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     Charles Kelly was born circa 1865 at West Virginia.¹

     James E. Bailey was born circa 1862 at Virginia; He is also listed as being born in Kentucky and Pennsylvania in some records.^1,2,3 He married Rosetta S. Danberry, daughter of Nathaniel "Nathan" Danberry and Elizabeth A. Conner, on November 23, 1892 at Fayette Co., West Virginia.¹

     Myrl "Myrle" Bailey was buried at Woodland Cemetery, Ironton, Lawrence Co., Ohio.² He was born on September 14, 1894 at Indiana; His death certificate has a birth year of 1896.^1,2 He died on February 12, 1917 at Russell, Greenup Co., Kentucky, at age 22.²

     John T. Shaffaw was born circa 1842 at South Carolina.¹ He married Nancy Conner, daughter of William A. Conner and Lucinda Cole, on June 21, 1863 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹

     Dora Edith Bennett was buried at Hilltop Cemetery, Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.^2,5 She was born on June 24, 1900 at Summers Co., West Virginia.^2,5,3 As of March 19, 1917,her married name was Davis.¹ She married William Edward "Ed" Davis, son of Evan Horton Davis and Laura E. Lawrence, on March 19, 1917 at Summers Co., West Virginia.¹ Dora Edith Bennett and William Edward "Ed" Davis were divorced before April, 1950.^6,7 Dora Edith Bennett died on November 3, 1972 at Fairlea, Greenbrier Co., West Virginia, at age 72.^2,5,4 She Mrs. Dora Davis, 72, of 113 1/2 Temple St. died at 10:50 a.m. Friday in a Fairlea nursing home after a long illness. Born in Summers County, June 24, 1900, she was daughter of the late Andrew and Victoria Sears Bennett. She was a lifelong resident of Summers County. Mrs. Davis was a member of the Hinton Church of Christ. Survivors include a son, Lee of Hinton; four daughters, Mrs. Blanche Wellman of Toledo, Ohio, Mrs. Margaret Whitley of Rockledge, Fla., Mrs. Ruth Gay of Gainesville, Fla., and Mrs. Geneva Bragg of Hinton; two sisters, Mrs. J. G. Pedro (Virginia) of Beckley and Mrs. Leona Merrix of Hinton; 12 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchfldren. Her husband, W. E. Davis, died in 1959. Burial will be in Hilltop Cemetery. on November 4, 1972.²

     Alfred Lee Davis was buried at Hilltop Cemetery, Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.³ His Social Security Number was 461-28-4238.¹⁰ He was born on October 7, 1918 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia; The SSDI has a birth date of Oct 8, 1918.^2,10 He died on September 14, 1975 at age 56.³

     Lawrence Edward Davis was buried at Davis Cemetery, Teddy Wills Road, Brooklin, Summers Co., West Virginia.^3,4,7 His Social Security Number was 233-12-7572.⁵ He was born on September 29, 1920 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.^3,4,7,5,6 He married Myrtle Marie Thompson on September 8, 1942 at Sebastian Co., Arkansas.² Lawrence Edward Davis died on November 25, 1963 at Meadow Creek, Summers Co., West Virginia, at age 43.^3,4,7 He Funeral services will be held Wednesday for Lawrence E. Davis, 43, of Hinton who apparently was overcome by carbon monoxide poisoning as he stopped his car at a railway crossing early Monday morning. Burial to follow in the Davis cemetery on Madams Creek. Davis body was found in his car near Meadow Creek about dawn leading officers to believe the car stopped to permit a passenger train to pass about 12:30 a.m. Born in Hinton Sept. 20, 1920, the deceased was a son of William Edward Davis and Dora Bennett Davis of this city. He was a veteran of World War II and member of the Church of Christ. Besides his parents, he is surivived by two children, Lawrence Edwards, Jr. and Mary Marie of California; one brother, Lee Davis of Hinton; four sisters, Mrs. Robert Gay of Gainesville, Fla., Mrs. Geneva Bragg of Hinton, Mrs. Margaret Whitley of Rockledge, Fla. and Mrs. Blanche Wellman of Urbana, Ohio. on November 26, 1963.⁷

