Gertrude Violet Douglas1,2

F, b. September 9, 1926, d. August 31, 2007
     Her Social Security Number was 236-42-5319.1 Gertrude Violet Douglas was born on September 9, 1926 at Upshur Co., West Virginia.1 As of June 14, 1943,her married name was Hall.2 She married Charles Russell Hall, son of Andrew Candis "Andy" Hall and Mary Ellen Broyles, on June 14, 1943 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.2 Gertrude Violet Douglas died on August 31, 2007 at Cross Lanes, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 80.3,1 She Gertrude V. Hall, 79 years old, known as "Trudy" by family and friends, passed away in her Cross Lanes home Friday evening, Aug. 31, 2007. Trudy and her husband, Charles "Russ" Hall, were married for 64 years. They married in Dunbar, on June 12, 1943, after falling in love at first sight. She worked as a beautician in her Simms Street home in Charleston for 14 years. Trudy is survived by her husband, Russ Hall; son and daughter-in-law, Jerry and Lydia Hall; daughter and son-in-law, Beverly Roncaglione and Mike Kessell; her mother, Lucy Reed; brother and sister, Homer "Butch" Reed and Suzette Woosley; four granddaughters, Rebecca Cogar, Tiffany DeSantis, Leslie Pike and Jennifer Roncaglione; and by three great-grandsons, Brandon DeSantis, Samuel Cogar & Dakota Cogar. on September 7, 2007.3

Census Records

1950Dwelling 41, District 20-102, Jefferson, Kanawha Co., West Virginia4

Family

Charles Russell Hall b. April 6, 1919, d. August 17, 2011
Marriage*Gertrude Violet Douglas married Charles Russell Hall, son of Andrew Candis "Andy" Hall and Mary Ellen Broyles, on June 14, 1943 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.2 
Children
  • Beverly Hall3
  • Jerry Russell Hall4,3

Citations

  1. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Hall-Douglas marriage record.
  3. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Gertrude V. Hall obituary in the Sep 7, 2007 edition.
  4. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Jesse Landon Buss1,2,3,4

M, b. December 26, 1896, d. December 8, 1950
     Jesse Landon Buss was buried at Greenlawn Cemetery and Mortuary, 3700 River Blvd., Bakersfield, Kern Co., California.3,4 He was born on December 26, 1896 at Gentry Co., Missouri.3 He married Hazel Ona Snider, daughter of Francis Marion "Frank" Snider and Margaret Ann "Maggie" Amos, on March 24, 1918 at Buffalo, Harper Co., Oklahoma.1,3 Jesse Landon Buss died on December 8, 1950 at Bakersfield, Kern Co., California, at age 53.3 He Services were held at Bakersfield, Calif., for Jesse L. Buss, 54, former county resident, who died suddenly on December 8. Burial was in the Green Valley cemetery, Bakersfield. Buss operated a shoe shop in Bakersfield during the past ten years since he moved from Buffalo. He was born in Gentry county, Missouri, on Dec. 26, 1896, and came to Harper county in 1904 with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. K. Buss. He was married to Hazel Snider while living here. He is survived by his wife and four children, Mrs. Juanita Wilson, Bakersfield, and Cecil, Christine and Freddie of the home. He is also survived by a sister, Mrs. Ray Storer, Buffalo, and two brothers, G. W. Buss, Hugoton, Kan., and Leo Buss, Moscow, Kan. One brother, Dick Buss, and a sister, Mrs. John Felkel, preceded him in death. on December 28, 1950.3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 56, District 118, Wilson Township, Harper Co., Oklahoma2
1930Dwelling 140, District 20, Miller Township, Seminole Co., Oklahoma5
1940Dwelling 48, District 63-23, Earlsboro, Pottawatomie Co., Oklahoma6

Occupation

1920Farmer2
1930Oil field pumper5
1940W.P.A. laborer6

Family

Hazel Ona Snider b. June 4, 1900, d. August 5, 1970
Marriage*Jesse Landon Buss married Hazel Ona Snider, daughter of Francis Marion "Frank" Snider and Margaret Ann "Maggie" Amos, on March 24, 1918 at Buffalo, Harper Co., Oklahoma.1,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5972] Unknown compiler, Oklahoma, County Marriages, 1890-1995.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S10317] Harper County Journal, The, From the Jesse L. Buss obituary in the Dec 28, 1950 edition.
  4. [S7380] Greenlawn Cemetery and Mortuary, Kern Co., CA, online www.findagrave.com/.
  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. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Lillie Juanita Buss1,2

