Charles Lewis Tremer1,2,3

M, b. April 26, 1883, d. December 13, 1928
     Charles Lewis Tremer was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, 1st Avenue and Mathews Street, Richmond, Virginia.4,1 He was born on April 26, 1883 at Richmond, Virginia.4,3,1,5 He married Anna May "Ann" Gowen, daughter of Paulus Rhodes "Paul" Gowen Jr. and Laura Belle Wingfield, on November 30, 1904 at Richmond, Virginia.1,2 Charles Lewis Tremer died on December 13, 1928 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 45.4,1

Census Records

1910Dwelling 56, District 85, Petersburg, Virginia6
1920Dwelling 80, District 150, Richmond, Virginia7

Occupation

1910Shoe factory worker6
1920Grocery store merchant7

Family

Anna May "Ann" Gowen b. September 2, 1885, d. May 20, 1956
Marriage*Charles Lewis Tremer married Anna May "Ann" Gowen, daughter of Paulus Rhodes "Paul" Gowen Jr. and Laura Belle Wingfield, on November 30, 1904 at Richmond, Virginia.1,2 

Citations

  1. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  2. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  3. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  4. [S5495] Holy Cross Cemetery, Richmond, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  5. [S11769] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Birth Registers, 1853-1911.
  6. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.

Harold Atwood Brooks Sr.1

M, b. April 7, 1895, d. November 8, 1948
     Harold Atwood Brooks Sr. was buried at Fort Hill Memorial Park, 5196 Fort Avenue, Lynchburg, Virginia.1,2 He was born on April 7, 1895 at Appomattox Co., Virginia.1 He married Nannie Lee Gowen, daughter of Paulus Rhodes "Paul" Gowen Jr. and Laura Belle Wingfield, on November 29, 1923 at Lynchburg, Virginia.1,3 Harold Atwood Brooks Sr. died on November 8, 1948 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 53.1

Census Records

1940Dwelling 369, District 119-11, Lynchburg, Virginia4

Occupation

1940Shoe factory foreman4

Family

Nannie Lee Gowen b. September 27, 1893, d. November 23, 1969
Marriage*Harold Atwood Brooks Sr. married Nannie Lee Gowen, daughter of Paulus Rhodes "Paul" Gowen Jr. and Laura Belle Wingfield, on November 29, 1923 at Lynchburg, Virginia.1,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  2. [S4721] Fort Hill Memorial Park, Lynchburg, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  3. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  6. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Harold Atwood Brooks Jr.1,2,3,4,5

M, b. July 19, 1929, d. March 10, 1972
FatherHarold Atwood Brooks Sr.1,3,5 b. April 7, 1895, d. November 8, 1948
MotherNannie Lee Gowen1,3,5,6 b. September 27, 1893, d. November 23, 1969
     Harold Atwood Brooks Jr. was buried at Fort Hill Memorial Park, 5196 Fort Avenue, Lynchburg, Virginia.4,5 His Social Security Number was 228-26-4181.7 He was born on July 19, 1929 at Lynchburg, Virginia.2,7,3,4,5,8 He married Catherine Marie Baker on May 13, 1955 at Lynchburg, Virginia.3 Harold Atwood Brooks Jr. and Catherine Marie Baker were divorced on May 8, 1958 at Lynchburg, Virginia.9 Harold Atwood Brooks Jr. died on March 10, 1972 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 42.7,4,5,8

Census Records

1940Dwelling 369, District 119-11, Lynchburg, Virginia1
1950Dwelling 254, District 112-34, Lynchburg, Virginia6

Occupation

1950Cigarette salesman6

Family

Catherine Marie Baker
Marriage*Harold Atwood Brooks Jr. married Catherine Marie Baker on May 13, 1955 at Lynchburg, Virginia.3 
Divorce* Harold Atwood Brooks Jr. and Catherine Marie Baker were divorced on May 8, 1958 at Lynchburg, Virginia.9 
Child
  • Darrell Anthony Brooks3

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S4721] Fort Hill Memorial Park, Lynchburg, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  9. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.