     Geneva Davis was buried at Paul Bragg Family Cemetery, Tug Creek, Summers Co., West Virginia.² Her Social Security Number was 236-22-9834.⁸ She Geneva Bragg, 84, of Tug Creek Mountain near Hinton passed away Sunday, January 25, 2009. Born in December of 1924, she was the daughter of the late Edward Lawrence and Dora Bennett Davis. She worked as a LPN at the Hinton Hospital where she loved taking care of the newborn babies. She later worked at Pinecrest Sanitarium in Beckley and in later years she was the produce lady at Pence Springs Flea Market. Preceded in death by her husband Paul W. Bragg. Survived by three sons, Ralph Daniel Bragg and wife Marilyn of Brookville, OH, Donnie L. Bragg , Paul D. Bragg and wife Debbie all of Tug Creek Mt; one daughter, Dorry Bragg of FL; eight grandchildren, Anna Lee, Donald, Russel, Lori, Yubecca, Michael, Cody and Geneva; and eight great-grandchildren. Graveside service and burial will be held at the Bragg Family Cemetery on Tug Creek Mtn. Her goal in life was to be a good mother, she exceeded that goal. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and she will be sorely missed. The family is thankful to the staff at Summers Nursing and Rehab for their compassionate support and care.² Her married name was Richmond.⁹ She and Ralph Riffe Richmond were divorced.⁹ Geneva Davis was born on December 16, 1924 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.^8,3 She married Ralph Riffe Richmond on May 30, 1942 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.⁹ As of October 13, 1948,her married name was Bragg.⁹ Geneva Davis married Paul Wilson Bragg on October 13, 1948 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.^9,2,10 Geneva Davis died on January 25, 2009 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia, at age 84.^8,2

     Margaret Ann Davis was buried at Florida Memorial Gardens, Rockledge, Brevard Co., Florida.^7,8 Her Social Security Number was 236-44-3401.² Her married name was Whitley.² Her married name was Roger.² She and Unknown Roger were divorced.⁹ Margaret Ann Davis married Unknown Roger.^2,9 Margaret Ann Davis married Earl Levi Whitley.^2,4,5,7,8 Margaret Ann Davis was born on February 9, 1927 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.^2,7 As of circa 1943,her married name was Buckland.¹⁰ She married Kenneth Clare Buckland circa 1943.¹⁰ As of November 18, 1948,her married name was Crawford.⁹ Margaret Ann Davis married Clarence Edward Crawford on November 18, 1948 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.^9,11 Margaret Ann Davis and Clarence Edward Crawford were divorced in May, 1952 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^12,11 As of August 11, 1952,her married name was Adkins.¹² Margaret Ann Davis married Hugh M. Adkins on August 11, 1952 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.¹² Margaret Ann Davis and Hugh M. Adkins were divorced in October, 1956 at Lake Co., Florida.¹³ Margaret Ann Davis died on January 20, 2004 at Brevard Co., Florida, at age 76.^2,7,8 She Margaret A. Whitley, 76, passed away Tuesday, January 20, 2004. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Cocoa. She is preceded in death by her husband Earl Whitley. Survivors include her daughter, Judy Dees of Covington, Va; sister, Geneva Bragg of Hinton, W. Va; six grandchildren; several great-grandchildren. Burial will be at Florida Memorial Gardens. on January 22, 2004.⁸

     Her Social Security Number was 280-44-2768.² Her married name was Fortner.¹ Juanita Blanche Davis was born on September 26, 1930 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.^1,2 As of February 18, 1946,her married name was Richmond.⁷ She married John Howard Richmond on February 18, 1946 at Catlettsburg, Boyd Co., Kentucky.⁷ Juanita Blanche Davis and John Howard Richmond were divorced before March, 1948.⁸ As of March 15, 1948,her married name was Gill.⁸ Juanita Blanche Davis married Joseph Robert Gill on March 15, 1948 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.⁸ As of August 25, 1962,her married name was Wellman.¹ Juanita Blanche Davis married Vernon Wellman on August 25, 1962 at Clark Co., Ohio.¹ Juanita Blanche Davis died on October 8, 1998 at Rockdale Co., Georgia, at age 68.^2,9

