Charles Wilson Carnahan1,2,3,4

M, b. June 4, 1918, d. April 10, 1991
     His Social Security Number was 206-01-0692.5 Charles Wilson Carnahan was buried at Valhalla Memorial Park, 10621 Victory Boulevard, North Hollywood, Los Angeles Co., California.4 He married Catherine A. Bigley, daughter of John William Bigley and Catherine Arvilla "Katie" Reed.1,6 Charles Wilson Carnahan was born on June 4, 1918 at Rimersburg, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.2,5,3,4 He and Catherine A. Bigley were divorced before April, 1940.1 Charles Wilson Carnahan died on April 10, 1991 at Los Angeles Co., California, at age 72.5,2,4

Census Records

1940Dwelling 32, District 16-8, Curllsville, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania1

Occupation

1940Coal miner1

Family

Catherine A. Bigley b. circa 1914, d. June 26, 1993
Marriage*Charles Wilson Carnahan married Catherine A. Bigley, daughter of John William Bigley and Catherine Arvilla "Katie" Reed.1,6 
Divorce* Charles Wilson Carnahan and Catherine A. Bigley were divorced before April, 1940.1 
Child

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S451] Center for Health Statistics Department of Health Services, California Death Index, 1940-1997.
  3. [S4487] Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Pennsylvania, Veteran Compensation Applications, WWII, 1950.
  4. [S5992] Valhalla Memorial Park, Los Angeles Co., CA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S2993] Derrick, The, From the Taylor-Bigley marriage announcement in the Jun 5, 1948 edition.
  7. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

John Wilson Carnahan1,2

M, b. April 17, 1937, d. March, 1982
FatherCharles Wilson Carnahan1,2 b. June 4, 1918, d. April 10, 1991
MotherCatherine A. Bigley1,2 b. circa 1914, d. June 26, 1993
     His Social Security Number was 169-30-7894.2 John Wilson Carnahan was born on April 17, 1937 at Clarion, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.2 He died in March, 1982 at South Carolina at age 44.2,3

Census Records

1940Dwelling 201, District 16-5, Clarion, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania1

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Gladys Evelyn Edmonds1,2

F, b. December 29, 1914, d. December 6, 2004
     Her Social Security Number was 177-22-3527.1 Her married name was Bigley.3 Gladys Evelyn Edmonds and Paul William Bigley Sr. were divorced.4 Gladys Evelyn Edmonds married Paul William Bigley Sr., son of John William Bigley and Catherine Arvilla "Katie" Reed.3 Gladys Evelyn Edmonds was born on December 29, 1914 at Fairmount City, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania; Her obituary has a birth date of Dec 28, 1914.1,2 She died on December 6, 2004 at Erie, Erie Co., Pennsylvania, at age 89.1,2 She Gladys E. Edmonds Bigley, age 89 of Ball Pavilion, formerly of Nagle Rd., Lawrence Park, died Monday, December 6, 2004. She was born on December 28, 1914 in Alcoa, Pa., daughter of the late Merle C. and Elma Schick Edmonds. She had lived in Erie for most of her life and spent her retirement time in Phoenix, Ariz. for 20 years. She had retired from the Erie County Annex in 1970. She was preceded in death by 4 sisters; Rosalyn Hoerr, Margie Edmonds, Mary Miller and Nellie Moore and 3 brothers; Harold, William and Alvin Edmonds. Gladys is survived by 2 daughters; Joanne Evans and Kathleen Ricker, and her husband Dick, all of Erie; 2 sons; Paul Bigley and his wife, Elenita of Highland, Calif. and Roger Bigley and his wife, Kathleen of Erie; 1 son-in-law, Richard Evans, Sr; 1 sister, Aldene Whiteman of Phoenix, Ariz; 1 brother, Robert Edmonds of Florida; 16 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren 4 great-great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Dusckas Funeral Home, Inc., East, 2607 Buffalo Rd., an Independent Care Group affiliate, on Thursday from 2 to 5 and 7 until the time of the service at 8 p.m. conducted by Rev. Dr. Mark Hecht of Park United Methodist Church. Private interment at convenience of family. on December 7, 2004.2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 202, District 16-5, Clarion, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania3

