Mary Ella "Bessie" White1

F, b. circa 1910
     Mary Ella "Bessie" White was born circa 1910 at North Carolina.2 As of October 21, 1929,her married name was Gowans.1 She married Luther Franklin Gowans, son of Robert Wilson Gowens and Sallie Alice Burford, on October 21, 1929 at Guilford Co., North Carolina.1

Census Records

1930Dwelling 583, District 32, Greensboro, Guilford Co., North Carolina2

Occupation

1930Overall factory seamstress2

Family

Luther Franklin Gowans b. November 23, 1904, d. January, 1987
Marriage*Mary Ella "Bessie" White married Luther Franklin Gowans, son of Robert Wilson Gowens and Sallie Alice Burford, on October 21, 1929 at Guilford Co., North Carolina.1 

Citations

  1. [S5158] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

Richard Maryon Tankersley1,2,3,4

M, b. August 15, 1907, d. October 31, 1968
     Richard Maryon Tankersley was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 570 East Highland Avenue, San Bernardino, San Bernardino Co., California.1,4 He was born on August 15, 1907 at Burkeville, Nottoway Co., Virginia.3 He married Flossie Luvenia King, daughter of Floyd Malachi King and Alice Jane Graham, on June 3, 1932 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.2 Richard Maryon Tankersley died on October 31, 1968 at Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., California, at age 61.4 He Richard M. Tankersley, 61, 516 Bonnie View Drive, Rialto, died Thursday, Los Angeles hospital. Native Virginia, resident Rialto 26 years. Conductor Santa Fe Railroad. Member: Brotherhood of Trainmen. Survivors: widow, Flossie, Rialto; daughter, Mrs. Ann Wright, San Bernadino; son, Marvin C. Moore, Maryland; brother, John Tankersley, Virginia; 11 grandchildren. Graveside services: Mt. View Cemetery. on November 2, 1968.4

Census Records

1940Dwelling 154, District 119-19, Roanoke, Virginia5
1950Dwelling 137, District 36-250, San Bernardino, San Bernardino Co., California6

Occupation

1950Railroad brakeman6

Family

Flossie Luvenia King b. November 20, 1906, d. September 26, 1981
Marriage*Richard Maryon Tankersley married Flossie Luvenia King, daughter of Floyd Malachi King and Alice Jane Graham, on June 3, 1932 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.2 
Child

Citations

  1. [S6482] Mountain View Cemetery, San Bernardino Co., CA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  2. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  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. [S7314] San Bernadino County Sun, The, From the Richard M. Tankersley obituary in the Nov 2, 1968 edition.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Eather Carr Tinslet "Ether" King1,2

M, b. May 9, 1924, d. October 18, 1925
FatherFloyd Malachi King2 b. October 16, 1884, d. February 23, 1950
MotherAlice Jane Graham2 b. June 15, 1885, d. February 2, 1968
     Eather Carr Tinslet "Ether" King was buried at Madison Cemetery (also known as Old Montgomery Cemetery), Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 He was born on May 9, 1924 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,3,2 He died on October 18, 1925 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 1.1,2

Citations

  1. [S238] Updated by Edgar L. Vest Babe Fowler & Ruth G. Hale, Madison Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.

Ann Marie Tankersley1,2,3,4

F, b. August 24, 1932, d. February 15, 1984
FatherRichard Maryon Tankersley1,5,4,6 b. August 15, 1907, d. October 31, 1968
MotherFlossie Luvenia King1,5,4,6 b. November 20, 1906, d. September 26, 1981
     Her Social Security Number was 546-42-4271.1 Her married name was Brooking.1 Ann Marie Tankersley married Robert Edward Brooking.1 Ann Marie Tankersley was born on August 24, 1932 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,2,3,7 As of circa 1959,her married name was Wright.7 She married Norman E. Wright circa 1959.7 Ann Marie Tankersley died on February 15, 1984 at San Bernardino Co., California, at age 51.1,2,7 She Ann Marie Wright, 51, a 40-year resident of San Bernardino County, passed away February 15. Born in Virgina, August 24, 1932, she was a clerk for San Bernardino County Probation Dept.-Juvenile Hall, a Protestant, and worked as a volunteer with School Of Hope. Survived by her husband, Norman E. of Highland; six daughters, Mary Denmon of Cabazon, Sharon Pierce of San Bernardino, Elaine Burkholder of Highland, Roxanne Brooking of San Bernardino, Lenora Venturina of Highland, Leona Fowler of San Bernardino; brother, Bill Moore of Baltimore, Maryland; 10 grandchildren. on February 17, 1984.7

Census Records

1940Dwelling 154, District 119-19, Roanoke, Virginia6
1950Dwelling 137, District 36-250, San Bernardino, San Bernardino Co., California4

Family 1

Robert Edward Brooking b. February 11, 1931, d. December 12, 1958
Marriage*Ann Marie Tankersley married Robert Edward Brooking.1 
Children
  • Mary Ellen Brooking7
  • Sharon A. Brooking7
  • Elaine R. Brooking7
  • Roxane Brooking8,7

Family 2

Norman E. Wright
Marriage*Ann Marie Tankersley married Norman E. Wright circa 1959.7 
Children
  • Lenora Faith Wright7,8,9
  • Leona F. Wright7,8

Citations

  1. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  2. [S451] Center for Health Statistics Department of Health Services, California Death Index, 1940-1997.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S7314] San Bernadino County Sun, The, From the Richard M. Tankersley obituary in the Nov 2, 1968 edition.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S7314] San Bernadino County Sun, The, From the Ann Marie Wright obituary in the Feb 17, 1984 edition.
  8. [S908] California Center for Health Statistics, California Birth Index, 1905-1995.
  9. [S7314] San Bernadino County Sun, The, From the Venturina-Wright marriage announcement in the Sep 3, 1978 edition.

