Faye Jane "Fay" Foster1,2,3

F, b. May 22, 1901, d. March 23, 1980
FatherBenjamin J. Foster1,3 b. circa 1862
MotherWillie May Perry1,3 b. January, 1877
     Faye Jane "Fay" Foster was buried at Royal Palm North Cemetery, 2600 Gandy Blvd N., Pinnellas Park, Pinellas Co., Florida.4 She was born on May 22, 1901 at Dempsey, Fayette Co., West Virginia.3,5 As of circa 1922,her married name was Wimmer.6 She married Charles Dewey Wimmer circa 1922.5,6 Faye Jane "Fay" Foster died on March 23, 1980 at Leon Co., Florida, at age 78.5

Census Records

1910Dwelling 557, District 13, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia1
1930Dwelling 183, District 17, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia6
1940Dwelling 53, District 1-36, High Springs, Alachua Co., Florida7

Occupation

1930Laundry presser6

Family

Charles Dewey Wimmer b. April 27, 1898, d. July 5, 1947
Marriage*Faye Jane "Fay" Foster married Charles Dewey Wimmer circa 1922.5,6 
Child

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S2051] Raleigh Register, From the Dewey Foster obituary in the Aug 5, 1957 edition.
  3. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  4. [S13439] Royal Palm North Cemetery, Pinellas Co., FL, online www.findagrave.com.
  5. [S417] Florida Health Department, Florida Death Index,1877-1998.
  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. [S1601] Ocala Star-Banner, From the Charles Willard Wimmer, Sr. obituary in the Sep 3, 2014 edition.
  9. [S6392] Tampa Bay Times, From the Wimmer-Bennett marriage announcement in the Oct 22, 1953 edition.

John Henry Foster1,2,3

M, b. April 18, 1902, d. August 3, 1950
FatherBenjamin J. Foster1,4,5 b. circa 1862
MotherWillie May Perry1 b. January, 1877
     His Social Security Number was 236-05-8588.2 John Henry Foster was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.2,6 He was born on April 18, 1902 at Laurel Creek, Fayette Co., West Virginia; His death certificate has a birth year of 1904 but the 1910 Census supports a birth year of 1902.2,5,1 He married Anna Maxine Harris on January 8, 1929 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.5 John Henry Foster died on August 3, 1950 at Terry, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 48.2

Census Records

1910Dwelling 557, District 13, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia1
1920Dwelling 61, District 22, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia4
1930Dwelling 829, District 13, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia7
1940Dwelling 172, District 41-35, Town, Raleigh Co., West Virginia8

Occupation

1920Coal miner4
1930Coal miner7
1940Coal miner8

Family

Anna Maxine Harris b. April 14, 1909, d. January 29, 1998
Marriage*John Henry Foster married Anna Maxine Harris on January 8, 1929 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.5 
Children

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 John Henry Foster death certificate.
  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. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Foster-Cheslock marriage record.
  6. [S2590] Sunset Memorial Park, Raleigh Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=wallace&GSfn=victoria&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=52&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=69824791&CRid=80051&df=all&
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  10. [S798] Register Herald, From the James Edward Foster, Sr. obituary in the Apr 15, 2008 edition.
  11. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Foster-Edwards marriage record.
  12. [S1576] VA, USA: National Publishing Co., 1946 Young American Patriots. Richmond, U. S., World War II Young American Patriots, 1941-1945.
  13. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  14. [S798] Register Herald, From the Ruth O. Hall obituary in the Oct 17, 2003 edition.
  15. [S13443] Freeport Journal-Standard, From the Foster-Buss wedding announcement in the Aug 18, 1954 edition.
  16. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Shirley Ronald Foster death certificate.

Hattie Beatrice Foster1,2

F, b. August 5, 1904, d. July 16, 1965
FatherBenjamin J. Foster1,3,2 b. circa 1862
MotherWillie May Perry1,2 b. January, 1877
     Hattie Beatrice Foster was buried at Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.2,4 She was born on August 5, 1904 at Fayette Co., West Virginia.2 As of July 3, 1926,her married name was Allison.5 She married Luther Wilson Allison on July 3, 1926 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.5 Hattie Beatrice Foster died on July 16, 1965 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 60.2,4 She Allison, Mrs. Hattie B. - Burial Cunningham Memorial Park. Mrs. Allison, 60, of 1027 Zerkle St. St. Albans, died Friday in McMillian Hospital. Member St. Albans Church of Goad and Nitro Rebekah Lodge. Surviving: daughter, Mrs. Blanche West of Fort Worth, Tex; brother, Lloyd Foster of Baltimore; sister, Mrs. Dimple Boley of Huntington. on July 18, 1965.4

Census Records

1910Dwelling 557, District 13, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia1
1920Dwelling 61, District 22, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia3
1930Dwelling 191, District 5, Athens, Athens Co., Ohio6
1940Dwelling 2, District 20-8, Montgomery, Kanawha Co., West Virginia7

Family

Luther Wilson Allison b. August 24, 1900, d. September 24, 1949
Marriage*Hattie Beatrice Foster married Luther Wilson Allison on July 3, 1926 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.5 
Child
  • Blanche Allison4

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 Hattie B. Foster death certificate.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S2040] Gazette-Mail, From the Hattie B. Allison obituary in the Jul 18, 1965 edition.
  5. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Allison-Foster marriage record.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Dimple Dollie Foster1,2,3,4

F, b. July 27, 1906, d. December 16, 1972
FatherBenjamin J. Foster1,5,2,3 b. circa 1862
MotherWillie May Perry1,2,3 b. January, 1877
     Her Social Security Number was 232-96-0470.6 Dimple Dollie Foster was buried at White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Barboursville, Cabell Co., West Virginia.7 She was born on July 27, 1906 at Stuart, Fayette Co., West Virginia.2,6 As of December 4, 1926,her married name was Boley.8 She married Alonzo Boley on December 4, 1926 at Cabell Co., West Virginia.8 Dimple Dollie Foster died on December 16, 1972 at Cabell Co., West Virginia, at age 66.3

Census Records

1910Dwelling 557, District 13, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia1
1920Dwelling 61, District 22, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia5
1930Dwelling 391A, District 32, Huntington, Cabell Co., West Virginia4
1940Dwelling 187, District 50-25, Huntington, Cabell Co., West Virginia9

Family

Alonzo Boley b. May 5, 1907, d. May 13, 1985
Marriage*Dimple Dollie Foster married Alonzo Boley on December 4, 1926 at Cabell Co., West Virginia.8 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  3. [S2877] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Deaths Index, 1853-1973.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  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. [S2398] White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Cabell Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=44635998&CRid=80278&
  8. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Boley-Foster marriage record.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S13445] Malone Funeral Home, online www.malonefuneralhome.com, From the Edward Lee Boley obituary.