     Her married name was Campbell.³ Ruth Elaine Gill Ruth “Elaine” Blue, 64, residing in Elkhart, IN, passed away at 12:15 p.m. Wednesday, December 12, 2012, at Elkhart General Hospital, Elkhart. Elaine was born on July 30, 1948 in Hinton, W.Va. to the late Joe Gill and Juanita (Gill) Wellman, and had been a lifelong resident of the South Bend area. Elaine graduated from Ivy Tech-South Bend with an Associate Degree in Nursing. She worked at Healthwin Specialized Care in South Bend as Head Nurse, where she frequently dressed up as the Healthwin ghost, “Lucy,” to entertain the residents. She also previously worked as the Assistant Director of Nurses on the Alzheimer’s Care unit at Brandonwoods Retirement Community in Lawrence, Kansas. Elaine enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren, was an avid reader, and faithfully watched Gunsmoke and Bonanza on television. She had a smile that would brighten any room and made the most hilarious faces to get a laugh out of someone. She had a special compassion for people with whom she came in contact, and was truly an angel on Earth. Elaine is survived by her daughters, Dana (Jason) Kuhn of Elkhart, Rebecca Campbell of Granger and Marcia (David) Worrell of Pineland, TX; grandchildren, Cane Kuhn, Alicia Kuhn, Braelynn Barrier, Anthony Buck, Nicholas Horak, Brittany Perkins, Melvin Perkins, Ashley Perkins, Kevin Perkins, David Worrell and Meranda Worrell; and great-grandchildren, Nathaniel Inman, Caleb Inman, Camryn Perkins and Leah Redman. She is also survived by her brother, David (Sherry) Gill of Lawrence, KS; nieces, Angie (Scott) Carson and Tina (Chris) Conrad; and nephews, Joey (Ashley) Gill and Mike Craft. She also had 7 great-nieces and nephews, Elliott, Ericka, Josi, Kendall, Waylon, Wyatt and Morgan. Her sons, Anthony “Tony” Perkins and J.R. (Theresa) Perkins, a sister, Juanita Babbs, and a great-granddaughter, Kaitlynn Perkins, all preceded her in death.³ Her married name was Perkins.⁷ She married Hugh Melvin Perkins Sr.⁷ Ruth Elaine Gill married Unknown Campbell.³ Ruth Elaine Gill was born on July 30, 1948 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.^3,4 As of June 6, 1963,her married name was Blue.⁴ She married Harold Dean Blue on June 6, 1963 at Champaign Co., Ohio.⁴ Ruth Elaine Gill died on December 12, 2012 at Elkhart, Elkhart Co., Indiana, at age 64.³

     His Social Security Number was 232-52-7476.² Vernon Wellman was born on February 10, 1935 at Fort Gay, Wayne Co., West Virginia.^1,2 He married Juanita Blanche Davis, daughter of William Edward "Ed" Davis and Dora Edith Bennett, on August 25, 1962 at Clark Co., Ohio.¹ Vernon Wellman died on August 27, 2006 at Georgia at age 71.^2,3