F, b. April 21, 1921, d. October 21, 1997
FatherJesse Landon Buss3,1,2,4 b. December 26, 1896, d. December 8, 1950
MotherHazel Ona Snider3,1,2,4 b. June 4, 1900, d. August 5, 1970
     Her Social Security Number was 565-82-5997.2 Her married name was Wilson.2 Her married name was Morris.2 Lillie Juanita Buss married Unknown Morris.2 Lillie Juanita Buss married Louis Leroy Wilson.2 Lillie Juanita Buss was born on April 21, 1921 at Buffalo, Harper Co., Oklahoma.2,5,6 She died on October 21, 1997 at Kern Co., California, at age 76.2,6

Census Records

1930Dwelling 140, District 20, Miller Township, Seminole Co., Oklahoma3
1940Dwelling 48, District 63-23, Earlsboro, Pottawatomie Co., Oklahoma1

Family 1

Unknown Morris
Marriage*Lillie Juanita Buss married Unknown Morris.2 

Family 2

Louis Leroy Wilson b. January 16, 1916, d. September 13, 1989
Marriage*Lillie Juanita Buss married Louis Leroy Wilson.2 
Children
  • Lorene/Lorraine Wilson7
  • Leroy Wilson7
  • Carol Jean Wilson8
  • Orvel Dean Wilson+8 b. March 12, 1947, d. October 26, 1997
  • Patsy Sue Wilson8
  • Patricia Ann Wilson8

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. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S10317] Harper County Journal, The, From the Jesse L. Buss obituary in the Dec 28, 1950 edition.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S451] Center for Health Statistics Department of Health Services, California Death Index, 1940-1997.
  7. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S908] California Center for Health Statistics, California Birth Index, 1905-1995.

Cecil Luiz Buss1,2,3

M, b. November 14, 1923, d. January 3, 2006
FatherJesse Landon Buss1,4,5,3 b. December 26, 1896, d. December 8, 1950
MotherHazel Ona Snider1,4,5,3 b. June 4, 1900, d. August 5, 1970
     His Social Security Number was 556-02-5614.3 Cecil Luiz Buss was buried at Greenlawn Cemetery and Mortuary, 3700 River Blvd., Bakersfield, Kern Co., California.2 He was born on November 14, 1923 at Harper Co., Oklahoma.2,6 He died on January 3, 2006 at Kern Co., California, at age 82.2,3,6

Census Records

1930Dwelling 140, District 20, Miller Township, Seminole Co., Oklahoma1
1940Dwelling 48, District 63-23, Earlsboro, Pottawatomie Co., Oklahoma4

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S7380] Greenlawn Cemetery and Mortuary, Kern Co., CA, online www.findagrave.com/.
  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. [S10317] Harper County Journal, The, From the Jesse L. Buss obituary in the Dec 28, 1950 edition.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Christine A. Buss1

F, b. August 6, 1929, d. November 13, 2002
FatherJesse Landon Buss1,2,3,4 b. December 26, 1896, d. December 8, 1950
MotherHazel Ona Snider1,2,3,4 b. June 4, 1900, d. August 5, 1970
     Christine A. Buss Christine Buss Cooley, age 73, a resident of Bakersfield and a former resident of Madera passed away on Wednesday, November 13, 2002 at her Bakersfield home. She was a homemaker for 50 years. She is survived by her son, Roy Lee Cooley of Bakersfield, 2 daughters, Margaret Ann Lyerla & Gayla Sue Cooley both of Bakersfield, 1 brother, Cecil Bass of Bakersfield, 6 Grandchildren, 11 Great-Grandchildren. Graveside Services will be Monday, November 18, 2002 at 1:00 P.M. at the Arbor Vitae Cemetery in Madera.5 Her Social Security Number was 570-44-6275.4 Her married name was Cooley.4 She was buried at Arbor Vitae Cemetery, 1301 Roberts Avenue, Madera, Madera Co., California.5,6 She married Stanley Lee Cooley.7 Christine A. Buss was born on August 6, 1929 at Sasakwa, Seminole Co., Oklahoma.4 She died on November 13, 2002 at Bakersfield, Kern Co., California, at age 73; The SSDI has a death date of Nov 12, 2002.6,4,8

Census Records

1930Dwelling 140, District 20, Miller Township, Seminole Co., Oklahoma1
1940Dwelling 48, District 63-23, Earlsboro, Pottawatomie Co., Oklahoma2

Family

Stanley Lee Cooley b. November 17, 1923, d. December 13, 1985
Marriage*Christine A. Buss married Stanley Lee Cooley.7 
Children
  • Roy Lee Cooley5,7
  • Margaret Ann Cooley5,7
  • Gayla Sue Cooley5,7

