Emma Bland1

F, b. circa 1889, d. before October 8, 1930
     Emma Bland was born circa 1889 at Washington.2 As of December 2, 1907,her married name was Thurman.1 She married Frederick Talmadge "Fred" Thurman, son of William Alexander Thurman and Olive Celestia Shank, on December 2, 1907 at Skagit Co., Washington.1 Emma Bland died before October 8, 1930; Her husband was enumerated as a widower in the 1930 Census.3

Census Records

1910Dwelling 102, District 258, Samish, Skagit Co., Washington2
1920Dwelling 189, District 14, Juneau, First Judicial District, Alaska Territory4

Family

Frederick Talmadge "Fred" Thurman b. June 15, 1882, d. January, 1938
Marriage*Emma Bland married Frederick Talmadge "Fred" Thurman, son of William Alexander Thurman and Olive Celestia Shank, on December 2, 1907 at Skagit Co., Washington.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S3540] Washington State Archives, Washington, Marriage Records, 1854-2013.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.

Vera Margaret Thurman1

F, b. August 31, 1908, d. November 12, 1972
FatherFrederick Talmadge "Fred" Thurman1,2 b. June 15, 1882, d. January, 1938
MotherEmma Bland1,2 b. circa 1889, d. before October 8, 1930
     Vera Margaret Thurman was buried at Evergreen Cemetery, 12th Street and Glacier Avenue, Juneau, Juneau Borough, Alaska.3 Her Social Security Number was 574-01-3155.4 She was born on August 31, 1908 at Skagit Co., Washington.1,4 As of June 15, 1936,her married name was Donohue.3 She married Cecil Howard Donohue on June 15, 1936.3 Vera Margaret Thurman died on November 12, 1972 at Alaska at age 64.4

Census Records

1910Dwelling 102, District 258, Samish, Skagit Co., Washington1
1920Dwelling 189, District 14, Juneau, First Judicial District, Alaska Territory2

Family

Cecil Howard Donohue b. October 14, 1909, d. March 19, 1986
Marriage*Vera Margaret Thurman married Cecil Howard Donohue on June 15, 1936.3 

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. [S4357] Evergreen Cemetery, Juneau Borough, AK, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Ellsworth Alexander Thurman1,2,3

M, b. circa 1911
FatherFrederick Talmadge "Fred" Thurman1,2 b. June 15, 1882, d. January, 1938
MotherEmma Bland1 b. circa 1889, d. before October 8, 1930
     Ellsworth Alexander Thurman was born circa 1911 at Washington.1 He married Alice Irene Stoner on October 31, 1928 at Hyder, Outer Ketchikan Co., Alaska Territory.2,3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 189, District 14, Juneau, First Judicial District, Alaska Territory1
1930Dwelling 12, District 1, Ketchikan, First Judicial District, Alaska Territory2

Occupation

1930Lumber mill laborer2

Family

Alice Irene Stoner b. January 12, 1908, d. March 18, 1998
Marriage*Ellsworth Alexander Thurman married Alice Irene Stoner on October 31, 1928 at Hyder, Outer Ketchikan Co., Alaska Territory.2,3 
Child

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. [S4358] Fortney/McCracken Family Tree, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/28644079/person/12588037882?ssrc=

Alice Irene Stoner1

F, b. January 12, 1908, d. March 18, 1998
     Alice Irene Stoner was born on January 12, 1908 at Fort Dodge, Webster Co., Iowa.1 As of October 31, 1928,her married name was Thurman.1 She married Ellsworth Alexander Thurman, son of Frederick Talmadge "Fred" Thurman and Emma Bland, on October 31, 1928 at Hyder, Outer Ketchikan Co., Alaska Territory.2,1 As of before October, 1940,her married name was Fortney.3 Alice Irene Stoner married Allen P. Fortney before October, 1940.3 Alice Irene Stoner died on March 18, 1998 at Anchorage, Anchorage Borough, Alaska, at age 90.1

Census Records

1930Dwelling 12, District 1, Ketchikan, First Judicial District, Alaska Territory2

Family 1

Ellsworth Alexander Thurman b. circa 1911
Marriage*Alice Irene Stoner married Ellsworth Alexander Thurman, son of Frederick Talmadge "Fred" Thurman and Emma Bland, on October 31, 1928 at Hyder, Outer Ketchikan Co., Alaska Territory.2,1 
Child

Family 2

Allen P. Fortney
Marriage*Alice Irene Stoner married Allen P. Fortney before October, 1940.3 

Citations

  1. [S4358] Fortney/McCracken Family Tree, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/28644079/person/12588037882?ssrc=
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Cecil Howard Donohue1