     His Social Security Number was 242-05-1512.² Earl Levi Whitley was buried at Florida Memorial Gardens, Rockledge, Brevard Co., Florida.¹ He married Margaret Ann Davis, daughter of William Edward "Ed" Davis and Dora Edith Bennett.^2,5,6,1,7 Earl Levi Whitley was born on September 16, 1913 at Rocky Mount, Edgecombe Co., North Carolina.^1,2,3,8 He died on March 10, 1988 at Rockledge, Brevard Co., Florida, at age 74.^1,2,3,8,4 He Earl L. Whitley, 74, a retired police dispatcher for the city of Cocoa, died Thursday, March 10, at Wuesthoff Hospital in Rockledge. Mr. Whitley, of 972 Pinson Blvd., Rockledge, was a Brevard County resident for 29 years. He worked for the police department for 15 years and was its first retiree. Mr. Whitley was born in Rocky Mount, N.C., and was a veteran of World War II. He belonged to Merritt Island Moose Lodge 2073 and First Baptist Church of Cocoa. Survivors include his wife, Margaret Whitley of Rockledge; daughters, Nancy Naster of Miami and Judy Dees of Hollywood, Fla; brother, Douglas Whitley of Orlando; sister, Sadie Thornton of Cocoa Beach; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. on March 11, 1988.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 236-18-2014.⁴ Clarence Edward Crawford was born on August 8, 1920 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^2,3,4 He married Margaret Ann Davis, daughter of William Edward "Ed" Davis and Dora Edith Bennett, on November 18, 1948 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.^1,5 Clarence Edward Crawford and Margaret Ann Davis were divorced in May, 1952 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^6,5 Clarence Edward Crawford died on April 18, 1999 at Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio, at age 78.^2,4

     Paul Wilson Bragg was buried at Paul Bragg Family Cemetery, Tug Creek, Summers Co., West Virginia.^2,4 His Social Security Number was 229-16-4594.⁵ He Paul Wilson Bragg, 84, of Tug Creek Mountain, Summers County, died Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2003 at Summers County Continuous Care Center following a long illness. Born Dec. 19, 1918, he was the son of the late Johnny and Price James Bragg. Mr. Bragg had lived all of his life in Summers County. He worked as a farmer and construction worker. Paul had a great sense of humor and loved to hunt for ginseng in the great outdoors of West Virginia. He grew many a beautiful garden, and whether it was vegetables or wildflowers, they both flourished. He enjoyed living his life to the fullest. He was a U.S. Army veteran and of the Baptist faith. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Earl, Pearl and Carl Bragg; and two sisters, Ethel Jones and Patsy Kelly. Survivors include his wife, Geneva Davis Bragg; three sons, Danny Bragg and wife, Marilyn, of Brookville, Ohio, Donnie Bragg of Hinton and Paul "Gig" Bragg and wife, Debbie, of Hinton; a daughter, Dorry Ann Bragg of Almonte Springs, Fla; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; two sisters-in-laws, Stella Bragg of Hinton and Geneva Neely Bragg of Brookville; and a brother-in-law, Fred Kelly. Graveside service at Paul Bragg Family Cemetery, Tug Creek.² He was born on December 19, 1918 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.^1,2,4,3,6,7 He married Geneva Davis, daughter of William Edward "Ed" Davis and Dora Edith Bennett, on October 13, 1948 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.^1,8,2 Paul Wilson Bragg died on January 7, 2003 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia, at age 84.^2,4,6,7,5

     Her Social Security Number was 430-30-3957.² Myrtle Marie Thompson was born on April 30, 1925 at Oklahoma.^1,3,2 As of September 8, 1942,her married name was Davis.¹ She married Lawrence Edward Davis, son of William Edward "Ed" Davis and Dora Edith Bennett, on September 8, 1942 at Sebastian Co., Arkansas.¹ Myrtle Marie Thompson died on April 20, 2009 at Kern Co., California, at age 83.²

     Mary Marie Davis was buried at Mount Vernon Memorial Park, 8201 Greenback Lane, Fair Oaks, Sacramento Co., California.^5,4 Her Social Security Number was 570-58-4129.⁶ She was born on June 15, 1944 at Fort Smith, Sebastian Co., Arkansas.^5,6,7,3 As of February 29, 1964,her married name was Renneberg.² She married Robert Howard Renneberg on February 29, 1964 at San Bernardino Co., California.^2,4 Mary Marie Davis and Robert Howard Renneberg were divorced on December 30, 1982 at Sacramento Co., California.^8,4 Mary Marie Davis died on March 2, 1986 at Sacramento Co., California, at age 41.^5,7,4 She RENNEBERG, Mary Marie. Of Fair Oaks, March 2, 1986. Aged 41 years. Native of Arkansas, area resident 15 years. Loving mother of Lana Sue Renneberg, and Jacob Howard Renneberg of Fair Oaks. Loving daughter of Myrtle Marie Smith, granddaughter of Fernando Valizan, both of Orangevale. Sister of Lawarance Davis of Union City, Edward Davis of Ontario, and Deborah Schweer of Bakersfield. Aunt of Shannon and Bryan Schweer of Bakersfield. Former wife of Robert Renneberg of Fair Oaks. Interment Mount Vernon Memorial Park will be private. on March 4, 1986.⁴