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. [S10317] Harper County Journal, The, From the Jesse L. Buss obituary in the Dec 28, 1950 edition.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Christine Buss Cooley obituary.
  6. [S7411] Arbor Vitae Cemetery, Madera Co., CA, online www.findagrave.com/.
  7. [S1881] Fresno Bee, The, From the Stanley Cooley obituary in the Dec 14, 1985 edition.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Fred Gene "Freddie" Buss1,2,3

M, b. August 2, 1932, d. April 24, 2002
FatherJesse Landon Buss4,5,3 b. December 26, 1896, d. December 8, 1950
MotherHazel Ona Snider4,5,3 b. June 4, 1900, d. August 5, 1970
     His Social Security Number was 572-40-7334.3 Fred Gene "Freddie" Buss was buried at Shafter Memorial Park, 18662 Santa Fe Way, Shafter, Kern Co., California.1,6 He was born on August 2, 1932 at Seminole, Seminole Co., Oklahoma.1,6,3 He married Mildred Lois Hinkle on August 17, 1951 at Kern Co., California.2 Fred Gene "Freddie" Buss died on April 24, 2002 at Kern Co., California, at age 69.1,6,3,7 He Fred Gene Buss, 8/2/1932 - 4/24/2002. Fred was born in Seminole, OK. He worked for Shell Oil for 26 years before retiring. Upon his retirement he was able to achieve his calling. He began to work for the Lord full-time. It was while he was performing the Lords work that he was summoned into His presence. He was loved and cherished by friends and family and the congregation of Valley Baptist Church. Fred married his lifetime companion and high school sweetheart in 1951. He and Mildred enjoyed over 50 years of happiness. Together they raised three children. He is survived by his wife, Mildred; brother, Cecil Buss; sister, Christine Cooley; daughter, Karen Cook; son, Michael Buss and wife, Lisa; son, Terry Buss and wife, Jennifer; son-in-law, Vic Cook; eight grandchildren; and six great grandchildren. Graveside service immediately to follow at Shafter Memorial Park. on April 27, 2002.1

Census Records

1940Dwelling 48, District 63-23, Earlsboro, Pottawatomie Co., Oklahoma4

Family

Mildred Lois Hinkle b. March 8, 1935, d. March 1, 2022
Marriage*Fred Gene "Freddie" Buss married Mildred Lois Hinkle on August 17, 1951 at Kern Co., California.2 
Children
  • Karen Gail Buss1
  • Michael Ray Buss1
  • Terry L. Buss1

Citations

  1. [S3372] Bakersfield Californian, From the Fred Gene Buss obituary in the Apr 27, 2002 edition.
  2. [S4041] California Department of Health and Welfare. California Vital Records, California, Marriage Index, 1949-1959.
  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. [S10317] Harper County Journal, The, From the Jesse L. Buss obituary in the Dec 28, 1950 edition.
  6. [S12339] Shafter Memorial Park, Kern Co., CA, online www.findagrave.com.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Louis Leroy Wilson1,2,3,4

M, b. January 16, 1916, d. September 13, 1989
     Louis Leroy Wilson was buried at Washington Cemetery, Washington, McClain Co., Oklahoma.2 His Social Security Number was 445-14-4462.5 He married Lillie Juanita Buss, daughter of Jesse Landon Buss and Hazel Ona Snider.6 Louis Leroy Wilson was born on January 16, 1916 at Duty, Lawrence Co., Arkansas.2,5,3,4,7 He died on September 13, 1989 at Oklahoma at age 73.2,5,4

Family

Lillie Juanita Buss b. April 21, 1921, d. October 21, 1997
Marriage*He married Lillie Juanita Buss, daughter of Jesse Landon Buss and Hazel Ona Snider.6 
Children
  • Lorene/Lorraine Wilson1
  • Leroy Wilson1
  • Carol Jean Wilson8
  • Orvel Dean Wilson+8 b. March 12, 1947, d. October 26, 1997
  • Patsy Sue Wilson8
  • Patricia Ann Wilson8

Citations

  1. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S12341] Washington Cemetery, McClain Co., OK, online www.findagrave.com.
  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. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  7. [S10326] Arkansas Department of Vital Records, Arkansas, Birth Certificates, 1914-1917.
  8. [S908] California Center for Health Statistics, California Birth Index, 1905-1995.