Marie B. Farber1,2

F, b. March 7, 1897, d. March, 1977
     Marie B. Farber was buried at Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery, 2809 Grindon Avenue, Baltimore, Maryland.3 Her Social Security Number was 212-05-8838.4 She was born on March 7, 1897 at Baltimore, Maryland.5,4 As of February, 1919,her married name was Foster.1 She married Lloyd Benjamin Foster, son of Benjamin J. Foster and Willie May Perry, in February, 1919 at Baltimore, Maryland.1,2 Marie B. Farber died in March, 1977 at Maryland.4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 65, District 11, Ward 1, Baltimore, Maryland5
1930Dwelling 46, District 15, Baltimore, Maryland6
1940Dwelling 218, District 3-108A, Essex, Baltimore Co., Maryland7

Occupation

1940Hat factory worker7

Family

Lloyd Benjamin Foster b. March 27, 1895, d. March 8, 1967
Marriage*Marie B. Farber married Lloyd Benjamin Foster, son of Benjamin J. Foster and Willie May Perry, in February, 1919 at Baltimore, Maryland.1,2 
Child

Citations

  1. [S1710] Baltimore Sun, From the marriage license listings in the Feb 14, 1919 edition.
  2. [S1710] Baltimore Sun, From the Lloyd B. Foster obituary in the Mar 9, 1967 edition.
  3. [S13436] Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery, Baltimore, MD, online www.findagrave.com.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Harriett M. Foster1,2

F, b. circa 1920
FatherLloyd Benjamin Foster1,2 b. March 27, 1895, d. March 8, 1967
MotherMarie B. Farber1,2 b. March 7, 1897, d. March, 1977
     Harriett M. Foster was buried at Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery, 2809 Grindon Avenue, Baltimore, Maryland.3 Her married name was Boles.3 She married Unknown Boles.3 Harriett M. Foster was born circa 1920 at Baltimore, Maryland.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 46, District 15, Baltimore, Maryland2
1940Dwelling 218, District 3-108A, Essex, Baltimore Co., Maryland1

Occupation

1940Hat factory worker1

Family

Unknown Boles
Marriage*Harriett M. Foster married Unknown Boles.3 

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S13436] Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery, Baltimore, MD, online www.findagrave.com.

Daisy Mae Bowyer1,2

F, b. March 10, 1906, d. December, 1984
     Her Social Security Number was 235-46-6148.3 Daisy Mae Bowyer was born on March 10, 1906 at Wolf Creek, Monroe Co., West Virginia.2,3 As of June 15, 1921,her married name was Foster.1 She married Dewey P. Foster, son of Benjamin J. Foster and Willie May Perry, on June 15, 1921 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.1 Daisy Mae Bowyer died in December, 1984 at West Virginia at age 78.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 247, District 14, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia4
1940Dwelling 319, District 10-24, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia5

Family

Dewey P. Foster b. April 29, 1899, d. August 5, 1957
Marriage*Daisy Mae Bowyer married Dewey P. Foster, son of Benjamin J. Foster and Willie May Perry, on June 15, 1921 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Foster-Bowyer marriage record.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Wagner-Foster marriage record.
  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. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S1576] VA, USA: National Publishing Co., 1946 Young American Patriots. Richmond, U. S., World War II Young American Patriots, 1941-1945.
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  8. [S2051] Raleigh Register, From the Carlos Dewey Foster obituary in the Dec 17, 1957 edition.
  9. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  10. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Foster-Young marriage record.
  11. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.

Carlos Dewey Foster Jr.1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. June 26, 1922, d. December 14, 1957
FatherDewey P. Foster1,2,8,3,4 b. April 29, 1899, d. August 5, 1957
MotherDaisy Mae Bowyer1,2,3,4,7 b. March 10, 1906, d. December, 1984
     His Social Security Number was 236-26-6150.9 Carlos Dewey Foster Jr. was buried at High Lawn Memorial Park, Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.6,4,7 He was born on June 26, 1922 at Scarbro, Fayette Co., West Virginia.3,9,6,4 He married Phyllis June Hunt on May 20, 1943 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.5 Carlos Dewey Foster Jr. died on December 14, 1957 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 35.9,6,4,7,10 He Funeral services for Carlos Dewey Foster, 35, Scarbro, will be held Wednesday. Burial will be made in Lawn Memorial Park. Foster died in the Veterans Hospital at Richmond, Va., Saturday. Death was attributed to a brain tumor. He was a member of the Scarbro Baptist Church and a veteran of Worid War II. Foster was a clerk for the River Co. Store at Kilsyth. Survivors include his wife, Phylis June; his mother, Mrs. Daisy Mae Bowyer Foster of Beckley; two children, Marshall Dewey and Nancy Marie Foster, both at home; and, one brother, Howard Foster of Dunbar. on December 17, 1957.7

Census Records

1930Dwelling 247, District 14, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 319, District 10-24, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia2

Family

Phyllis June Hunt b. June 17, 1926, d. August 9, 1993
Marriage*Carlos Dewey Foster Jr. married Phyllis June Hunt on May 20, 1943 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.5 
Children

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. [S1576] VA, USA: National Publishing Co., 1946 Young American Patriots. Richmond, U. S., World War II Young American Patriots, 1941-1945.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Foster-Hunt marriage record.
  6. [S3565] The National Archives and Records Administration, U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963.
  7. [S2051] Raleigh Register, From the Carlos Dewey Foster obituary in the Dec 17, 1957 edition.
  8. [S2051] Raleigh Register, From the Dewey Foster obituary in the Aug 5, 1957 edition.
  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.
  11. [S13437] E. Alvin Small Funeral Home Inc., online www.ealvinsmall.com, From the Marshall Dewey Foster obituary.
  12. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.