     Robert Howard Renneberg was buried at Mount Vernon Memorial Park, 8201 Greenback Lane, Fair Oaks, Sacramento Co., California.¹ He Robert Howard Renneberg, Jun 23, 1943 – May 30, 2019. It is with a sad and heavy heart that the family of Robert (Bob) Renneberg announces his sudden passing on Thursday, May 30, 2019 at 75 years of age. He was doing what he loved, riding his tractor and helping a friend. Unfortunately the tractor rolled on an incline and he did not survive. Bob was the best dad, Papa, father-in-law, brother, uncle, and friend. He could light up a room. No matter who he was around he talked with you, made you laugh, and brought a smile to your face. He was personable and oh so loving! Bob loved The Property, tractors, airplanes, Canada, friends, and most of all his family. He will be missed.⁴ He was born on June 23, 1943.^1,4 He married Mary Marie Davis, daughter of Lawrence Edward Davis and Myrtle Marie Thompson, on February 29, 1964 at San Bernardino Co., California.^2,5 Robert Howard Renneberg and Mary Marie Davis were divorced on December 30, 1982 at Sacramento Co., California.^3,5 Robert Howard Renneberg died on May 30, 2019 at California at age 75.^1,4

     Jacob Howard Renneberg was buried at Mount Vernon Memorial Park, 8201 Greenback Lane, Fair Oaks, Sacramento Co., California.^1,2 He was born on April 20, 1970 at Upland, San Bernardino Co., California.^1,2,3 He married Jeanette Marie Robinson on July 18, 1998 at Douglas Co., Nevada.⁴ Jacob Howard Renneberg died on January 29, 2014 at Cameron Park, El Dorado Co., California, at age 43.^1,2 He RENNEBERG, Jacob - Born April 20, 1970 in Upland, California passed away on January 29, 2014 in Cameron Park, California. Jay is most remembered for his thirst and love for life and his unwavering work ethic as the Vice President of Bare Co USA. His lifes passion was for the outdoors, specifically rock climbing. He was preceded in death by his loving mother Mary. He is survived by his father Bob; sister Lana (Kyle); nephews Evan and Ethan; uncles Art and Roy of Canada. Services will be held at Mount Vernon Memorial Park, located at 8201 Greenback Lane Fair Oaks, Ca . Jay will forever be loved and cherished by all who knew him. Godspeed Jay and forever climb higher. on February 4, 2014.¹

     Ralph Riffe Richmond was buried at Cales Cemetery, Sandstone, Summers Co., West Virginia.^4,5,3 He HINTON - Ralph Riffe Richmond, 47, of Georgetown, Del., formerly of Hinton, was found dead Wednesday in Georgetown. Police said Richmond had been missing since Nov. 10 and death was attributed to natural causes. The body was found by brush cutters along a highway. He was employed as a construction worker in Georgetown. Born in Summers County Dec. 20, 1921, he was the son of the late Clarence and Anna Cales Richmond. He was a World War II veteran. Survivors include a brother, Paul E. of Columbus, Ohio, and a sister, Mrs. Carl (Lavatta) Lilly of Nimitz. Burial will be in the Cales Cemetery at Sandstone.³ He and Geneva Davis were divorced.⁶ Ralph Riffe Richmond was born on December 29, 1921 at Sandstone, Summers Co., West Virginia.^2,4,5 He married Geneva Davis, daughter of William Edward "Ed" Davis and Dora Edith Bennett, on May 30, 1942 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.⁶ Ralph Riffe Richmond died on November 10, 1968 at Georgetown, Sussex Co., Delaware, at age 46.^4,5,3