburg, Virginia5

Occupation

1920Candy factory packer5

Family

Child

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S3452] Spring Hill Cemetery, Lynchburg, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.

Paul Rose Viar1,2

M, b. December 25, 1893, d. November 14, 1971
FatherWilliam Howard "Willie" Viar1 b. March, 1865, d. before April 28, 1910
MotherEllen F. "Ella" Goings1,3 b. August 16, 1870, d. January 26, 1913
     His Social Security Number was 716-16-1290.4 Paul Rose Viar was born on December 25, 1893 at Appomattox Co., Virginia; The SSDI has a birth date of Dec 25, 1892.5,2,4 He married Myrtle Hope Gowen circa 1916.6 Paul Rose Viar married Helen Rosalee Ward circa 1921.7 Paul Rose Viar died on November 14, 1971 at Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania, at age 77.4,8 He VIAR - On Sunday, Nov. 14, 1971, Paul R., beloved husband of Helen R. Viar; father of Mrs. Iris Beneventano, Lafayette H. Viar and the late Paul Jr; brother of Samuel Viar; also four grandchildren ond eight greatgrandchildren. on November 16, 1971.8

Census Records

1900Dwelling 147, District 19, Stonewall, Appomattox Co., Virginia1
1910Dwelling 103, District 64, James River, Buckingham Co., Virginia3
1920Dwelling 219, District 13, Elon, Amherst Co., Virginia9
1930Dwelling 318, District 378, Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania7
1940Dwelling 17, District 69-621, Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania10
1950Dwelling 96, District 77-795, Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania11

Occupation

1920Ice factory laborer9
1930Railroad freight loader7
1940Railroad conductor10
1950Ice plant worker11

Family 1

Myrtle Hope Gowen b. November 7, 1898, d. March 24, 1920
Marriage*Paul Rose Viar married Myrtle Hope Gowen circa 1916.6 
Children

Family 2

Helen Rosalee Ward b. December 25, 1902, d. February, 1985
Marriage*Paul Rose Viar married Helen Rosalee Ward circa 1921.7 
Child

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  3. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S9299] Pittsburgh Press, The, From the Paul R. Viar obituary in the Nov 16, 1971 edition.
  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. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  13. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  14. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Fannie L. Viar1

F, b. March, 1900, d. before April 28, 1910
FatherWilliam Howard "Willie" Viar1 b. March, 1865, d. before April 28, 1910
MotherEllen F. "Ella" Goings1 b. August 16, 1870, d. January 26, 1913
     Fannie L. Viar was born in March, 1900 at Appomattox Co., Virginia.1 She died before April 28, 1910; Not enumerated with her family in the 1910 Census.2

Census Records

1900Dwelling 147, District 19, Stonewall, Appomattox Co., Virginia1

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.

Helen Rosalee Ward1,2

F, b. December 25, 1902, d. February, 1985
     Her Social Security Number was 193-22-7012.3 Helen Rosalee Ward was born on December 25, 1902 at Kentucky.4,3 As of circa 1921,her married name was Viar.4 She married Paul Rose Viar, son of William Howard "Willie" Viar and Ellen F. "Ella" Goings, circa 1921.4 Helen Rosalee Ward died in February, 1985 at Pennsylvania at age 82.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 318, District 378, Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania4
1940Dwelling 17, District 69-621, Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania2
1950Dwelling 96, District 77-795, Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania5

Family

Paul Rose Viar b. December 25, 1893, d. November 14, 1971
Marriage*Helen Rosalee Ward married Paul Rose Viar, son of William Howard "Willie" Viar and Ellen F. "Ella" Goings, circa 1921.4 
Child

Citations

  1. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  2. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S9299] Pittsburgh Press, The, From the Lafayette H. Viar obituary in the Jun 24, 1988 edition.