Edgar Howard Foster1,2,3,4,5

M, b. August 7, 1927, d. November 9, 2002
FatherDewey P. Foster1,6,8,2,7 b. April 29, 1899, d. August 5, 1957
MotherDaisy Mae Bowyer1,6,2,3,7 b. March 10, 1906, d. December, 1984
     His Social Security Number was 233-38-1260.2 Edgar Howard Foster was buried at High Lawn Memorial Park, Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.9 He was born on August 7, 1927 at Scarbro, Fayette Co., West Virginia.2,7,5 He married Gloria Gene Young on April 13, 1949 at Scarbro, Fayette Co., West Virginia.3 Edgar Howard Foster and Gloria Gene Young were divorced before 1965.10 Edgar Howard Foster died on November 9, 2002 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 75.2,4 He Edgar H. Foster of Charleston died Nov. 9, 2002. on November 11, 2002.4

Census Records

1930Dwelling 247, District 14, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 319, District 10-24, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia6

Family

Gloria Gene Young b. December 10, 1932, d. January 27, 2009
Marriage*Edgar Howard Foster married Gloria Gene Young on April 13, 1949 at Scarbro, Fayette Co., West Virginia.3 
Divorce* Edgar Howard Foster and Gloria Gene Young were divorced before 1965.10 
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. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Foster-Young marriage record.
  4. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Edgar H. Foster obituary in the Nov 11, 2002 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. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  8. [S2051] Raleigh Register, From the Dewey Foster obituary in the Aug 5, 1957 edition.
  9. [S4671] High Lawn Memorial Park, Fayette Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  10. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/
  11. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S8333] Clarion Ledger, From the Julie Simonee Foster obituary in the Aug 25, 1995 edition.

Alonzo Boley1,2

M, b. May 5, 1907, d. May 13, 1985
     Alonzo Boley was buried at White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Barboursville, Cabell Co., West Virginia.2 His Social Security Number was 234-05-1085.3 He was born on May 5, 1907 at Divide, Fayette Co., West Virginia.1,2,3,4 He married Dimple Dollie Foster, daughter of Benjamin J. Foster and Willie May Perry, on December 4, 1926 at Cabell Co., West Virginia.1 Alonzo Boley died on May 13, 1985 at West Virginia at age 78.2,5

Census Records

1930Dwelling 391A, District 32, Huntington, Cabell Co., West Virginia6
1940Dwelling 187, District 50-25, Huntington, Cabell Co., West Virginia7

Occupation

1930Rail mill laborer6
1940Rail mill griller7

Family

Dimple Dollie Foster b. July 27, 1906, d. December 16, 1972
Marriage*Alonzo Boley married Dimple Dollie Foster, daughter of Benjamin J. Foster and Willie May Perry, on December 4, 1926 at Cabell Co., West Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Boley-Foster marriage record.
  2. [S2398] White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Cabell Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=44635998&CRid=80278&
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  5. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  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. [S13445] Malone Funeral Home, online www.malonefuneralhome.com, From the Edward Lee Boley obituary.

Earnest Bryant Belcher1,2

M, b. April 22, 1898, d. July 27, 1969
     Earnest Bryant Belcher was born on April 22, 1898 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.1,2 He married Ettie Marie "Etta" Foster, daughter of Benjamin J. Foster and Willie May Perry, on June 26, 1920 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.3,4 Earnest Bryant Belcher died on July 27, 1969 at Lawrence Co., Ohio, at age 71.5

Census Records

1930Dwelling 384, District 32, Huntington, Cabell Co., West Virginia6
1940Dwelling 490, District 44-36, Union, Lawrence Co., Ohio7

Occupation

1930Railroad shop painter6

Family

Ettie Marie "Etta" Foster b. November 23, 1896
Marriage*Earnest Bryant Belcher married Ettie Marie "Etta" Foster, daughter of Benjamin J. Foster and Willie May Perry, on June 26, 1920 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.3,4 
Child

Citations

  1. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  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. [S2051] Raleigh Register, From the Dewey Foster obituary in the Aug 5, 1957 edition.
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Belcher-Foster marriage record.
  5. [S857] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-2018.
  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.

Luther Wilson Allison1,2,3,4

M, b. August 24, 1900, d. September 24, 1949
     Luther Wilson Allison was buried at Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.3 He was born on August 24, 1900 at Putnam Co., West Virginia.1,2,3,4 He married Hattie Beatrice Foster, daughter of Benjamin J. Foster and Willie May Perry, on July 3, 1926 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.1 Luther Wilson Allison died on September 24, 1949 at South Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 49.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 91, District 5, Athens, Athens Co., Ohio5
1940Dwelling 2, District 20-8, Montgomery, Kanawha Co., West Virginia6

Occupation

1930Electrician5
1940Truck driver6

Family

Hattie Beatrice Foster b. August 5, 1904, d. July 16, 1965
Marriage*Luther Wilson Allison married Hattie Beatrice Foster, daughter of Benjamin J. Foster and Willie May Perry, on July 3, 1926 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.1 
Child
  • Blanche Allison7

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Allison-Foster marriage record.
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Luther W. Allison 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. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S2040] Gazette-Mail, From the Hattie B. Allison obituary in the Jul 18, 1965 edition.