Robert Edward Brooking1

M, b. February 11, 1931, d. December 12, 1958
     Robert Edward Brooking was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 570 East Highland Avenue, San Bernardino, San Bernardino Co., California.2 His Social Security Number was 571-36-0464.3 He married Ann Marie Tankersley, daughter of Richard Maryon Tankersley and Flossie Luvenia King.4 Robert Edward Brooking was born on February 11, 1931 at Kansas.3,1 He died on December 12, 1958 at San Bernardino Co., California, at age 27.1

Family

Ann Marie Tankersley b. August 24, 1932, d. February 15, 1984
Marriage*He married Ann Marie Tankersley, daughter of Richard Maryon Tankersley and Flossie Luvenia King.4 
Children
  • Mary Ellen Brooking5
  • Sharon A. Brooking6
  • Elaine R. Brooking6
  • Roxane Brooking5,6

Citations

  1. [S451] Center for Health Statistics Department of Health Services, California Death Index, 1940-1997.
  2. [S6482] Mountain View Cemetery, San Bernardino Co., CA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S908] California Center for Health Statistics, California Birth Index, 1905-1995.
  6. [S7314] San Bernadino County Sun, The, From the Ann Marie Wright obituary in the Feb 17, 1984 edition.

Ralph Edward Moore1,2,3,4

M, b. July 8, 1908, d. September 14, 1962
     Ralph Edward Moore was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, 3410 Coal Heritage Road, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.3,4 He was born on July 8, 1908 at Bland Co., Virginia.2,3,4 He died on September 14, 1962 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 54.3,4

Family

Flossie Luvenia King b. November 20, 1906, d. September 26, 1981
Child

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. [S3565] The National Archives and Records Administration, U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Marvin Calvin Moore1,2,3,4,5

M, b. May 24, 1927, d. February 28, 2006
FatherRalph Edward Moore1,3 b. July 8, 1908, d. September 14, 1962
MotherFlossie Luvenia King1,6,3 b. November 20, 1906, d. September 26, 1981
     His Social Security Number was 231-24-3158.7 Marvin Calvin Moore was buried at Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens, 200 East Padonia Road, Timonium, Baltimore Co., Maryland.4,8 He was born on May 24, 1927 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2,7,3,5 He married Leona Ruth McGee on July 7, 1948 at Bristol, Virginia.1,9 Marvin Calvin Moore died on February 28, 2006 at Baltimore Co., Maryland, at age 78.7,4 He MOORE, Marvin C. - On February 28, 2006 Marvin C., Naval Veteran, beloved husband of the late Leona R. (Lee) Moore, devoted father of Debbie Hildreth, Kathy Abeel, Rick Moore, Jan Moore and Kim Carter, dear grandfather of 18 and great grandfather of eight. Interment Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens. on March 2, 2006.4

Census Records

1940Dwelling 128, District 119-41, Roanoke, Virginia10

Family

Leona Ruth McGee b. August 25, 1931, d. December 1, 2004
Marriage*Marvin Calvin Moore married Leona Ruth McGee on July 7, 1948 at Bristol, Virginia.1,9 
Children
  • Rick Moore4,9
  • Janice "Jan" Moore4,9
  • Kim Moore4,9
  • Debra R. "Debbie" Moore4,9
  • Kathy Delores Moore4,1,9

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. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S1710] Baltimore Sun, From the Marvin C. Moore obituary in the Mar 2, 2006 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. [S7314] San Bernadino County Sun, The, From the Richard M. Tankersley obituary in the Nov 2, 1968 edition.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S1405] National Cemetery Administration, U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006.
  9. [S1710] Baltimore Sun, From the Leona R. Moore, obituary in the Dec 3, 2004 edition.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Leona Ruth McGee1,2,3

F, b. August 25, 1931, d. December 1, 2004
     Her Social Security Number was 229-36-6567.2 Leona Ruth McGee was buried at Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens, 200 East Padonia Road, Timonium, Baltimore Co., Maryland.4 She was born on August 25, 1931 at Bristol, Virginia.3,5 As of July 7, 1948,her married name was Moore.1 She married Marvin Calvin Moore, son of Ralph Edward Moore and Flossie Luvenia King, on July 7, 1948 at Bristol, Virginia.1,4 Leona Ruth McGee died on December 1, 2004 at Baltimore Co., Maryland, at age 73.2,4 She On December 1, 2004, Leona R. (Lee) Moore, beloved wife of Marvin Moore, devoted mother of Debbie, Kathy, Rick, Janice and Kim; dear sister of Isaac, Leon, and Joseph McGhee, June Young and Sandy Elste. Also survived by 18 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Interment in Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens. on December 3, 2004.4

Family

Marvin Calvin Moore b. May 24, 1927, d. February 28, 2006
Marriage*She married Marvin Calvin Moore, son of Ralph Edward Moore and Flossie Luvenia King, on July 7, 1948 at Bristol, Virginia.1,4 
Children
  • Rick Moore6,4
  • Janice "Jan" Moore6,4
  • Kim Moore6,4
  • Debra R. "Debbie" Moore6,4
  • Kathy Delores Moore6,1,4

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S1710] Baltimore Sun, From the Leona R. Moore, obituary in the Dec 3, 2004 edition.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S1710] Baltimore Sun, From the Marvin C. Moore obituary in the Mar 2, 2006 edition.