Lafayette Howard Viar1,2,3,4

M, b. May 27, 1923, d. June 23, 1988
FatherPaul Rose Viar1,2,5,7,6 b. December 25, 1893, d. November 14, 1971
MotherHelen Rosalee Ward1,2,5,6,3 b. December 25, 1902, d. February, 1985
     His Social Security Number was 185-12-2510.8 Lafayette Howard Viar married Betty Kathyrn Thompson.9 Lafayette Howard Viar and Betty Kathyrn Thompson were divorced.3,6 Lafayette Howard Viar was born on May 27, 1923 at Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania.8,4 He died on June 23, 1988 at Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania, at age 65.8,3 He VIAR - On Thurs. June 23, 1988. Lafayette H. (Al), beloved father of Avis Lipkowski of Illinois & Helen (Dee-Dee) Spade; son of the late Helen Viar; also five grandchildren; dear friend of Nancy Karafa. on June 24, 1988.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 318, District 378, Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania1
1940Dwelling 17, District 69-621, Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania5
1950Dwelling 96, District 77-795, Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania6

Family

Betty Kathyrn Thompson b. September 17, 1922, d. April 5, 1989
Divorce*Lafayette Howard Viar and Betty Kathyrn Thompson were divorced.3,6 
Marriage* Lafayette Howard Viar married Betty Kathyrn Thompson.9 
Children

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. [S9299] Pittsburgh Press, The, From the Lafayette H. Viar obituary in the Jun 24, 1988 edition.
  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. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S9299] Pittsburgh Press, The, From the Paul R. Viar obituary in the Nov 16, 1971 edition.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S6710] Presbyterian Historical Society, U.S., Presbyterian Church Records, 1701-1970.
  10. [S4652] Record Group 11. Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Records of the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1964.

Bessie Bell Day1,2

F, b. June 18, 1888, d. June 12, 1960
     Bessie Bell Day was buried at Fort Hill Memorial Park, 5196 Fort Avenue, Lynchburg, Virginia.2,1 She was born on June 18, 1888 at Rockbridge Co., Virginia.2,1 As of circa 1911,her married name was Gowen.3 She married Bernard Blackwell Gowen, son of Robert Wilson Gowens and Sallie Alice Burford, circa 1911.3,2 Bessie Bell Day died on June 12, 1960 at Madison Heights, Amherst Co., Virginia, at age 71.1,2

Census Records

1920Dwelling 209, District 14, Elon, Amherst Co., Virginia4
1930Dwelling 190, District 4, Elon, Amherst Co., Virginia3
1940Farmer5
1950Dwelling 212, District 5-14, Elon, Amherst Co., Virginia6

Family

Bernard Blackwell Gowen b. June 13, 1883, d. July 4, 1970
Marriage*Bessie Bell Day married Bernard Blackwell Gowen, son of Robert Wilson Gowens and Sallie Alice Burford, circa 1911.3,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S4721] Fort Hill Memorial Park, Lynchburg, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  8. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  9. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Ruby Odessa Gowen1,2,3,4,5

F, b. December 20, 1912, d. November 24, 1989
FatherBernard Blackwell Gowen1,2,3,4,5 b. June 13, 1883, d. July 4, 1970
MotherBessie Bell Day1,2,3,4,5 b. June 18, 1888, d. June 12, 1960
     Ruby Odessa Gowen was buried at Fort Hill Memorial Park, 5196 Fort Avenue, Lynchburg, Virginia.6,5 Her Social Security Number was 231-46-0888.7 She was born on December 20, 1912 at Madison Heights, Amherst Co., Virginia.7,3,5 As of March 31, 1934,her married name was Burley.4 She married Massie Bland "Mitchell" Burley on March 31, 1934 at Lynchburg, Virginia.4,5 Ruby Odessa Gowen died on November 24, 1989 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 76.7,5

Census Records

1920Dwelling 209, District 14, Elon, Amherst Co., Virginia1
1930Dwelling 190, District 4, Elon, Amherst Co., Virginia2
1940Dwelling 126, District 5-8, Elon, Amherst Co., Virginia8
1950Dwelling 104, District 5-21, Temperance, Amherst Co., Virginia9

Family

Massie Bland "Mitchell" Burley b. May 11, 1899, d. January 31, 1998
Marriage*Ruby Odessa Gowen married Massie Bland "Mitchell" Burley on March 31, 1934 at Lynchburg, Virginia.4,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S4721] Fort Hill Memorial Park, Lynchburg, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  11. [S593] Daily Press, From the James M. Burley, Sr. obituary in the Aug 26, 2015 edition.
  12. [S12724] Driskill Funeral Chapel, online www.driskillfuneralchapel.com, From the Danny Lee Burley obituary.
  13. [S8835] Star Press, The, From the James M. Burley, Sr. obituary in the Aug 26, 2015 edition.