Clyde Joseph Brooks1,2,3,4

M, b. November 20, 1935, d. December 14, 1982
FatherHarold Atwood Brooks Sr.1,3,4 b. April 7, 1895, d. November 8, 1948
MotherNannie Lee Gowen1,3,5,4 b. September 27, 1893, d. November 23, 1969
     Clyde Joseph Brooks was buried at Prospect Hill Cemetery, 200 West Prospect Street, Front Royal, Warren Co., Virginia.6 His Social Security Number was 227-36-7519.7 He was born on November 20, 1935 at Lynchburg, Virginia.2,7,4,8 He married Susie Gladys "Suzy" Smith on April 16, 1965 at Front Royal, Warren Co., Virginia.3 Clyde Joseph Brooks died on December 14, 1982 at age 47.7,8

Census Records

1940Dwelling 369, District 119-11, Lynchburg, Virginia1
1950Dwelling 254, District 112-34, Lynchburg, Virginia5

Family

Susie Gladys "Suzy" Smith b. March 29, 1916, d. June 2, 2003
Marriage*Clyde Joseph Brooks married Susie Gladys "Suzy" Smith on April 16, 1965 at Front Royal, Warren Co., Virginia.3 

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S2772] Prospect Hill Cemetery, Warren Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=overstreet&GSiman=1&GScid=51751&GRid=25589242&CRid=51751&
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.

Susie Gladys "Suzy" Smith1,2,3,4

F, b. March 29, 1916, d. June 2, 2003
     Her Social Security Number was 224-01-0506.5 Susie Gladys "Suzy" Smith was buried at Prospect Hill Cemetery, 200 West Prospect Street, Front Royal, Warren Co., Virginia.2 She was born on March 29, 1916 at Front Royal, Warren Co., Virginia.2,5,3,4 As of April 16, 1965,her married name was Brooks.1 She married Clyde Joseph Brooks, son of Harold Atwood Brooks Sr. and Nannie Lee Gowen, on April 16, 1965 at Front Royal, Warren Co., Virginia.1 Susie Gladys "Suzy" Smith died on June 2, 2003 at Frederick Co., Virginia, at age 87.2,6,5

Family

Clyde Joseph Brooks b. November 20, 1935, d. December 14, 1982
Marriage*She married Clyde Joseph Brooks, son of Harold Atwood Brooks Sr. and Nannie Lee Gowen, on April 16, 1965 at Front Royal, Warren Co., Virginia.1 

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S2772] Prospect Hill Cemetery, Warren Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=overstreet&GSiman=1&GScid=51751&GRid=25589242&CRid=51751&
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  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. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Bessie Snead Robertson1,2,3

F, b. July 17, 1896, d. October 8, 1978
     Bessie Snead Robertson was buried at Fort Hill Memorial Park, 5196 Fort Avenue, Lynchburg, Virginia.1,4 Her Social Security Number was 230-28-3030.5 She was born on July 17, 1896 at Virginia.1,4,5 As of November 27, 1925,her married name was Gowen.3 She married Raymond Tudor Gowen, son of Paulus Rhodes "Paul" Gowen Jr. and Laura Belle Wingfield, on November 27, 1925 at Lynchburg, Virginia.1,3 Bessie Snead Robertson died on October 8, 1978 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 82.1,4

Census Records

1930Dwelling 68, District 19, Lynchburg, Virginia6
1940Dwelling 95, District 111-31, Lynchburg, Virginia7
1950Dwelling 173, District 112-58, Lynchburg, Virginia8

Family

Raymond Tudor Gowen b. July 8, 1898, d. January 14, 1964
Marriage*Bessie Snead Robertson married Raymond Tudor Gowen, son of Paulus Rhodes "Paul" Gowen Jr. and Laura Belle Wingfield, on November 27, 1925 at Lynchburg, Virginia.1,3 
Child

Citations

  1. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  4. [S4721] Fort Hill Memorial Park, Lynchburg, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  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.
  9. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Margaret Rae Gowen1,2,3,4