Family

Paul William Bigley Sr. b. January 12, 1911, d. April 18, 1972
Divorce*Gladys Evelyn Edmonds and Paul William Bigley Sr. were divorced.4 
Marriage* Gladys Evelyn Edmonds married Paul William Bigley Sr., son of John William Bigley and Catherine Arvilla "Katie" Reed.3 
Children
  • Roger K. Bigley2
  • Kathleen Bigley2
  • Joanne Bigley2,3
  • Paul William Bigley Jr.4,3

Citations

  1. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  2. [S3015] Erie Times-News, From the Gladys E. Edmonds Bigley obituary in the Dec 7, 2004 edition.
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S2993] Derrick, The, From the Paul W. Bigler, Sr. obituary in the Apr 25, 1972 edition.

Jackson Ross McCaskill1,2,3,4

M, b. January 28, 1926, d. March 12, 1979
     Jackson Ross McCaskill was buried at Timrod Baptist Church Cemetery, 4227 Timrod Road, Bethune, Kershaw Co., South Carolina.3 His Social Security Number was 251-26-0440.5 He married Lois Bigley, daughter of Mildred D. Bigley.1,2 Jackson Ross McCaskill was born on January 28, 1926 at McBee, Chesterfield Co., South Carolina.5,3,4,6 He died on March 12, 1979 at South Carolina at age 53.5,3,6

Family

Lois Bigley b. circa 1925, d. May 13, 1974
Marriage*He married Lois Bigley, daughter of Mildred D. Bigley.1,2 
Children
  • Lin McCaskill1
  • Joyce McCaskill1
  • Jackson Ross McCaskill Jr.1
  • John William McCaskill1
  • Steven Neil McCaskill1
  • Timothy David McCaskill1
  • Randall Mark McCaskill+1 b. February 3, 1956, d. January 27, 2005

Citations

  1. [S9614] Florence Morning News, From the Lois Bigley McCaskill obituary in the May 15, 1974 edition.
  2. [S8275] Unknown compiler, U.S., Navy Casualties Books, 1776-1941.
  3. [S9615] Timrod Baptist Church Cemetery, Kershaw Co., SC, online www.findagrave.com.
  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. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.

Randall Mark McCaskill1,2,3

M, b. February 3, 1956, d. January 27, 2005
FatherJackson Ross McCaskill1 b. January 28, 1926, d. March 12, 1979
MotherLois Bigley1 b. circa 1925, d. May 13, 1974
     His Social Security Number was 250-04-1137.3 Randall Mark McCaskill married Darlene Unknown.2 Randall Mark McCaskill was born on February 3, 1956.3 He died on January 27, 2005 at South Carolina at age 48.3 He McBEE - A memorial service was held at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 1 from Union United Methodist Church for Randall Mark McCaskill, 48. Surviving are his wife, Darlene McCaskill of McBee; five children, David, Troy, Bobby, Mark and Shanda; two sisters, Joyce Horne and Lin Grant of Hartsville; two brothers, Stephen and Jackson; and five grandchildren. on February 2, 2005.2

Family

Darlene Unknown
Marriage*He married Darlene Unknown.2 
Children
  • David McCaskill2
  • Troy McCaskill2
  • Bobby McCaskill2
  • Mark McCaskill2
  • Shanda McCaskill2

Citations

  1. [S9614] Florence Morning News, From the Lois Bigley McCaskill obituary in the May 15, 1974 edition.
  2. [S9619] Richmond County Daily Journal, From the Randall Mark McCaskill obituary in the Feb 2, 2005 edition.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Marlin David Stark1,2