Bernard Sanford Gowen1,2,3,4,5

M, b. May 26, 1917, d. February 8, 1973
FatherBernard Blackwell Gowen1,2,4,5 b. June 13, 1883, d. July 4, 1970
MotherBessie Bell Day1,2,4,5 b. June 18, 1888, d. June 12, 1960
     His Social Security Number was 229-12-9835.6 Bernard Sanford Gowen was buried at Fort Hill Memorial Park, 5196 Fort Avenue, Lynchburg, Virginia.4,7 He was born on May 26, 1917 at Amherst Co., Virginia.6,3,4,7 He married Edith Louise Moss on February 23, 1938 at Monroe, Amherst Co., Virginia.4,5 Bernard Sanford Gowen died on February 8, 1973 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 55.6,4,7

Census Records

1920Dwelling 209, District 14, Elon, Amherst Co., Virginia1
1930Dwelling 190, District 4, Elon, Amherst Co., Virginia2
1940Dwelling 83, District 5-6, Elon, Amherst Co., Virginia8

Occupation

1940Carpenter8

Family

Edith Louise Moss b. February 21, 1917, d. December 18, 1994
Marriage*Bernard Sanford Gowen married Edith Louise Moss on February 23, 1938 at Monroe, Amherst Co., Virginia.4,5 
Children
  • Nancy Louise Gowen+8,5,9 b. December 7, 1938, d. September 27, 2019
  • Elizabeth Bell Gowen5
  • Joan Marie Gowen5
  • Bernard Sanford Gowen Jr.5
  • Ellen Carol Gowen5

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [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. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S4721] Fort Hill Memorial Park, Lynchburg, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S5491] Whitten Monelison Chapel, online www.whittenmonelison.com, From the Nancy Gowen Hartless obituary.

Billie Jo "Jodi" Pippin1,2,3,4

F, b. January 23, 1972, d. October 29, 1998
FatherBilly John Pippin1 b. June 21, 1937, d. March 6, 2005
MotherBetty Alice Gowen1
     Billie Jo "Jodi" Pippin Billie Jo (Jodi) Pippin, 26, of Roseland, died suddenly Thursday, Oct. 29, 1998 in Piney River. Born in Charlottesville, Jan. 23, 1972, she was a daughter of Billy John Pippin and Betty Gowen Pippin. She had been employed as a Veterinarian's Assistant for Dr. Steuart H. Ligon of Lovingston for many years, was a member of PETA, did private pet sitting and was employed at The Junction in Piney River. In addition to her parents, survivors include her husband, Daniel White; two daughters, Presley Grace Pippin and Skylar Noel Pippin; two brothers, John William Pippin of Tyro and Edward Dean (Dino) Pippin of Dallas, Ga; three sisters, Betty Morris and Bobbie P. Campbell both of Amherst and Kathy Berryman of Roseland; very devoted friend, Massie Huffman of Piney River; in-laws, Clyde Stephenson and Betty and Jim Shelton, five nieces and three nephews. She was preceded in death by a nephew, Bo (Diddle) Pippin and a sister-in-law, Penny Pippin. Burial in Bethlehem Cemetery.1 She was buried at Bethlehem Cemetery, Roseland, Nelson Co., Virginia.1 Her Social Security Number was 229-33-3534.3 She was born on January 23, 1972 at Charlottesville, Virginia.1,2,3 As of February 8, 1990,her married name was Parr.5 She married Timothy Darrell Parr on February 8, 1990 at Amherst Co., Virginia.5 Billie Jo "Jodi" Pippin and Timothy Darrell Parr were divorced on November 1, 1996 at Amherst Co., Virginia.4 As of July 10, 1998,her married name was White.1,5 Billie Jo "Jodi" Pippin married Daniel Richard Lee White on July 10, 1998 at Nelson Co., Virginia.1,5 Billie Jo "Jodi" Pippin died on October 29, 1998 at Piney River, Nelson Co., Virginia, at age 26.1,3

Family 1

Timothy Darrell Parr
Marriage*She married Timothy Darrell Parr on February 8, 1990 at Amherst Co., Virginia.5 
Divorce* Billie Jo "Jodi" Pippin and Timothy Darrell Parr were divorced on November 1, 1996 at Amherst Co., Virginia.4 

Family 2

Children
  • Presley Grace Pippin1
  • Skylar Noellle Pippin1

Family 3

Daniel Richard Lee White
Marriage*Billie Jo "Jodi" Pippin married Daniel Richard Lee White on July 10, 1998 at Nelson Co., Virginia.1,5 

Citations

  1. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Billie Jo Pippin obitutary in an unknown edition.
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  5. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.