Harold Dempster Conner1,2,3,4,5

M, b. May 4, 1920, d. February 26, 1981
FatherFrank Dempster Conner6,3,4,5 b. July 8, 1891, d. April 26, 1954
MotherAda Bell/Belle Pruett6,3,4,5 b. August 23, 1896, d. September 29, 1938
     His Social Security Number was 223-16-3756.3 Harold Dempster Conner was buried at Pruett Cemetery, Rocky Gap, Bland Co., Virginia.1,4 He was born on May 4, 1920 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.1,2,3,4,7,5 He married Bena Kathleen Massie on April 19, 1939 at Bland Co., Virginia.5 Harold Dempster Conner married Dorothy Marie Wyrick on November 9, 1964 at Arlington, Virginia.5,8 Harold Dempster Conner married Sarah Ella Webster on March 17, 1970 at Arlington, Virginia.4,5 Harold Dempster Conner died on February 26, 1981 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 60.1,4,7

Census Records

1930Dwelling 221, District 2, Rocky Gap, Bland Co., Virginia6
1940Mercer County Jail, District 28-27, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia9

Family 1

Bena Kathleen Massie b. April 22, 1910, d. November 17, 1972
Marriage*Harold Dempster Conner married Bena Kathleen Massie on April 19, 1939 at Bland Co., Virginia.5 

Family 2

Dorothy Marie Wyrick b. January 12, 1935, d. November 6, 1968
Marriage*Harold Dempster Conner married Dorothy Marie Wyrick on November 9, 1964 at Arlington, Virginia.5,8 

Family 3

Sarah Ella Webster b. October 16, 1925
Marriage*Harold Dempster Conner married Sarah Ella Webster on March 17, 1970 at Arlington, Virginia.4,5 

Citations

  1. [S10121] Pruett Cemetery, Bland Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com.
  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. [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. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  8. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Dorothy Marie Conner death certificate.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Bena Kathleen Massie1,2,3,4

F, b. April 22, 1910, d. November 17, 1972
     Her Social Security Number was 233-16-7439.3 Bena Kathleen Massie was buried at Monte Vista Park Cemetery, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.3,4 She was born on April 22, 1910 at McDowell Co., West Virginia.1,3 As of April 19, 1939,her married name was Conner.1 She married Harold Dempster Conner, son of Frank Dempster Conner and Ada Bell/Belle Pruett, on April 19, 1939 at Bland Co., Virginia.1 Bena Kathleen Massie died on November 17, 1972 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 62.2,3

Census Records

1940Dwelling 410, District 28-31, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia5

Occupation

1940Seamstress5

Family

Harold Dempster Conner b. May 4, 1920, d. February 26, 1981
Marriage*Bena Kathleen Massie married Harold Dempster Conner, son of Frank Dempster Conner and Ada Bell/Belle Pruett, on April 19, 1939 at Bland Co., Virginia.1 

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S2877] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Deaths Index, 1853-1973.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Bena Kathleen Conner death certificate.
  4. [S3312] Monte Vista Park Cemetery, Mercer Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Sarah Ella Webster1,2

F, b. October 16, 1925
     Sarah Ella Webster was born on October 16, 1925 at Fairfax Co., Virginia.1,2 As of March 17, 1970,her married name was Conner.1 She married Harold Dempster Conner, son of Frank Dempster Conner and Ada Bell/Belle Pruett, on March 17, 1970 at Arlington, Virginia.3,1

Family

Harold Dempster Conner b. May 4, 1920, d. February 26, 1981
Marriage*Sarah Ella Webster married Harold Dempster Conner, son of Frank Dempster Conner and Ada Bell/Belle Pruett, on March 17, 1970 at Arlington, Virginia.3,1 

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. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Dorothy Beatrice Conner1,2,3,4

