Sidney Clyde Teel1

M, b. March 15, 1890, d. June 10, 1968
FatherWilliam Emmett Teel1 b. May 12, 1864, d. May 17, 1934
MotherLaura A. Gordon1 b. April 9, 1863, d. July 10, 1942
     Sidney Clyde Teel was buried at Sunset Cemetery, North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,1 He was born on March 15, 1890 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3 He married Lela Mae Caldwell on September 18, 1918 at Sullivan Co., Tennessee.2,1 Sidney Clyde Teel died on June 10, 1968 at age 78.2

Census Records

1890Indian Valley, Floyd Co., Virginia4

Family

Lela Mae Caldwell b. October 6, 1899, d. April 17, 1974
Marriage*Sidney Clyde Teel married Lela Mae Caldwell on September 18, 1918 at Sullivan Co., Tennessee.2,1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S306] Ora Belle Mayberry McColman and Others, Emera Altizer of Montgomery Co., VA and Some of his Descendants 1736-1997.
  2. [S65] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Montgomery County Virginia Cemetery Reading of Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.
  3. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  4. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Orpha Ann Teel Willard obituary in the Jul 25, 1996 edition.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Dale D. Teel obituary in the Jul 27, 2011 edition.
  7. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  8. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  9. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Lela Mae Caldwell1,2

F, b. October 6, 1899, d. April 17, 1974
     Lela Mae Caldwell was buried at Sunset Cemetery, North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2 She was born on October 6, 1899.1 She married Sidney Clyde Teel, son of William Emmett Teel and Laura A. Gordon, on September 18, 1918 at Sullivan Co., Tennessee.1,2 As of September 18, 1918,her married name was Teel.2 Lela Mae Caldwell died on April 17, 1974 at age 74.1

Family

Sidney Clyde Teel b. March 15, 1890, d. June 10, 1968
Marriage*She married Sidney Clyde Teel, son of William Emmett Teel and Laura A. Gordon, on September 18, 1918 at Sullivan Co., Tennessee.1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S65] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Montgomery County Virginia Cemetery Reading of Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.
  2. [S306] Ora Belle Mayberry McColman and Others, Emera Altizer of Montgomery Co., VA and Some of his Descendants 1736-1997.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Orpha Ann Teel Willard obituary in the Jul 25, 1996 edition.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  5. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Dale D. Teel obituary in the Jul 27, 2011 edition.
  7. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Rev. Albert Hoge McGhee1,2,3,4

M, b. May 10, 1910, d. May 11, 1988
FatherJohn Cleve McGhee5,6,7,8,3,4,9,10 b. September 1, 1870, d. April 21, 1938
MotherMalinda Alice Richards5,6,7,3,4,9,10 b. January 17, 1871, d. December 19, 1936
     Rev. Albert Hoge McGhee was buried at Appalachian Conference Cemetery (also know as Virginia Conference Pentecostal Holiness Cemetery), Ruebush Road, Dublin, Pulaski Co., Virginia.1,3 His Social Security Number was 236-18-2088.11 He was born on May 10, 1910 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.11,1,2,3 He married Margaret Beatrice Rose French on January 26, 1935 at Tazewell, Tazewell Co., Virginia.3,12,4,10 Rev. Albert Hoge McGhee died on May 11, 1988 at Galax, Virginia, at age 78.11,1,3,4 He Rev. Albert H. McGhee, 78, 388 Kenbrook Drive, Galax, Va., died Wednesday in a Galax hospital. Born in Bluefield, he was a son of the late John and Alice Richards McGhee. He retired after 39 years as pastor and evangelist of Virginia Conference Penecostal Holiness Church, Dublin, Va. He and his wife made their home in Christianburg, Va., for five years before moving to Galax. He graduated from Holmes College of the Bible, served on the Christian Education Board for 15 years and was ordained by the conference in 1938. Survivors: wife, Margaret French McGhee of the home; brother, Preston McGhee of Long Beach, Calif; sons, Arthur H. McGhee and Arbrey McGhee both of Bel Air, Md; daughters, Mary Alice Adkins of Tex Mill and Rachel Dickson of Galax; mother-inlaw Blanche Showalter of Bluefield; seven grandchildren, one step-granddaughter and three great-grandchildren. Interment will be in Virginia Conference Penecostal Holiness Church Cemetery, Dublin. on May 12, 1988.4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 18, District 77, Beaver Pond, Mercer Co., West Virginia5
1930Dwelling 96, District 35, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia6
1940Dwelling 14, District 24-41, Browns Creek, McDowell Co., West Virginia13
1950Dwelling 253, District 82-18, Natural Bridge, Rockbridge Co., Virginia14