F, b. June 20, 1926, d. May 23, 1997
FatherRaymond Tudor Gowen1,3,4,5 b. July 8, 1898, d. January 14, 1964
MotherBessie Snead Robertson1,3,4,5 b. July 17, 1896, d. October 8, 1978
     Margaret Rae Gowen was buried at Fort Hill Memorial Park, 5196 Fort Avenue, Lynchburg, Virginia.6 Her Social Security Number was 228-26-4130.4 She was born on June 20, 1926 at Lynchburg, Virginia.2,3,4,6 As of June 12, 1948,her married name was Gilley.3 She married Roland Sylvanious Gilley on June 12, 1948 at Lynchburg, Virginia.3,6 Margaret Rae Gowen died on May 23, 1997 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 70.4,6,7

Census Records

1930Dwelling 68, District 19, Lynchburg, Virginia1
1940Dwelling 95, District 111-31, Lynchburg, Virginia5
1950Dwelling 140, District 112-58, Lynchburg, Virginia8

Occupation

1950Clerk8

Family

Roland Sylvanious Gilley b. October 29, 1923, d. April 2, 1988
Marriage*Margaret Rae Gowen married Roland Sylvanious Gilley on June 12, 1948 at Lynchburg, Virginia.3,6 

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. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S4721] Fort Hill Memorial Park, Lynchburg, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  8. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Roland Sylvanious Gilley1,2,3

M, b. October 29, 1923, d. April 2, 1988
     Roland Sylvanious Gilley was buried at Fort Hill Memorial Park, 5196 Fort Avenue, Lynchburg, Virginia.2 His Social Security Number was 224-14-6315.4 He was born on October 29, 1923 at Lynchburg, Virginia.1,2,5,6,4 He married Margaret Rae Gowen, daughter of Raymond Tudor Gowen and Bessie Snead Robertson, on June 12, 1948 at Lynchburg, Virginia.1,2 Roland Sylvanious Gilley died on April 2, 1988 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 64.2,3,6

Census Records

1950Dwelling 140, District 112-58, Lynchburg, Virginia7

Occupation

1950Electrician7

Family

Margaret Rae Gowen b. June 20, 1926, d. May 23, 1997
Marriage*Roland Sylvanious Gilley married Margaret Rae Gowen, daughter of Raymond Tudor Gowen and Bessie Snead Robertson, on June 12, 1948 at Lynchburg, Virginia.1,2 

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S4721] Fort Hill Memorial Park, Lynchburg, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  6. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  7. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Romolo Fazzi III1,2,3

M, b. October 18, 1931, d. July 30, 1944
FatherGeorge Burchman Fazzi4,1,3 b. May 4, 1889, d. August 27, 1958
MotherLucille Elizabeth Gowen4,1,3 b. December 28, 1900, d. March 31, 1970
     Romolo Fazzi III was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Lynchburg, Virginia.1,2 He was born on October 18, 1931 at Lynchburg, Virginia.5,1,2 He died on July 30, 1944 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 12.1,2,3 He Funeral services will be held in Holy Cross Roman Catholic Church for Romolo Fazzi III, 13, son of Mr. and Mrs. George B. Fazzi, whose death at midnight Saturday was the first of a Lynchburg resident from infantile paralysis. The first-year high student is survived by his parents, two brothers in service and two sisters, one of them his twin. on August 2, 1944.3

Census Records

1940Dwelling 112, District 111-15, Lynchburg, Virginia4

Citations

  1. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  2. [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&
  3. [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the Romolo Fazzi, III obituary in the Aug 2, 1944 edition.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.