F, b. April 30, 1922, d. November 8, 1971
FatherFrank Dempster Conner5,1,2,3 b. July 8, 1891, d. April 26, 1954
MotherAda Bell/Belle Pruett5,1,2,3 b. August 23, 1896, d. September 29, 1938
     Dorothy Beatrice Conner was buried at Forest Park East Cemetery, 21620 Gulf Freeway, Webster, Harris Co., Texas.6,1 Her Social Security Number was 577-26-1835.1 She was born on April 30, 1922 at Giles Co., Virginia; All record except her birth record have a birth date of Mar 30, 1922.1,2,3,4 As of July 24, 1939,her married name was Kitts.3 She married William Thomas Kitts on July 24, 1939 at Bland Co., Virginia.1,3,7 Dorothy Beatrice Conner died on November 8, 1971 at Redway, Harris Co., Texas, at age 49.6,1

Census Records

1930Dwelling 221, District 2, Rocky Gap, Bland Co., Virginia5

Family

William Thomas Kitts b. January 5, 1917, d. August 15, 2005
Marriage*Dorothy Beatrice Conner married William Thomas Kitts on July 24, 1939 at Bland Co., Virginia.1,3,7 
Children
  • Tom Kitts7
  • Steven "Randy" Kitts7
  • W. T. "Terry" Kitts7
  • Donna Kitts7

Citations

  1. [S3952] Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982.
  2. [S6710] Presbyterian Historical Society, U.S., Presbyterian Church Records, 1701-1970.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S8003] Forest Park East Cemetery, Harris Co., TX, online www.findagrave.com.
  7. [S6662] San Antonio Express-News, From the William T. Kitts obituary in the Aug 17, 2005 edition.

William Thomas Kitts1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. January 5, 1917, d. August 15, 2005
     William Thomas Kitts was buried at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, 1520 Harry Wurzbach Road, San Antonio, Bexar Co., Texas.1,3 His Social Security Number was 719-14-0684.7 He was born on January 5, 1917 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.2,3,4,8,5,6 He married Dorothy Beatrice Conner, daughter of Frank Dempster Conner and Ada Bell/Belle Pruett, on July 24, 1939 at Bland Co., Virginia.9,2,6 William Thomas Kitts died on August 15, 2005 at Texas at age 88.3,8,5,7,6 He William T. (Bill) Kitts, age 88, of Cibolo, TX was released from suffering on August 15, 2005. Bill was born on January 5, 1917 in Bluefield, West Virginia to James Walter and Ella Hewson Kitts. He graduated from Beaver High School in Bluefield, where he was an accomplished athlete. He later moved to the Washington D.C. area to work with the Department of the Navy and married Dorothy Beatrice Connor on July 24, 1939. Shortly after, he volunteered for active duty in WWII with the U.S. Navy; stationed in the South Pacific. Bill served his country with pride and was truly a member of the greatest generation. After serving in WWII, he worked for the Department of Defense in Washington D.C. In 1964, he relocated to Texas with his family and was employed with NASA at the Johnson Space Center as a cryogenic engineer. He contributed to environmental simulations for various space missions including Apollo. He was an active member of the Masonic Lodge of the District of Columbia and continued his service to his country in the Naval Reserve until retirement. After his retirement, he moved to the San Antonio area, where he pursued his true passion as avid golfer and amateur golf club designer. He was most proud of finally shooting his age in a golf game, a very rare accomplishment. Wife Dorothy Beatrice Kitts, second wife Mary Delores Kitts, brothers Vernon, James, and sister Evelyn Patterson precede Bill in death. Survivors include: brothers Hewson Kitts, E.H. Kitts and wife Montrial, Reverend A.S. Kitts and wife Sue, Louie D. Kitts and wife Ingrid and sister Betty Palmer and husband Chuck. Children: Tom Kitts and wife, Terri, Steven "Randy" Kitts and wife Jan, W.T. "Terry" Kitts and wife Bonnie and daughter Donna Kitts Robinson and husband Ken. Surviving stepchildren include: Kenneth Langston and wife Shirley, Glen Langston and wife Tara, Curtis Langston and wife Robin and Kristina Ybanez and husband Juan. He is also survived by twelve grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. on August 17, 2005.6