Jack C. Smith1,2

M, b. September 13, 1885, d. February 4, 1963
     Jack C. Smith was buried at Pineville Cemetery, Riverview Avenue at Tennessee Avenue, Pineville, Bell Co., Kentucky.1 He was born on September 13, 1885 at Virginia.1,3,2 He married Effie M. Foster, daughter of Benjamin J. Foster and Willie May Perry, circa 1912.4,3,5 Jack C. Smith died on February 4, 1963 at Pineville, Bell Co., Kentucky, at age 77.1,2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 129, Dwelling 7, Arjay, Bell Co., Kentucky3
1940Dwelling 98, District 7-11, Arjay, Bell Co., Kentucky6

Occupation

1930Coal mine foreman3
1940Coal mine foreman6

Family

Effie M. Foster b. May 18, 1893, d. August 28, 1962
Marriage*Jack C. Smith married Effie M. Foster, daughter of Benjamin J. Foster and Willie May Perry, circa 1912.4,3,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5793] Pineville Cemetery, Bell Co., KY, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  2. [S1590] Entucky Department for Libraries and Archives, Kentucky Death Records, 1852-1964.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S2051] Raleigh Register, From the Dewey Foster obituary in the Aug 5, 1957 edition.
  5. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007, From the Social Security Applications and Claims Index record of their son Richard.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Charles Dewey Wimmer1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. April 27, 1898, d. July 5, 1947
     Charles Dewey Wimmer was born on April 27, 1898 at West Virginia; His WWI Draft Card has a birth date of Apr 22, 1897.3,6 He married Faye Jane "Fay" Foster, daughter of Benjamin J. Foster and Willie May Perry, circa 1922.4,1 Charles Dewey Wimmer died on July 5, 1947 at High Springs, Alachua Co., Florida, at age 49.4,5 He Charles Dewey Wimmer of High Springs was killed last midnight when the automobile in which he was riding overturned on a curve near here, the State Highway Patrol reported. Fletcher Baltnon, also of High Springs, listed as driver of the machine, was admitted to a Lake City hospital with critical injuries. on July 6, 1947.5

Census Records

1930Dwelling 183, District 17, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 53, District 1-36, High Springs, Alachua Co., Florida7

Occupation

1930Railroad engineer1
1940Railroad engineer7

Family

Faye Jane "Fay" Foster b. May 22, 1901, d. March 23, 1980
Marriage*Charles Dewey Wimmer married Faye Jane "Fay" Foster, daughter of Benjamin J. Foster and Willie May Perry, circa 1922.4,1 
Child

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1601] Ocala Star-Banner, From the Charles Willard Wimmer, Sr. obituary in the Sep 3, 2014 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. [S417] Florida Health Department, Florida Death Index,1877-1998.
  5. [S1994] Bradenton Herald, The, From the Jul 6, 1947 edition.
  6. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S6392] Tampa Bay Times, From the Wimmer-Bennett marriage announcement in the Oct 22, 1953 edition.

Richard Joseph Smith1,2,3,4

M, b. December 20, 1915, d. May 21, 1996
FatherJack C. Smith1,2 b. September 13, 1885, d. February 4, 1963
MotherEffie M. Foster1,2 b. May 18, 1893, d. August 28, 1962
     His Social Security Number was 400-07-9933.2 Richard Joseph Smith was buried at Grace Memorial Gardens, 17007 U.S. Highway 19, Hudson, Pasco Co., Florida.5 He married Ruby Earl Leath.6 Richard Joseph Smith was born on December 20, 1915 at Letcher Co., Kentucky.2,3,7,8,4 He married Agnes Mary Wing on December 23, 1948 at Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan.9,10 Richard Joseph Smith died on May 21, 1996 at Pasco Co., Florida, at age 80.2,3,11,7 He SMITH, Richard J., 80, of Port Richey, died Tuesday (May 21, 1996) at Hospice House of Pasco. Born in Hammond, Ky., he came here 19 years ago from Detroit. He was an automotive parts factory worker and was a Protestant. He was a Navy veteran of World War II. Survivors include two sons, William, Detroit, and Leroy, Dayton, Ohio; a daughter, Geraldine Musielak, Rolling Meadows, Ill; six grandchildren; and seven greatgrandchildren. on May 24, 1996.11

Census Records

1930Dwelling 129, District 7, Arjay, Bell Co., Kentucky1
1940Dwelling 172, District 7-12, Heyburn, Bell Co., Kentucky12

Occupation

1940Coal miner12

Family 1

Ruby Earl Leath b. February 4, 1920, d. October 12, 1946
Marriage*Richard Joseph Smith married Ruby Earl Leath.6 
Children

Family 2

Agnes Mary Wing b. August 18, 1913, d. May 13, 1996
Marriage*Richard Joseph Smith married Agnes Mary Wing on December 23, 1948 at Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan.9,10 
Child
  • William J. Smith10,11

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. [S417] Florida Health Department, Florida Death Index,1877-1998.
  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. [S5303] Grace Memorial Gardens, Pasco Co., FL, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  6. [S1590] Entucky Department for Libraries and Archives, Kentucky Death Records, 1852-1964.
  7. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  8. [S1323] Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives, Kentucky Birth Index, 1911-1999.
  9. [S5262] Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics Michigan Department of Community Health, Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952.
  10. [S6392] Tampa Bay Times, From the Agnes M. Smith obituary in the May 14, 1996 edition.
  11. [S6392] Tampa Bay Times, From the Richard J. Smith obituary in the May 24, 1996 edition.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Mabel Lillian Smith1,2,3

F, b. July 28, 1921, d. December 28, 1939
FatherJack C. Smith1,3 b. September 13, 1885, d. February 4, 1963
MotherEffie M. Foster1,3 b. May 18, 1893, d. August 28, 1962
     Mabel Lillian Smith was buried at Pineville Cemetery, Riverview Avenue at Tennessee Avenue, Pineville, Bell Co., Kentucky.2 She was born on July 28, 1921 at Scarbro, Fayette Co., West Virginia.2,3 She died on December 28, 1939 at Arjay, Bell Co., Kentucky, at age 18.2,3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 129, District 7, Arjay, Bell Co., Kentucky1

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5793] Pineville Cemetery, Bell Co., KY, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  3. [S1590] Entucky Department for Libraries and Archives, Kentucky Death Records, 1852-1964.