Theresa Ann Fazzi1,2

F, b. October 18, 1931, d. November 1, 2007
FatherGeorge Burchman Fazzi1 b. May 4, 1889, d. August 27, 1958
MotherLucille Elizabeth Gowen1 b. December 28, 1900, d. March 31, 1970
     Her Social Security Number was 226-34-5508.3 Her married name was Fagot.4 Theresa Ann Fazzi married Charles Arthur Fagot.4 Theresa Ann Fazzi was born on October 18, 1931 at Lynchburg, Virginia.2,4,3 She died on November 1, 2007 at Las Vegas, Clark Co., Nevada, at age 76.4,3

Census Records

1940Dwelling 112, District 111-15, Lynchburg, Virginia1
1950St. Luke's Hospital Nurses Home, District 119-258, Richmond, Virginia5

Occupation

1950Student nurse5

Family

Charles Arthur Fagot b. November 7, 1935, d. May 7, 1998
Marriage*Theresa Ann Fazzi married Charles Arthur Fagot.4 

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S3924] Office of Vital Statistics Nevada State Health Division, Nevada, Death Index, 1980-2012.
  5. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Jack Farris Boles1,2,3

M, b. January 1, 1919, d. June 18, 1997
     Jack Farris Boles was buried at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia.2,4 His Social Security Number was 561-54-0912.3 He was born on January 1, 1919 at Devol, Cotton Co., Oklahoma.1,2,3,4 He married Catherine Belle Fazzi, daughter of George Burchman Fazzi and Lucille Elizabeth Gowen, on October 15, 1943 at Lynchburg, Virginia.1 Jack Farris Boles died on June 18, 1997 at Arkansas at age 78.2,3,5,4

Census Records

1950Dwelling 66, District 37-208C, Oceanside, San Diego Co., California6

Occupation

1950Armed forces6

Family

Catherine Belle Fazzi b. November 7, 1922, d. December 7, 1974
Marriage*Jack Farris Boles married Catherine Belle Fazzi, daughter of George Burchman Fazzi and Lucille Elizabeth Gowen, on October 15, 1943 at Lynchburg, Virginia.1 

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S3235] Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S1405] National Cemetery Administration, U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Robert W. Viar1,2,3

M, b. July 14, 1902, d. March 18, 1971
FatherWilliam Howard "Willie" Viar1 b. March, 1865, d. before April 28, 1910
MotherEllen F. "Ella" Goings1 b. August 16, 1870, d. January 26, 1913
     His Social Security Number was 223-24-9567.4 Robert W. Viar was buried at City Point National Cemetery, Hopewell, Virginia.5,6,7 He was born on July 14, 1902 at Appomattox Co., Virginia; He veterans records and gravestone have a birth year of 1904.5,4,8,6,3 He died on March 18, 1971 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 68.5,8,6

Census Records

1910Dwelling 103, District 64, James River, Buckingham Co., Virginia1
1930Dwelling 149, District 9, Lynchburg, Virginia2
1940Fort Hamilton, District 21-1147, New York, Kings Co., New York9

Occupation

1930Salesman2
1940Private First Class9

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  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. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S11849] City Point National Cemetery, Hopewell, VA, online www.findagrave.com.
  7. [S1405] National Cemetery Administration, U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006.
  8. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Samuel Howard Via Sr.1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. July 4, 1907, d. May 12, 2000
FatherWilliam Howard "Willie" Viar1 b. March, 1865, d. before April 28, 1910
MotherEllen F. "Ella" Goings1 b. August 16, 1870, d. January 26, 1913
     Samuel Howard Via Sr. was buried at Fairview Cemetery, Gratis, Preble Co., Ohio.2,7 His Social Security Number was 402-03-3246.4 He Samuel H. Via Sr., 92, of Gratis, died Friday, May 12 at Heartland of Eaton. He was born on July 4, 1907, in Gladstone, Va. He was an Army veteran. He had worked for McGraw Construction in Middletown for many years. He was a member of the Wesleyan Church of Fairfield. Survivors include his wife of 69 years, Gladys Via; three sons and daughters-in-law, Ralph and June Via of Eaton, Charles and Pat Via of Franklin and David and Joyce Via of Gratis; daughter, Wanda Via of Gratis; a daughter-in-law, Patsy Via of Brookville; 14 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Samuel H. Via Jr. in 1986 and a great-grandson, Brian N. Via in 1985. Burial was in Fairview Cemetery, Gratis.3 He was born on July 4, 1907 at Appomattox Co., Virginia.2,3,7,4,8,5,6 He married Gladys L. Bailey in December, 1930 at Hamilton Co., Ohio.9,3,10 Samuel Howard Via Sr. died on May 12, 2000 at Eaton, Preble Co., Ohio, at age 92.2,3,7,4,8,11,6