Family

Dorothy Beatrice Conner b. April 30, 1922, d. November 8, 1971
Marriage*He married Dorothy Beatrice Conner, daughter of Frank Dempster Conner and Ada Bell/Belle Pruett, on July 24, 1939 at Bland Co., Virginia.9,2,6 
Children
  • Tom Kitts6
  • Steven "Randy" Kitts6
  • W. T. "Terry" Kitts6
  • Donna Kitts6

Citations

  1. [S3569] Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, Bexar Co., TX, online http://www.findagrave.com
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S1405] National Cemetery Administration, U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006.
  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. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  6. [S6662] San Antonio Express-News, From the William T. Kitts obituary in the Aug 17, 2005 edition.
  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. [S3952] Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982.

Louemma Laura Conner1

F, b. August 13, 1923, d. October 21, 1999
FatherEzra Herbert Conner2,1,3 b. June 22, 1899, d. January 4, 1932
MotherLeona Blaine Ballard2,1,3,4 b. March 22, 1894, d. October 10, 1977
     Her Social Security Number was 236-22-1467.1 Louemma Laura Conner was buried at Virginia Memorial Park, Forest, Bedford Co., Virginia.5 She was born on August 13, 1923 at Neponset, Summers Co., West Virginia.5,1 As of September 9, 1945,her married name was Robertson.3 She married James Edwin Robertson on September 9, 1945 at Narrows, Giles Co., Virginia.3 Louemma Laura Conner died on October 21, 1999 at Appomattox Co., Virginia, at age 76; The SSDI has a death date of Oct 15, 1999.1,6

Census Records

1930Dwelling 86, District 11, Slab Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia2
1940Dwelling 45, District 28-30, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia4

Family

James Edwin Robertson b. May 4, 1921, d. December 6, 1999
Marriage*Louemma Laura Conner married James Edwin Robertson on September 9, 1945 at Narrows, Giles Co., Virginia.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S5425] Virginia Memorial Park, Bedford Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

James Edwin Robertson1,2,3,4

M, b. May 4, 1921, d. December 6, 1999
     His Social Security Number was 227-16-1573.3 James Edwin Robertson was buried at Virginia Memorial Park, Forest, Bedford Co., Virginia.5 He was born on May 4, 1921 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.5,2,6,3 He married Louemma Laura Conner, daughter of Ezra Herbert Conner and Leona Blaine Ballard, on September 9, 1945 at Narrows, Giles Co., Virginia.1 James Edwin Robertson died on December 6, 1999 at Appomattox Co., Virginia, at age 78.5,6,3,7,4

Family

Louemma Laura Conner b. August 13, 1923, d. October 21, 1999
Marriage*He married Louemma Laura Conner, daughter of Ezra Herbert Conner and Leona Blaine Ballard, on September 9, 1945 at Narrows, Giles Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  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. [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. [S5425] Virginia Memorial Park, Bedford Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  6. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Rebecca Faye Sibold1,2,3,4

F, b. September 17, 1971, d. September 19, 1971
FatherDennis Wayne Sibold1,2,3
MotherDrema Faye Spangler2,3
     Rebecca Faye Sibold was buried at Orchard Cemetery, Ballard, Monroe Co., West Virginia.2 She Rebecca Faye, two and a half day old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Sibold of Ballard died Sunday, Sept. 19, 1971, in the University Medical Center, Morgantown. Surviving, in addition to the parents, are a brother, Dewey Wayne Sibold, at home; the paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Sibold of Peterstown; and the maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Arch Spangler. Jr., of Ballard. Funeral services were conducted the following Tuesday afternoon in the First Missonary Baptist Church of Ballard with the Rev. Kelly Bane officiating. Burial followed in the Orchard Cemetery at Ballard.4 She was born on September 17, 1971 at West Virginia.2 She died on September 19, 1971 at Morgantown, Monongalia Co., West Virginia.2,3,4

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Arch Spangler Jr. obituary in the Nov 24, 2001 edition.
  2. [S3917] Orchard Cemetery, Monroe Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  3. [S2877] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Deaths Index, 1853-1973.
  4. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Rebecca Faye obituary.