Ruby Earl Leath1,2,3

F, b. February 4, 1920, d. October 12, 1946
     Ruby Earl Leath was buried at Pineville Cemetery, Riverview Avenue at Tennessee Avenue, Pineville, Bell Co., Kentucky.1 Her married name was Smith.3 She married Richard Joseph Smith, son of Jack C. Smith and Effie M. Foster.3 Ruby Earl Leath was born on February 4, 1920 at Bell Co., Kentucky.1,3 She died on October 12, 1946 at Pineville, Bell Co., Kentucky, at age 26.1,3

Census Records

1940Dwelling 172, District 7-12, Heyburn, Bell Co., Kentucky4

Family

Richard Joseph Smith b. December 20, 1915, d. May 21, 1996
Marriage*Ruby Earl Leath married Richard Joseph Smith, son of Jack C. Smith and Effie M. Foster.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5793] Pineville Cemetery, Bell Co., KY, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S1590] Entucky Department for Libraries and Archives, Kentucky Death Records, 1852-1964.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Geraldine Smith1,2,3

F, b. June 19, 1938, d. April 14, 2000
FatherRichard Joseph Smith4,1,3 b. December 20, 1915, d. May 21, 1996
MotherRuby Earl Leath4,3 b. February 4, 1920, d. October 12, 1946
     Geraldine Smith was buried at Highland Memorial Park, Libertyville, Lake Co., Illinois.5 Her Social Security Number was 406-48-1364.3 Her married name was Holland.3 Her married name was Musielak.1 Her married name was Putman.3 She married Unknown Musielak.1,2,3 Geraldine Smith married Unknown Putman.3 Geraldine Smith married Charles Lamond/Laymon Holland Sr.3 Geraldine Smith was born on June 19, 1938 at Pineville, Bell Co., Kentucky.3,6,5 She died on April 14, 2000 at Illinois at age 61.3,5

Census Records

1940Dwelling 172, District 7-12, Heyburn, Bell Co., Kentucky4

Family 1

Unknown Putman
Marriage*Geraldine Smith married Unknown Putman.3 

Family 2

Unknown Musielak
Marriage*Geraldine Smith married Unknown Musielak.1,2,3 

Family 3

Charles Lamond/Laymon Holland Sr. b. July 22, 1930, d. April 19, 2010
Marriage*Geraldine Smith married Charles Lamond/Laymon Holland Sr.3 
Child
  • Charles Laymon Holland Jr.6

Citations

  1. [S6392] Tampa Bay Times, From the Agnes M. Smith obituary in the May 14, 1996 edition.
  2. [S6392] Tampa Bay Times, From the Richard J. Smith obituary in the May 24, 1996 edition.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S13433] Highland Memorial Park, Lake Co., IL, online www.findagrave.com.
  6. [S1323] Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives, Kentucky Birth Index, 1911-1999.

Harold Benjamin Belcher1,2,3

M, b. June 9, 1924, d. February 7, 1993
FatherEarnest Bryant Belcher1,2,4 b. April 22, 1898, d. July 27, 1969
MotherEttie Marie "Etta" Foster1,2 b. November 23, 1896
     His Social Security Number was 232-42-1865.2 Harold Benjamin Belcher was born on June 9, 1924 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia; The SSDI has a birth date of Aug 9, 1924.2,3 He died on February 7, 1993 at West Virginia at age 68.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 384, District 32, Huntington, Cabell Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 490, District 44-36, Union, Lawrence Co., Ohio4

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. [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.

Phyllis June Hunt1,2,3

F, b. June 17, 1926, d. August 9, 1993
     Her Social Security Number was 233-36-7256.2 Phyllis June Hunt was buried at Naples Memorial Gardens Cemetery, 525 111th Avenue N, North Naples, Collier Co., Florida.4,3 She was born on June 17, 1926 at Rainelle, Greenbrier Co., West Virginia.2,5 As of May 20, 1943,her married name was Foster.1 She married Carlos Dewey Foster Jr., son of Dewey P. Foster and Daisy Mae Bowyer, on May 20, 1943 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.1 Phyllis June Hunt died on August 9, 1993 at Collier Co., Florida, at age 67.2,5,3 She Phyllis June Foster, 67, of Naples, died Monday, August 9, 1993. Surviving are a daughter, Nancy M. Lewis of Naples; a son, Marshall D. Foster of Hopewell, Va; a sister, Hazel Caggiano of Stuart, Fla; a brother, James Hunt of Gainesville, Fla; and four grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at Naples Memorial Gardens Chapel. Burial will follow. on August 10, 1993.3

Family

Carlos Dewey Foster Jr. b. June 26, 1922, d. December 14, 1957
Marriage*She married Carlos Dewey Foster Jr., son of Dewey P. Foster and Daisy Mae Bowyer, on May 20, 1943 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Foster-Hunt marriage record.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S2698] Naples Daily News, From the Phyllis June Foster obituary in the Aug 10, 1993 edition.
  4. [S4131] Naples Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Collier Co., FL, online http://www.findagrave.com
  5. [S417] Florida Health Department, Florida Death Index,1877-1998.
  6. [S2051] Raleigh Register, From the Carlos Dewey Foster obituary in the Dec 17, 1957 edition.
  7. [S13437] E. Alvin Small Funeral Home Inc., online www.ealvinsmall.com, From the Marshall Dewey Foster obituary.
  8. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.

Gloria Gene Young1,2,3

F, b. December 10, 1932, d. January 27, 2009
     Her Social Security Number was 232-50-6507.4 Gloria Gene Young was born on December 10, 1932.4 As of April 13, 1949,her married name was Foster.1 She married Edgar Howard Foster, son of Dewey P. Foster and Daisy Mae Bowyer, on April 13, 1949 at Scarbro, Fayette Co., West Virginia.1 Gloria Gene Young and Edgar Howard Foster were divorced before 1965.5 Gloria Gene Young died on January 27, 2009 at Grenada, Grenada Co., Mississippi, at age 76.4,3 She Gloria Gene Young Hill, 76, died Tuesday, January 27, 2009, at Grenada Lake Medical Center. on January 28, 2009.3

Family

Edgar Howard Foster b. August 7, 1927, d. November 9, 2002
Marriage*She married Edgar Howard Foster, son of Dewey P. Foster and Daisy Mae Bowyer, on April 13, 1949 at Scarbro, Fayette Co., West Virginia.1 
Divorce* Gloria Gene Young and Edgar Howard Foster were divorced before 1965.5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Foster-Young marriage record.
  2. [S8333] Clarion Ledger, From the Julie Simonee Foster obituary in the Aug 25, 1995 edition.
  3. [S8333] Clarion Ledger, From the Gloria Gene Young Hill obituary in the Jan 28, 2009 edition.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/
  6. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.