Census Records

1910Dwelling 103, District 64, James River, Buckingham Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 114, District 59-70, 4th Magisterial District, Kenton Co., Kentucky12
1950Dwelling 65, District 68-4, Gratis, Preble Co., Ohio13

Occupation

1940Painter12
1950Iron manufacturing comnpany worker13

Family

Gladys L. Bailey b. April 24, 1912, d. December 31, 2004
Marriage*Samuel Howard Via Sr. married Gladys L. Bailey in December, 1930 at Hamilton Co., Ohio.9,3,10 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S12796] Fairview Cemetery, Preble Co., OH, online www.findagrave.com.
  3. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Samuel H. Via, Sr. obituary.
  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. [S857] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-2018.
  7. [S1405] National Cemetery Administration, U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006.
  8. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  9. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Gladys L. Via obituary.
  10. [S2835] Cincinnati Enquirer, The, From the marriage license listings in the Dec 24, 1930 edition.
  11. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Samuel H. Via, Jr. obituary.
  15. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Ralph Via obituary.
  16. [S5940] Salt Lake City, UT FamilySearch, Ohio, County Marriages, 1774-1993.
  17. [S6047] Journal-News, The, From the Charles Andre Via obituary in the Jul 23, 2022 edition.
  18. [S12797] Gard Funeral Home & Cremation Services, online www.gardfuneralhome.com, From the David L. Via, Sr. obituary.
  19. [S1455] Preble Co., Ohio, Genealogical & Historical Records, online https://gen.pcdl.lib.oh.us/marriage/search.cfm
  20. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Wanda M. Via obituary.

Alice Blanche Litchford1,2,3,4

F, b. October 11, 1894, d. November 23, 1959
     Alice Blanche Litchford was buried at Tyree-Stewart Family Cemetery, Gladstone, Nelson Co., Virginia.5 Her married name was Via.6,1 She married Andrew Chaplain Via, son of William Howard "Willie" Viar and Ellen F. "Ella" Goings.6,1,7,3 Alice Blanche Litchford was born on October 11, 1894 at Nelson Co., Virginia.5 She died on November 23, 1959 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 65.5,4 She Mrs. Blanch Jones of 2223 Floyd ave. died Monday at a Richmond hospital. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Ethel M. Brooks and Mrs. Elwood Major; a son, Andrew C. Via Jr., all of Richmond; two sisters, Mrs. Lelia Peters of Madison Heights and Mrs. Tessie Woody of Gladstone; two brothers, Henry Litchford of Lynchburg and Lloyd Litchford of Bent Creek; six grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. A funeral service and burial will be held in the family section near Gladstone. on November 25, 1959.4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 4, District 102, Lovingston, Nelson Co., Virginia6
1930Dwelling 246, District 91, Richmond, Virginia8

Family

Andrew Chaplain Via b. August 9, 1887, d. November 30, 1933
Marriage*Alice Blanche Litchford married Andrew Chaplain Via, son of William Howard "Willie" Viar and Ellen F. "Ella" Goings.6,1,7,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  3. [S12526] Richmond News Leader, The, From the Andrew C. Via obituary in the Nov 30, 1933 edition.
  4. [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the Blanch Jones obituary in the Nov 25, 1959 edition.
  5. [S12727] Tyree-Stewart Family Cemetery, Nelson Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.