M, b. August 14, 1935, d. August 4, 2016
     Marlin David Stark was buried at New Mount Vernon United Methodist Church Cemetery, Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina.1 He Mr. Marlin David Stark, 80 of Lexington passed away Thursday, August 4, 2016. Marlin was born August 14, 1935 in Clarion, Pennsylvania where he was married and raised two sons. Marlin and his wife Barb worked for Owens-Illinois and relocated to North Carolina in 1973 when O-I opened a new plant in Midway. He retired with 37 years of service and in retirement enjoyed doing volunteer work. Marlin is preceded in death by his parents, Vernice Henry Stark and Sara Bish Stark and his wife of 57 years, Barbara Ann Bigley Stark. Survived by his twin brother Melvin Stark (wife Grace), sister Kathy Stark Guth (husband Austin), sons Jeffrey Alan Stark (wife Sheryl) and Barry Floyd Stark (wife Kathy), granddaughter Natalie Jul Stark (her daughter Graceland Rose, Marlin’s great granddaughter) and grandson Matthew David Stark. A Private memorial service will be held at a later date.2 He was born on August 14, 1935 at Clarion, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.1,2 He married Barbara Ann Bigley, daughter of Floyd Sylvester Bigley and Florence Marie Carter, circa 1954.2 Marlin David Stark died on August 4, 2016 at Lexington, Davidson Co., North Carolina, at age 80.1,2

Family

Barbara Ann Bigley b. October 5, 1936, d. November 28, 2011
Marriage*He married Barbara Ann Bigley, daughter of Floyd Sylvester Bigley and Florence Marie Carter, circa 1954.2 
Children
  • Jeffrey Alan Stark2
  • Barry Floyd Stark2

Citations

  1. [S9617] New Mount Vernon United Methodist Church Cemetery, Forsyth Co., NC, online www.findagrave.com.
  2. [S9618] J. C. Green & Sons Funeral Home, online www.jcgreenandsons.com, From the Marlin David Stark obituary.

Lawrence W. Porter1,2,3,4

M, b. March 25, 1930, d. March 22, 2011
FatherChape S. Porter1,2,4,5 b. October 3, 1898, d. September 1, 1978
MotherHelen Lavada Bigley1,2,4,5 b. October 14, 1907, d. December 31, 1998
     His Social Security Number was 297-22-4455.6 Lawrence W. Porter was buried at Forest Hill Cemetery, 4414 Cleveland Ave NW, Canton, Stark Co., Ohio.3,4 He was born on March 25, 1930 at Clarion, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.6,3,4 He died on March 22, 2011 at Perry, Stark Co., Ohio, at age 80.6,3,4 He Lawrence W. Porter, age 80, of Canton, passed away Tuesday morning in the Hospitality House in Perry Township, where he resided for 10 years. He was born on March 25, 1930, in Clarion, Pa., to his parents, the late Chape and Helen Porter. He retired in 1999 from M.K. Morris Co. after 15 years of service. He was a member of the former Trinity Lutheran Church. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Clyde Porter. Survivors include two sons, Larry (Betty) Porter of Louisville and William Porter of Lake Milton, Ohio; two daughters, Kathy (Rick) McBride of Minerva and Rachel Porter of Massillon; two grandsons, Andrew Porter of Fort Myers, Fla., and Jeremy Porter of Zanesville, Ohio; a brother, Lewis Porter of Canton; and a sister, Vera Dills of Canton. There are many nieces, nephews and cousins also suriving. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 1 p.m. in Reed Funeral Home Canton Chapel, with Pastor John Telloni officiating. Calling hours will be Thursday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. prior to services. Burial will be in Forest Hill Cemetery. on March 23, 2011.4

Census Records

1930Dwelling 200, District 23, Canton, Stark Co., Ohio1
1940Dwelling 311, District 90-57, Canton, Stark Co., Ohio2