Clarence S. Smith1,2

M, b. circa 1912
     Clarence S. Smith was born circa 1912.1 He married Hazel Ona Snider, daughter of Francis Marion "Frank" Snider and Margaret Ann "Maggie" Amos, on February 4, 1960 at Kern Co., California.1 Clarence S. Smith and Hazel Ona Snider were divorced in June, 1967 at Kern Co., California.2

Family

Hazel Ona Snider b. June 4, 1900, d. August 5, 1970
Marriage*Clarence S. Smith married Hazel Ona Snider, daughter of Francis Marion "Frank" Snider and Margaret Ann "Maggie" Amos, on February 4, 1960 at Kern Co., California.1 
Divorce* Clarence S. Smith and Hazel Ona Snider were divorced in June, 1967 at Kern Co., California.2 

Citations

  1. [S1450] Sacramento, California Department of Health Services, California Marriage Index, 1960-1985.
  2. [S1493] California Center for Health Statistics, California Divorce Index, 1966-1984.

Stanley Lee Cooley1,2,3,4

M, b. November 17, 1923, d. December 13, 1985
     His Social Security Number was 562-26-3584.5 Stanley Lee Cooley was buried at Arbor Vitae Cemetery, 1301 Roberts Avenue, Madera, Madera Co., California.1,2 He married Christine A. Buss, daughter of Jesse Landon Buss and Hazel Ona Snider.2 Stanley Lee Cooley was born on November 17, 1923 at Marlow, Stephens Co., Oklahoma.3,5,4 He died on December 13, 1985 at Madera Co., California, at age 62.3 He MADERA — Services for Stanley "Deacon" Cooley, 62, will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Jay Chapel. Burial will be in Arbor Vitae Cemetery. Mr. Cooley died Friday. He was born in Oklahoma and had lived in Madera for 10 years. Surviving are his wife, Christine; two daughters, Margaret Price of Bakersfield and Gala Price of Madera; a son, Roy Lee of Bakersfield; his mother, Clara Cooley of Madera; two sisters, Elizabeth Hides of Bakersfield and Anita Farrar Starkey of Madera; and five grandchildren. on December 14, 1985.2

Family

Christine A. Buss b. August 6, 1929, d. November 13, 2002
Marriage*He married Christine A. Buss, daughter of Jesse Landon Buss and Hazel Ona Snider.2 
Children
  • Roy Lee Cooley6,2
  • Margaret Ann Cooley6,2
  • Gayla Sue Cooley6,2

Citations

  1. [S7411] Arbor Vitae Cemetery, Madera Co., CA, online www.findagrave.com/.
  2. [S1881] Fresno Bee, The, From the Stanley Cooley obituary in the Dec 14, 1985 edition.
  3. [S451] Center for Health Statistics Department of Health Services, California Death Index, 1940-1997.
  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. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Christine Buss Cooley obituary.

Mildred Lois Hinkle1

F, b. March 8, 1935, d. March 1, 2022
     Mildred Lois Hinkle Mildred Lois Buss, age 86, of Bakersfield, California passed away on Tuesday, March 1, 2022. Mildred was born March 8, 1935 in Beedeville, Arkansas. A graveside service will occur at Shafter Cemetery.2 She was buried at Shafter Memorial Park, 18662 Santa Fe Way, Shafter, Kern Co., California.2,3 She was born on March 8, 1935 at Beedeville, Jackson Co., Arkansas.3,2 As of August 17, 1951,her married name was Buss.1 She married Fred Gene "Freddie" Buss, son of Jesse Landon Buss and Hazel Ona Snider, on August 17, 1951 at Kern Co., California.1 Mildred Lois Hinkle died on March 1, 2022 at Bakersfield, Kern Co., California, at age 86.2

Family

Fred Gene "Freddie" Buss b. August 2, 1932, d. April 24, 2002
Marriage*She married Fred Gene "Freddie" Buss, son of Jesse Landon Buss and Hazel Ona Snider, on August 17, 1951 at Kern Co., California.1 
Children
  • Karen Gail Buss4
  • Michael Ray Buss4
  • Terry L. Buss4

Citations

  1. [S4041] California Department of Health and Welfare. California Vital Records, California, Marriage Index, 1949-1959.
  2. [S12340] Hillcrest Memorial Park and Mortuary, online www.dignitymemorial.com/funeral-homes/bakersfield-ca/hillcrest-memorial-park-and-mortuary/2437, From the Mildred Lois Buss obituary.
  3. [S12339] Shafter Memorial Park, Kern Co., CA, online www.findagrave.com.
  4. [S3372] Bakersfield Californian, From the Fred Gene Buss obituary in the Apr 27, 2002 edition.