Occupation

1930Hardware delivery boy6
1940Minister13
1950Minister14

Family

Margaret Beatrice Rose French b. November 4, 1914, d. June 29, 1997
Marriage*Rev. Albert Hoge McGhee married Margaret Beatrice Rose French on January 26, 1935 at Tazewell, Tazewell Co., Virginia.3,12,4,10 
Children

Citations

  1. [S3347] Appalachian Conference Cemetery, Pulaski Co., VA, online http://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. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Albert H. McGhee obituary in the May 12, 1988 edition.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Eva Mae Shepherd obituary in the May 26, 1976 edition.
  8. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the J. C. McGhee obituary in the Apr 22, 1938 edition.
  9. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Mrs. J. C. McGhee obituary in the Dec 20, 1936 edition.
  10. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  11. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  12. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Margaret French McGhee obituary in the Jul 1, 1997 edition.
  13. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S4219] Cravens-Shires Funeral Home, online http://www.cravens-shires.com, From the Aubrey Carroll McGhee obituary.
  16. [S9110] Dunkum Funeral Home, online www.dunkumfuneralhome.com, From the Arthur Holmes McGhee obituary.
  17. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Charles Edrington Beckwith Jr.1,2,3

M, b. May 12, 1934, d. October 26, 2023
     Charles Edrington Beckwith Jr. married Barbara Anne Pearn, daughter of Arthur Pearn and Bula May Stump.1,3 Charles Edrington Beckwith Jr. Charles E. Beckwith, Jr., May 12, 1934 - October 26, 2023. Charles E. Beckwith, Jr., age 89 of Rocky Mount died Thursday, October 26, 2023.4 He was born on May 12, 1934 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.2,4 He died on October 26, 2023 at Virginia at age 89.4

Family

Barbara Anne Pearn b. September 2, 1936, d. October 5, 2017
Marriage*He married Barbara Anne Pearn, daughter of Arthur Pearn and Bula May Stump.1,3 
Children
  • Steven Beckwith3
  • Andrew Beckwith3
  • Lauren Beckwith3
  • Susan Gayle Beckwith3,5

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Bula Stump Pearn obituary in the Feb 21, 1993 edition.
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Barbara Ann Pearn Beckwith obituary in the Oct 8, 2017 edition.
  4. [S5775] Flora Funeral Service, online http://www.florafuneralservice.com/, From the Charles E. Beckwith, Jr. obituary.
  5. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Margaret Beatrice Rose French1,2,3,4,5,6

F, b. November 4, 1914, d. June 29, 1997
     Margaret Beatrice Rose French was buried at Appalachian Conference Cemetery (also know as Virginia Conference Pentecostal Holiness Cemetery), Ruebush Road, Dublin, Pulaski Co., Virginia.7,4,8 Her Social Security Number was 229-64-5053.9 She was born on November 4, 1914 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.9,7,4,6 She married Rev. Albert Hoge McGhee, son of John Cleve McGhee and Malinda Alice Richards, on January 26, 1935 at Tazewell, Tazewell Co., Virginia.10,4,8,5 As of January 26, 1935,her married name was McGhee.5 Margaret Beatrice Rose French died on June 29, 1997 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 82.9,7,4 She BLUEFIELD - Margaret French McGhee, 82, of Albemarle Street, Bluefield, went to be with her Lord on Sunday, June 29, 1997, after a lengthy illness. She was the wife of the late Rev. Albert H. McGhee. They were in ministry for 39 years with the Appalachian Conference of the International Pentecostal Holiness Church and a member of the Bluefield Pentecostal Holiness Church. Born in Bluefield on November 4, 1914, she was a daughter of the late Kent French and Blanche Rose French Showalter. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Barbara McGhee; a granddaughter, Teresa McGhee, and a greatgranddaughter, Amy Conner. Surviving: daughters, Mary Alice Atkins and her husband, John of Bluefield and Rachel Dickson and her husband, Sam of Galax, Va; sons, Arthur McGhee and his wife, Wanda of Bluefield and Aubrey McGhee and his wife, Judy of Bel Air, Md; eight grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Graveside services and burial will be held at the Appalachian Conference Pentecostal Holiness Campgrounds Cemetery in Dublin, Va. Pallbearers: Joey Dickson, Kim “Mac” McGhee, Corey Abrecht, Bobby Helmandollar, David Stevens and Eddie Brewer. on July 2, 1997.4