Anna Maxine Harris1,2

F, b. April 14, 1909, d. January 29, 1998
     Anna Maxine Harris was buried at Gethsemane Memorial Gardens, Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.3,2 Her Social Security Number was 235-62-3683.4 She was born on April 14, 1909 at Rush Run, Fayette Co., West Virginia.5,4,2 As of January 8, 1929,her married name was Foster.5 She married John Henry Foster, son of Benjamin J. Foster and Willie May Perry, on January 8, 1929 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.5 Anna Maxine Harris died on January 29, 1998 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 88.4,2 She Anna Maxine Clifford, 88, of Oak Hill, died Thursday, Jan. 29, 1998, at her home of natural causes. Born April 14, 1909 at Red Ash, she was the daughter of the late Hugh and Eva Jarrell Harris. Mrs. Clifford was a homemaker and a member of Terry Christian Church, Terry. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Clifford; three sons, Stanley Cheslock II, Benny and Shirley Foster; two brothers, Ralph and Harrison Harris; and two sisters, Gladys McCorgam and Mabel Searls. Survivors include a daughter, Ruth Hall and her husband, Billy, of Terry; a son James Foster and his wife, Marie, of Beckley; a sister, Leona Biggs, of Matheny; two brothers, Elmer Harris, of Xenia, Ohio, Douglas Harris, of Toledo, Ohio; 18 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and 8 great-greatgrandchildren. Burial will follow at Gethsemane Memorial Gardens, Oak Hill. on February 1, 1998.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 829, District 13, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia6
1940Dwelling 72, District 41-35, Town, Raleigh Co., West Virginia7

Family

John Henry Foster b. April 18, 1902, d. August 3, 1950
Marriage*Anna Maxine Harris married John Henry Foster, son of Benjamin J. Foster and Willie May Perry, on January 8, 1929 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Cheslock-Harris marriage record.
  2. [S798] Register Herald, From the Anna Maxine Clifford obituary in the Feb 1, 1998 edition.
  3. [S8184] Gethsemane Memorial Gardens, Fayette Co., WV, online www.findagrave.com.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Foster-Cheslock marriage record.
  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. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  9. [S798] Register Herald, From the James Edward Foster, Sr. obituary in the Apr 15, 2008 edition.
  10. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Foster-Edwards marriage record.
  11. [S1576] VA, USA: National Publishing Co., 1946 Young American Patriots. Richmond, U. S., World War II Young American Patriots, 1941-1945.
  12. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Shirley Ronald Foster obituary in the Nov 26, 1958 edition.
  13. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  14. [S798] Register Herald, From the Ruth O. Hall obituary in the Oct 17, 2003 edition.
  15. [S13443] Freeport Journal-Standard, From the Foster-Buss wedding announcement in the Aug 18, 1954 edition.
  16. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Shirley Ronald Foster death certificate.

Bennie Ray Foster1,2,3,4,5

M, b. May 26, 1930, d. December 5, 1990
FatherJohn Henry Foster1,2,3,4,7,5 b. April 18, 1902, d. August 3, 1950
MotherAnna Maxine Harris1,2,3,6,4,7,8,5 b. April 14, 1909, d. January 29, 1998
     His Social Security Number was 235-46-1120.9 Bennie Ray Foster was born on May 26, 1930 at Concho, Fayette Co., West Virginia.9,3,4 He married Kathleen Buss on August 14, 1954 at Pearl City, Stephenson Co., Illinois.5 Bennie Ray Foster died on December 5, 1990 at age 60.9

Census Records

1940Dwelling 172, District 41-35, Town, Raleigh Co., West Virginia1

Family

Kathleen Buss
Marriage*Bennie Ray Foster married Kathleen Buss on August 14, 1954 at Pearl City, Stephenson Co., Illinois.5 

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S798] Register Herald, From the James Edward Foster, Sr. obituary in the Apr 15, 2008 edition.
  3. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S13443] Freeport Journal-Standard, From the Foster-Buss wedding announcement in the Aug 18, 1954 edition.
  6. [S798] Register Herald, From the Anna Maxine Clifford obituary in the Feb 1, 1998 edition.
  7. [S798] Register Herald, From the Ruth O. Hall obituary in the Oct 17, 2003 edition.
  8. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Shirley Ronald Foster obituary in the Nov 26, 1958 edition.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Ruth Oleta Foster1,2,3,4

F, b. May 16, 1932, d. October 16, 2003
FatherJohn Henry Foster1,5,6,3,4 b. April 18, 1902, d. August 3, 1950
MotherAnna Maxine Harris1,5,6,7,3,4,8 b. April 14, 1909, d. January 29, 1998
     Ruth Oleta Foster was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.9,4 Her Social Security Number was 233-64-8955.10 She was born on May 16, 1932 at Concho, Fayette Co., West Virginia.6,10,9,3,4 As of August 21, 1947,her married name was Hall.2 She married Billy Clymouth Hall on August 21, 1947 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.2,7,4 Ruth Oleta Foster died on October 16, 2003 at West Virginia at age 71.10,9,4 She Ruth O. Hall, 71, of Terry, passed away Thursday, Oct. 16, 2003, following a long illness. Born May 16, 1932, at Concho, she was the daughter of the late John Foster and Anna (Harris) Foster Clifford. Mrs. Hall served her community as the former postmaster at Terry for 25 years. She also worked at Beckley Manufacturing for 10 years and worked at Southern West Virginia Clinic in the housekeeping department. She was a member of Terry Independent Christian Church. She was preceded in death by three brothers, Shirley Foster, Benny Foster and Pete Cheslock. She will be lovingly remembered and missed by her husband, Billy Hall Sr; her children, Billy Hall Jr. and wife, Donna, of Crab Orchard, Lucy Henson and husband, Phillip, of Beckley, Jerry Hall of Terry and Lana Ames and husband, Samuel, of Terry; a brother, James Foster of Beckley; six grandchildren, Billy Hall III, Sharmyn Stutler, Michelle Griffin, Heather MacDonald, Jerry Hall II and Phillip Henson II; 16 great-grandchildren; and an aunt, Leona Biggs of Matheny. Burial will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Beckley. on October 17, 2003.4