Family

Children
  • Larry Porter4
  • William Porter4
  • Kathy Porter4
  • Rachel Porter4

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. [S9620] Forest Hill Cemetery, Stark Co., OH, online www.findagrave.com.
  4. [S2029] Repository, The, From the Lawrence W. Porter obituary in the Mar 23, 2011 edition.
  5. [S2029] Repository, The, From the Vera Dills obituary in the Nov 21, 2015 edition.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Vera M. Porter1

F, b. February 15, 1935, d. November 19, 2015
FatherChape S. Porter1,2,3 b. October 3, 1898, d. September 1, 1978
MotherHelen Lavada Bigley1,2,3 b. October 14, 1907, d. December 31, 1998
     Vera M. Porter was born on February 15, 1935 at Canton, Stark Co., Ohio.4,3 As of circa 1953,her married name was Dills.3 She married Gerald B. Dills circa 1953.3 Vera M. Porter died on November 19, 2015 at Canton, Stark Co., Ohio, at age 80.4,3 She Vera Dills, age 80, of Canton passed away Thursday morning, Nov. 19, 2015, surrounded by her loving family, following a hard fought battle with cancer. She was born in Canton, Ohio February 15, 1935, to the late Chape and Helen Porter. Vera was preceded in death by her loving husband of 56 years, Gerald Dills, and her brothers Lawrence and Clyde Porter. She is survived by her children: Jerry Dills, and Patty (Mike) Eneix of the home. Her memory is also cherished by her grandchildren: Tara (Joe) Craig of Canton; Jeff Eneix of Canton; eight great-grandchildren, her brother Dr. Lewis Porter of Canton; her sister in law Jessie (Allen) Brown of Marble, NC; Mark Eneix, who adopted Vera as his own mom; and many nieces and nephews. Vera was a true care giver; she loved her family with all her heart and always had room for everyone at Sunday night dinners, and Holiday gatherings. She was also an active member of St. John Lutheran Church, and will be missed by many friends there. The family would like to express their great appreciation to the staff of the Aultman Companionate Care for their wonderful loving care they gave to Vera. They would also like to give a very special thank you to nieces Rachel Porter, and Kathy McBride, for all their special care they gave to their Aunt Vera. A private graveside service for the family will be held at a later date. on November 21, 2015.3

Census Records

1940Dwelling 311, District 90-57, Canton, Stark Co., Ohio1

Family

Gerald B. Dills b. September 10, 1933, d. November 11, 2009
Marriage*Vera M. Porter married Gerald B. Dills circa 1953.3 
Children
  • Patty Dills3
  • Gerald "Jerry" Dills3

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S2029] Repository, The, From the Lawrence W. Porter obituary in the Mar 23, 2011 edition.
  3. [S2029] Repository, The, From the Vera Dills obituary in the Nov 21, 2015 edition.
  4. [S857] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-2018.

Clyde C. Porter1,2,3

M, b. November 6, 1936, d. February 20, 1983
FatherChape S. Porter1,4,5 b. October 3, 1898, d. September 1, 1978
MotherHelen Lavada Bigley1,4,5 b. October 14, 1907, d. December 31, 1998
     Clyde C. Porter was buried at Forest Hill Cemetery, 4414 Cleveland Ave NW, Canton, Stark Co., Ohio.2 His Social Security Number was 277-32-4668.6 He was born on November 6, 1936 at Canton, Stark Co., Ohio.6 He died on February 20, 1983 at Canton, Stark Co., Ohio, at age 46.6,3

Census Records

1940Dwelling 311, District 90-57, Canton, Stark Co., Ohio1

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S9620] Forest Hill Cemetery, Stark Co., OH, online www.findagrave.com.
  3. [S857] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-2018.
  4. [S2029] Repository, The, From the Lawrence W. Porter obituary in the Mar 23, 2011 edition.
  5. [S2029] Repository, The, From the Vera Dills obituary in the Nov 21, 2015 edition.
  6. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.