Ethel Mae Via1,2,3

F, b. July 14, 1912, d. April 20, 1982
FatherAndrew Chaplain Via1,3 b. August 9, 1887, d. November 30, 1933
MotherAlice Blanche Litchford1,3,4 b. October 11, 1894, d. November 23, 1959
     Ethel Mae Via was buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery, 4000 Pilots Lane, Henrico Co., Virginia.3 She was born on July 14, 1912 at Lovingston, Nelson Co., Virginia.2,3 As of circa 1927,her married name was Brooks.5 She married Claude Thomas Brooks circa 1927.3,5,6 Ethel Mae Via died on April 20, 1982 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 69.3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 4, District 102, Lovingston, Nelson Co., Virginia1
1930Dwelling 121, District 93, Richmond, Virginia5
1940Dwelling 235, District 118-49, Richmond, Virginia7
1950Dwelling 59, District 119-304, Richmond, Virginia8

Occupation

1950Tobacco factory inspector8

Family

Claude Thomas Brooks b. August 17, 1906, d. August 25, 1974
Marriage*Ethel Mae Via married Claude Thomas Brooks circa 1927.3,5,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the Blanch Jones obituary in the Nov 25, 1959 edition.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  10. [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the Claude T. Brooks obituary in the Aug 27, 1974 edition.

Martha Elwood Via1,2,3

F, b. January 1, 1916, d. June 2, 1980
FatherAndrew Chaplain Via1,4,5,6,3 b. August 9, 1887, d. November 30, 1933
MotherAlice Blanche Litchford1,4,5,7,6,3 b. October 11, 1894, d. November 23, 1959
     Martha Elwood Via was buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery, 4000 Pilots Lane, Henrico Co., Virginia.6,8 Her Social Security Number was 228-05-6088.9 She was born on January 1, 1916 at Nelson Co., Virginia.2,9,6 As of October 1, 1935,her married name was Major.3 She married Maxwell Pettway Major on October 1, 1935 at Richmond, Virginia.6,3,10 Martha Elwood Via died on June 2, 1980 at Ashland, Hanover Co., Virginia, at age 64.6

Census Records

1920Dwelling 4, District 102, Lovingston, Nelson Co., Virginia1
1930Dwelling 246, District 91, Richmond, Virginia4
1940Dwelling 186, District 118-35, Richmond, Virginia11
1950Dwelling 148, District 119-285, Richmond, Virginia12

Occupation

1940Lunch room clerk11
1950Waitress12

Family

Maxwell Pettway Major b. March 28, 1907, d. March 10, 1957
Marriage*Martha Elwood Via married Maxwell Pettway Major on October 1, 1935 at Richmond, Virginia.6,3,10 

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  3. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S12526] Richmond News Leader, The, From the Andrew C. Via obituary in the Nov 30, 1933 edition.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the Blanch Jones obituary in the Nov 25, 1959 edition.
  8. [S4433] Forest Lawn Cemetery, Richmond, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the Maxwell P. Major obituary in the Mar 12, 1957 edition.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Andrew Chaplain Via Jr.1,2,3,4,5

M, b. December 17, 1925, d. March 22, 1963
FatherAndrew Chaplain Via1,4,6 b. August 9, 1887, d. November 30, 1933
MotherAlice Blanche Litchford1,4,6,7 b. October 11, 1894, d. November 23, 1959
     Andrew Chaplain Via Jr. was buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery, 4000 Pilots Lane, Henrico Co., Virginia.4 He was born on December 17, 1925 at Nelson Co., Virginia.3,4,5 He died on March 22, 1963 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 37.4

Census Records

1930Dwelling 246, District 91, Richmond, Virginia1
1940Dwelling 186, District 118-35, Richmond, Virginia2
1950Dwelling 148, District 119-285, Richmond, Virginia8

Occupation

1950Optical manufacturer lens grinder8

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. [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. [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. [S12526] Richmond News Leader, The, From the Andrew C. Via obituary in the Nov 30, 1933 edition.
  7. [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the Blanch Jones obituary in the Nov 25, 1959 edition.
  8. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Maxwell Pettway Major1,2,3