M, b. October 14, 1909, d. March 19, 1986
     Cecil Howard Donohue was buried at Evergreen Cemetery, 12th Street and Glacier Avenue, Juneau, Juneau Borough, Alaska.1 His Social Security Number was 574-01-0942.2 He was born on October 14, 1909 at Pennsylvania.2 He married Vera Margaret Thurman, daughter of Frederick Talmadge "Fred" Thurman and Emma Bland, on June 15, 1936.1 Cecil Howard Donohue died on March 19, 1986 at Alaska at age 76.2

Family

Vera Margaret Thurman b. August 31, 1908, d. November 12, 1972
Marriage*He married Vera Margaret Thurman, daughter of Frederick Talmadge "Fred" Thurman and Emma Bland, on June 15, 1936.1 

Citations

  1. [S4357] Evergreen Cemetery, Juneau Borough, AK, online http://www.findagrave.com
  2. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Larrie Ellsworth Thurman1

M, b. October 19, 1930, d. November 11, 2010
FatherEllsworth Alexander Thurman1 b. circa 1911
MotherAlice Irene Stoner1 b. January 12, 1908, d. March 18, 1998
     Larrie Ellsworth Thurman was born on October 19, 1930 at Hyder, Outer Ketchikan Co., Alaska Territory.1 He died on November 11, 2010 at Oceanside, San Diego Co., California, at age 80.1

Citations

  1. [S4358] Fortney/McCracken Family Tree, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/28644079/person/12588037882?ssrc=

Genevieve Annin1

F, b. October 20, 1892, d. September 1, 1983
     Genevieve Annin was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.1 Her Social Security Number was 224-92-6124.2 She was born on October 20, 1892 at Virginia.2,1 As of September 21, 1913,her married name was Thurman. She married William Everett Thurman, son of William Alexander Thurman and Olive Celestia Shank, on September 21, 1913 at Roanoke, Virginia.1 Genevieve Annin died on September 1, 1983 at Virginia at age 90.1

Census Records

1920Dwelling 12, District 20, Jefferson Ward 1, Roanoke, Virginia3
1930Dwelling 48, District 1, Roanoke, Virginia4
1940Dwelling 17, District 119-7, Roanoke, Virginia5

Family

William Everett Thurman b. March 12, 1886, d. February 10, 1962
Marriage*Genevieve Annin married William Everett Thurman, son of William Alexander Thurman and Olive Celestia Shank, on September 21, 1913 at Roanoke, Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S2257] Fair View Cemetery, Roanoke VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GSsr=81&GRid=55882186&CRid=50186&df=all&
  2. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

William Everette Thurman1

M, b. July 9, 1914, d. July 7, 2003
FatherWilliam Everett Thurman2,3 b. March 12, 1886, d. February 10, 1962
MotherGenevieve Annin2,3 b. October 20, 1892, d. September 1, 1983
     William Everette Thurman was buried at Alamance Memorial Park & Mausoleum, Burlington, Alamance Co., North Carolina.1 His Social Security Number was 226-01-0954.4 He married Ruth Moore.1 William Everette Thurman was born on July 9, 1914 at Roanoke, Virginia.4,5,1 He died on July 7, 2003 at Burlington, Alamance Co., North Carolina, at age 88.4,5,1 He THURMAN, Mr. William Everette, 89, of 416 Engleman Avenue, Burlington, N.C., passed away Monday, July 7, 2003 at 10:30 a.m. at the Alamance Regional Medical Center. He was retired as Personnel Manager of Dan River Mill, formerly Webco Mill. He was a native of Roanoke, Va. having spent most of his career as minister of music at various churches in Virginia including Vinton, Roanoke, Richmond, Norfolk and Virginia Beach. He was also a business owner in the Norfolk area. Funeral services will be held Thursday, July 10, 2003 at Rich & Thompson Chapel. Rev. R. E. L. Moser, Methodist Minister and Rev. Laughton Corr, of Richmond, Va., will officiate. Interment to follow in Aluminize Memorial Park Mausoleum. Survivors include his wife, Ruth Moore Thurman, of the home; daughters, Billie Jo Birsch and husband, Jack of Virginia Beach, Va., and Peggy Thurman Walls of Burlington, N.C; a sister, Elinor Wicks of Summerville, S.C; four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 1:20 to 2:30 p.m. prior to the service at the Rich & Thompson Mortuary in Burlington. Memorials may be made to Residential Treatment Service of Alamance, of which he was a board member, P.O. Box 427, Burlington, N.C. 27216-0427, or to a charity of the donor's choice. on July 10, 2003.1

Census Records

1920Dwelling 12, District 20, Jefferson Ward 1, Roanoke, Virginia2
1930Dwelling 48, District 1, Roanoke, Virginia3
1940Dwelling 252, District 119-44, Roanoke, Virginia6

Occupation

1940Insurance agent6

Family

Ruth Moore
Marriage*William Everette Thurman married Ruth Moore.1 
Children
  • Billie Jo Thurman6,1
  • Peggy Moore Thurman6,1