Census Records

1940Dwelling 172, District 41-35, Town, Raleigh Co., West Virginia1

Family

Billy Clymouth Hall b. July 10, 1928, d. June 15, 2004
Marriage*Ruth Oleta Foster married Billy Clymouth Hall on August 21, 1947 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.2,7,4 
Children
  • Lana Hall11,4
  • Jerry Hall11,4
  • Billy Clymouth Hall Jr.12,11,4,13
  • Elonda Elaine "Lucy" Hall6,11,4

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Hall-Foster marriage record.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S798] Register Herald, From the Ruth O. Hall obituary in the Oct 17, 2003 edition.
  5. [S798] Register Herald, From the James Edward Foster, Sr. obituary in the Apr 15, 2008 edition.
  6. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  7. [S798] Register Herald, From the Anna Maxine Clifford obituary in the Feb 1, 1998 edition.
  8. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Shirley Ronald Foster obituary in the Nov 26, 1958 edition.
  9. [S2424] Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Raleigh Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=collins&GSfn=billy&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=52&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=17767566&CRid=77796&df=all&
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  11. [S798] Register Herald, From the Billy C. Hall obituary in the Jun 16, 2004 edition.
  12. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Hall-Waddell marriage record.

Shirley Ronald Foster1,2,3

M, b. March 19, 1935, d. November 25, 1958
FatherJohn Henry Foster1,4,2,6 b. April 18, 1902, d. August 3, 1950
MotherAnna Maxine Harris1,4,2,5,6,3 b. April 14, 1909, d. January 29, 1998
     Shirley Ronald Foster was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.2,3 He was born on March 19, 1935 at Terry, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.2,3 He died on November 25, 1958 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 23.2,3 He Nov. 25 - Shirley Ronald Foster, 23, Oak Hill died in the home of his mother and stepfather at 4:45 a.m. today. Death was attributed to cancer. He was a factory worker in Free Port, Ill., prior to his illness. Foster was born at Terry, March 19, 1935. Survivors include his mother, Mrs. Anna Maxine Foster Clifford, Oak Hill; his stepfather, George Clifford, Oak Hill; two brothers, James Edward, Terry, and Benny Ray, McConell, Ill; one sister, Mrs. Ruth Hall, Terry; and a half brother, Stanley Cheslock, stationed with the Marines. Burial will be made in Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley. on November 26, 1958.3

Census Records

1940Dwelling 172, District 41-35, Town, Raleigh Co., West Virginia1

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Shirley Ronald Foster death certificate.
  3. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Shirley Ronald Foster obituary in the Nov 26, 1958 edition.
  4. [S798] Register Herald, From the James Edward Foster, Sr. obituary in the Apr 15, 2008 edition.
  5. [S798] Register Herald, From the Anna Maxine Clifford obituary in the Feb 1, 1998 edition.
  6. [S798] Register Herald, From the Ruth O. Hall obituary in the Oct 17, 2003 edition.

James Edward Foster Sr.1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. June 3, 1928, d. April 14, 2008
FatherJohn Henry Foster1,7,2,3,4,8 b. April 18, 1902, d. August 3, 1950
MotherAnna Maxine Harris1,7,2,3,4,9,8,6 b. April 14, 1909, d. January 29, 1998
     His Social Security Number was 233-38-9775.10 James Edward Foster Sr. was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.3 He was born on June 3, 1928 at Milburn, Fayette Co., West Virginia.1,10,4,8 He married Irene Edwards on July 15, 1948 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.11,4,8 James Edward Foster Sr. married Marie Frances Woolwine on December 4, 1966 at Lanark, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.12,5 James Edward Foster Sr. died on April 14, 2008 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 79.10,3 He James Edward Foster Sr., age 79, of Beckley, passed away Monday, April 14, 2008, at his home. Born June 3, 1928, he was the son of the late John and Annie Clifford Foster. Mr. Foster enjoyed hunting, fishing and doing yard work. He was a retired coal miner and was a member of the Terry Baptist Church. He was also a veteran of the U.S. Navy. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Irene Foster; his second wife, Marie Frances Foster; one son, James Edward Foster, Jr; infant daughter, Sandra Foster; a sister, Ruth Hall; and three brothers, Pete Cheslock, Shirley Foster and Benny Ray Foster. Those left to cherish his memory include three sons, Terry Lynn Foster of Charlotte, N.C., Douglas Ray Foster and James David Foster, both of Beckley; four daughters, Debra Kay Tucker and husband, John, and Donna Sue Souder and husband, David, all of Mt. Hope, Karen Ann Akers and Angela Marie Gunther and husband, Brian, all of Beckley; eight grandchildren, Mary Souder, Rebecca Martin, Heather Tucker, Trevor Hopkins, Shelby Foster, Levi Foster, B. J. Gunther and Roger Akers, III; and a special friend, Mary Williams. He will be sadly missed by a host of family and friends. Graveside service will be Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Beckley. on April 15, 2008.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 829, District 13, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia2
1940Dwelling 172, District 41-35, Town, Raleigh Co., West Virginia7

Family 1

Irene Edwards b. March 23, 1931, d. June 9, 1966
Marriage*James Edward Foster Sr. married Irene Edwards on July 15, 1948 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.11,4,8 
Children

Family 2

Marie Frances Woolwine b. December 25, 1935, d. July 2, 1998
Marriage*James Edward Foster Sr. married Marie Frances Woolwine on December 4, 1966 at Lanark, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.12,5 
Children
  • James David Foster3,5
  • Angela Marie Foster3,5

Citations

  1. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S798] Register Herald, From the James Edward Foster, Sr. obituary in the Apr 15, 2008 edition.
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Foster-Edwards marriage record.
  5. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Marie Frances Woolwine Foster obituary in the Jul 6, 1998 edition.
  6. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Shirley Ronald Foster obituary in the Nov 26, 1958 edition.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S1576] VA, USA: National Publishing Co., 1946 Young American Patriots. Richmond, U. S., World War II Young American Patriots, 1941-1945.
  9. [S798] Register Herald, From the Anna Maxine Clifford obituary in the Feb 1, 1998 edition.
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  11. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Irene Edwards Foster obituary in the Jun 11, 1966 edition.
  12. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Foster-Woolwine marriage record.
  13. [S798] Register Herald, From the James Edward Foster, Jr. obituary in the Dec 10, 2007 edition.