M, b. March 28, 1907, d. March 10, 1957
     Maxwell Pettway Major was buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery, 4000 Pilots Lane, Henrico Co., Virginia.4,5,3 He was born on March 28, 1907 at Halifax Co., Virginia; His death certificate has a birth date of Mar 27, 1907.5,2 He married Martha Elwood Via, daughter of Andrew Chaplain Via and Alice Blanche Litchford, on October 1, 1935 at Richmond, Virginia.5,1,3 Maxwell Pettway Major died on March 10, 1957 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 49.5,3 He Maxwell P. Major, 49, of 2223 Floyd ave., died Sunday at a Richmond hospital. Burial in Forest Lawn Cemetery. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Elwood Via Major; his mother, Mrs. Rosa Alice Major and a brother, Cedric C. Major, all of Richmond. on March 12, 1957.3

Census Records

1940Dwelling 186, District 118-35, Richmond, Virginia6
1950Dwelling 148, District 119-285, Richmond, Virginia7

Occupation

1940Confectionary clerk6

Family

Martha Elwood Via b. January 1, 1916, d. June 2, 1980
Marriage*Maxwell Pettway Major married Martha Elwood Via, daughter of Andrew Chaplain Via and Alice Blanche Litchford, on October 1, 1935 at Richmond, Virginia.5,1,3 

Citations

  1. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  2. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  3. [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the Maxwell P. Major obituary in the Mar 12, 1957 edition.
  4. [S4433] Forest Lawn Cemetery, Richmond, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Claude Thomas Brooks1,2,3

M, b. August 17, 1906, d. August 25, 1974
     His Social Security Number was 223-07-1460.4 Claude Thomas Brooks was buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery, 4000 Pilots Lane, Henrico Co., Virginia.2,5 He was born on August 17, 1906 at King William Co., Virginia.2,4,3 He married Ethel Mae Via, daughter of Andrew Chaplain Via and Alice Blanche Litchford, circa 1927.1,6,2 Claude Thomas Brooks died on August 25, 1974 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 68; His obituary has a death date of Aug 26, 1974.2,5 He Claude T. Brooks of 15 Karen Drive, Ashland, owner and operator of Hanover Truck Terminal and Restaurant, died August 26, 1974 after a long illness. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Ethel V. Brooks; two daughters, Mrs. J. W. Reid, Mrs. S. L. Hicks; four sons, R. L., E. M., W. D. Brooks, all of Richmond and F. T. Brooks, Glen Allen; three sisters, Mrs. Edith Vaughan, Mrs. Walter R. Simon, Mrs. C. L. Parsley; a brother, Robert N. Brooks; a sister-in-law, Mrs. Martha Elwood Major, all of Richmond; 23 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Interment Forest Lawn. on August 27, 1974.5

Census Records

1930Dwelling 121, District 93, Richmond, Virginia6
1940Dwelling 235, District 118-49, Richmond, Virginia7

Occupation

1930Street car motorman6
1940Transportation operator7

Family

Ethel Mae Via b. July 14, 1912, d. April 20, 1982
Marriage*Claude Thomas Brooks married Ethel Mae Via, daughter of Andrew Chaplain Via and Alice Blanche Litchford, circa 1927.1,6,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  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. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the Claude T. Brooks obituary in the Aug 27, 1974 edition.
  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. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  9. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Jean Elizabeth Brooks1,2,3,4

F, b. July 27, 1930, d. May 25, 1984
FatherClaude Thomas Brooks1,3,4 b. August 17, 1906, d. August 25, 1974
MotherEthel Mae Via1,3,4 b. July 14, 1912, d. April 20, 1982
     Jean Elizabeth Brooks was buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery, 4000 Pilots Lane, Henrico Co., Virginia.5,4 Her Social Security Number was 231-30-4346.6 Her married name was Reid.3 She married Jacob Waring Reid.3 Jean Elizabeth Brooks was born on July 27, 1930 at Richmond, Virginia.2,4 She died on May 25, 1984 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 53.3,4

Census Records

1940Dwelling 235, District 118-49, Richmond, Virginia1
1950Dwelling 89, District 119-310, Richmond, Virginia7

Family

Jacob Waring Reid b. July 13, 1928, d. January 6, 1994
Marriage*Jean Elizabeth Brooks married Jacob Waring Reid.3 
Child
  • Thomas Waring Reid7

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  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. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S4433] Forest Lawn Cemetery, Richmond, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.