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the William Everette Thurman obituary in the Jul 10, 2003 edition.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S1028] North Carolina Archives and Records Section and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, North Carolina Death Indexes, 1908-2004.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Edgar Augustine Thurman1,2

M, b. January 26, 1917, d. April 16, 1998
FatherWilliam Everett Thurman1,3,4 b. March 12, 1886, d. February 10, 1962
MotherGenevieve Annin1,3,4 b. October 20, 1892, d. September 1, 1983
     His Social Security Number was 227-05-5807.5 Edgar Augustine Thurman was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2 He married Winsloe Margaret Reynolds.2 Edgar Augustine Thurman was born on January 26, 1917 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.5,2 He died on April 16, 1998 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 81.5,2 He THURMAN, Edgar Augustine, born in Salem January 26, 1917, passed away Thursday, April 16, 1998, in a Roanoke hospital, due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident that day. He was a graduate of Jefferson High School and St. Andrews Business School. He was a real estate broker, involved with current community services. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church of Roanoke, Salem Lions Club, Salem Roanoke Valley Chamber of Commerce, Roanoke Valley Chamber of Commerce, Better Business Bureau of Western Virginia, Miss Virginia Pageant, Inc., John Will Creasy Art Association, Board of Directors at Richfield Retirement Center in Salem, Fair Housing Building, City of Salem, Personnel Board, City of Salem, Board of Directors, Adult Church School of Calvary Baptist Church, Deacon Emeritus Calvary Baptist Church, Board of Trustees, Calvary Baptist Church, Community Service President, Salem Lions Club, President of Miss Virginia Pageant, Inc., Director of National Independent Meat Packers Association, President of National Independent Meat Packers Association, Director and President of Roanoke Valley Chamber of Commerce, President of Grocery Mfgrs. Association of Roanoke, member of Roanoke Council of Community Services, Member of Selective Service Board, President of Roanoke Area Mfgrs. Association, Executive Committee McVitty House, Inc., Salem, Director of Hidden Valley Country Club, Salem, President of Hidden Valley Country Club, Deacon Calvary Baptist Church, Director of Calvary Baptist Church School. Surviving is his wife, Winsloe Margaret Reynolds Thurman; daughter and son-in-law, Elaine and Charles Belyea of Clifton; three grandchildren, Rene Richardson and husband, Eric of Salt Lake City, Utah, Byard C. Belyea III, Edgar Barrett Belyea, both of Clifton; one brother and sister-in-law, W. Everett and Ruth Thurman of Burlington, N.C; one sister, Elinor Wicks of Georgia; a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Monday, April 20, at 2 p.m., at the Lotz Salem Chapel, with the Rev. Dennis Herman and Dr. Harry Y. Gamble officiating. Interment will be in Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. on Saturday, and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. on Sunday at the Lotz Salem Chapel. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Calvary Baptist Church, 608 Campbell Ave., S.W., Roanoke, Va. on April 18, 1998.2

Census Records

1920Dwelling 12, District 20, Jefferson Ward 1, Roanoke, Virginia1
1930Dwelling 48, District 1, Roanoke, Virginia3
1940Dwelling 17, District 119-7, Roanoke, Virginia4

Occupation

1940Office manager4

Family

Winsloe Margaret Reynolds b. November 27, 1917, d. January 13, 2001
Marriage*Edgar Augustine Thurman married Winsloe Margaret Reynolds.2 
Child
  • Elaine Thurman2,6

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Edgar Augustine Thurman obituary in the Apr 18, 1998 edition.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  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. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Winsloe Reynolds Thurman obituary in the Jan 15, 2001 edition.

Minor Eldridge Thurman1,2

M, b. October 30, 1919, d. June 27, 1995
FatherWilliam Everett Thurman1,2,3 b. March 12, 1886, d. February 10, 1962
MotherGenevieve Annin1,2,3 b. October 20, 1892, d. September 1, 1983
     His Social Security Number was 231-03-6720.4 Minor Eldridge Thurman was born on October 30, 1919 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,4,5 He married Anna Mae Ridge in 1943 at Martin Co., Florida.6,7 Minor Eldridge Thurman died on June 27, 1995 at Arizona at age 75.4,5

Census Records

1920Dwelling 12, District 20, Jefferson Ward 1, Roanoke, Virginia1
1930Dwelling 48, District 1, Roanoke, Virginia2
1940Dwelling 17, District 119-7, Roanoke, Virginia3

Occupation

1940Billing clerk3

Family

Anna Mae Ridge b. November 26, 1918, d. October 29, 1999
Marriage*Minor Eldridge Thurman married Anna Mae Ridge in 1943 at Martin Co., Florida.6,7 

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. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  6. [S4359] Price Family Tree, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/18022267/person/20341348885
  7. [S1369] Florida Department of Health, Florida Marriage Collection, 1822-1875 & 1927-2001.