Irene Edwards1,2

F, b. March 23, 1931, d. June 9, 1966
     Irene Edwards was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1 She was born on March 23, 1931 at McCreery, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.2 As of July 15, 1948,her married name was Foster.2 She married James Edward Foster Sr., son of John Henry Foster and Anna Maxine Harris, on July 15, 1948 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,2,3 Irene Edwards died on June 9, 1966 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 35.4,1 She Foster, Mrs. Irene Edwards - Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley. Mrs. Foster, 35, of Terry, Raleigh County, died Thursday in a Beckley hospital. Member Terry Christain Church. Surviving: husband, James E; mother, Mrs. Bessie Edwards of Terry; brothers, Junior and Homer, both of Terry; sister, Mrs. Betty Pittman of Piney View; sons, James E. Jr., Terry and Douglas, all at home; daughters, Debra, Donna and Karen, all at home. on June 11, 1966.1

Family

James Edward Foster Sr. b. June 3, 1928, d. April 14, 2008
Marriage*She married James Edward Foster Sr., son of John Henry Foster and Anna Maxine Harris, on July 15, 1948 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,2,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Irene Edwards Foster obituary in the Jun 11, 1966 edition.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Foster-Edwards marriage record.
  3. [S1576] VA, USA: National Publishing Co., 1946 Young American Patriots. Richmond, U. S., World War II Young American Patriots, 1941-1945.
  4. [S2877] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Deaths Index, 1853-1973.
  5. [S798] Register Herald, From the James Edward Foster, Sr. obituary in the Apr 15, 2008 edition.
  6. [S798] Register Herald, From the James Edward Foster, Jr. obituary in the Dec 10, 2007 edition.

Marie Frances Woolwine1,2,3

F, b. December 25, 1935, d. July 2, 1998
     Her Social Security Number was 236-06-5647.4 Marie Frances Woolwine was born on December 25, 1935 at Meadow Bridge, Fayette Co., West Virginia.1,4,3 As of December 4, 1966,her married name was Foster.1 She married James Edward Foster Sr., son of John Henry Foster and Anna Maxine Harris, on December 4, 1966 at Lanark, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,2 Marie Frances Woolwine died on July 2, 1998 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 62.4,2 She Marie Frances "Ree" Woolwine Foster, 62, of Beckley died Thursday, July 2, 1998, in a Beckley hospital from injuries received in an automobile accident, said a spokesman with the state medical examiner's office. She was a homemaker and a Baptist. Surviving: husband, James Edward Foster Sr; sons, James David, James "Jimmy" Edward Jr. and Douglas Ray of Beckley, Terry Lynn of New York; daughters, Angela Marie Foster of Beckley, Debra Kay Tucker of Bradley, Donna Sue Souder of Sand Branch, Karen Ann Akers of Pennsylvania; brothers, Robert Lee "Bobby" Woolwine of Lanark, David Wayne Woolwine of Manassas, Va., Roy Woolwine of Rainelle; sisters, Irene Smith of North Carolina, Alice Fitzpatrick of Jeffrey, Teresa Wiseman of Shady Spring, Mary Berry of Beckley; 17 grandchildren; one great-grandchild. on July 6, 1998.2

Family

James Edward Foster Sr. b. June 3, 1928, d. April 14, 2008
Marriage*She married James Edward Foster Sr., son of John Henry Foster and Anna Maxine Harris, on December 4, 1966 at Lanark, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,2 
Children
  • James David Foster5,2
  • Angela Marie Foster5

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Foster-Woolwine marriage record.
  2. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Marie Frances Woolwine Foster obituary in the Jul 6, 1998 edition.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S798] Register Herald, From the James Edward Foster, Sr. obituary in the Apr 15, 2008 edition.

James Edward "Jimmy" Foster Jr.1,2,3

M, b. December 1, 1948, d. December 8, 2007
FatherJames Edward Foster Sr.1,4,2,3 b. June 3, 1928, d. April 14, 2008
MotherIrene Edwards1,4,2 b. March 23, 1931, d. June 9, 1966
     James Edward "Jimmy" Foster Jr. was born on December 1, 1948 at West Virginia.5,2 He died on December 8, 2007 at West Virginia at age 59.5,2 He James "Jimmy" Edward Foster Jr., 59, of Beckley, passed away Saturday, Dec. 8, 2007. Born Dec. 1, 1948, he was the son of James Edward Foster Sr. and the late Irene Edwards Foster. James was employed as a florist at Snow Thorton. He attended the Terry Baptist Church. James served with the U.S. Marine Corps, and was a Vietnam Veteran. In addition to his mother Irene, James was preceded in death by stepmother Marie Frances Woolwine Foster; grandfather John Foster; grandmother Bessie Edwards; grandfather Wesley Edwards; grandmother Annie Clifford; and several aunts and uncles. Those left to cherish his memory include his father James Foster Sr. of Beckley; brothers Terry Foster of Charlotte, N.C., Doug Foster of Beckley, James David Foster of Beckley; sisters Debra Tucker and husband John of Beckley, Donna Souder and husband David of Mt. Hope, Karen Akers of Beckley, Angela Gunther and husband Brian of Beckley; nieces and nephews, Mary Souder, Becky Martin, Roger Akers III, Heather Tucker, Trevor Hopkins, Shelby Foster, Levi Foster, BJ Gunther. on December 10, 2007.2

Citations

  1. [S798] Register Herald, From the James Edward Foster, Sr. obituary in the Apr 15, 2008 edition.
  2. [S798] Register Herald, From the James Edward Foster, Jr. obituary in the Dec 10, 2007 edition.
  3. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Marie Frances Woolwine Foster obituary in the Jul 6, 1998 edition.
  4. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Irene Edwards Foster obituary in the Jun 11, 1966 edition.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.