Census Records

1940Dwelling 14, District 24-41, Browns Creek, McDowell Co., West Virginia11
1950Dwelling 253, District 82-18, Natural Bridge, Rockbridge Co., Virginia12

Family

Rev. Albert Hoge McGhee b. May 10, 1910, d. May 11, 1988
Marriage*Margaret Beatrice Rose French married Rev. Albert Hoge McGhee, son of John Cleve McGhee and Malinda Alice Richards, on January 26, 1935 at Tazewell, Tazewell Co., Virginia.10,4,8,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Margaret French McGhee obituary in the Jul 2, 1997 edition.
  2. [S4219] Cravens-Shires Funeral Home, online http://www.cravens-shires.com, From the Aubrey Carroll McGhee obituary.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Margaret French McGhee obituary in the Jul 1, 1997 edition.
  5. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  6. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  7. [S3347] Appalachian Conference Cemetery, Pulaski Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  8. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Albert H. McGhee obituary in the May 12, 1988 edition.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S9110] Dunkum Funeral Home, online www.dunkumfuneralhome.com, From the Arthur Holmes McGhee obituary.

Arthur Holmes McGhee1,2,3

M, b. August 15, 1936, d. February 19, 2020
FatherRev. Albert Hoge McGhee4,5,2,3,6,7,8 b. May 10, 1910, d. May 11, 1988
MotherMargaret Beatrice Rose French4,5,2,3,6,7,8 b. November 4, 1914, d. June 29, 1997
     Arthur Holmes McGhee Arthur Holmes McGhee, 83, of New Canton, formerly from Bel Air, Maryland, was called home by our Savior on Wednesday, February 19, 2020. He was born August 15, 1936 in Bluefield, West Virginia, to the late Reverend Albert and Margaret McGhee. Arthur was retired from the Chrysler Corporation with 30 years of employment. He was also a veteran of the United State Air Force. Arthur joined the Pentecostal Holiness Church as a teenager and was an active member for 45 years in churches in West Virginia and Maryland. He served the church, holding positions as lay pastor, Sunday School teacher and as a member of various church boards. Arthur is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Wanda McGhee; three children, K. Arthur (Mac) McGhee (Diane), Karen Brewer (Edward) and Stacy Greer (Tony); three grandchildren, Corey Abrecht, Albert McGhee and Chance Greer; two great-grandchildren, Easton and Emersyn; two sisters, Mary Alice Atkins and Rachel Dickson and many other family and friends. In addition to his parents, Arthur was also preceded in death by his brother, Aubrey McGhee. Interment in the Virginia Veterans Cemetery in Amelia.2 He was buried at Virginia Veterans Cemetery, 10300 Prideville Rd., Amelia, Amelia Co., Virginia.2 He was born on August 15, 1936 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.1,2 He married Rebecca Ann "Becky" Bland on January 4, 1957 at Cambria, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,3 Arthur Holmes McGhee married Wanda Unknown circa 1975.1,2,6 Arthur Holmes McGhee died on February 19, 2020 at New Canton, Buckingham Co., Virginia, at age 83.2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 14, District 24-41, Browns Creek, McDowell Co., West Virginia4
1950Dwelling 253, District 82-18, Natural Bridge, Rockbridge Co., Virginia8

Family 1

Rebecca Ann "Becky" Bland b. April 10, 1939, d. February 13, 2004
Marriage*Arthur Holmes McGhee married Rebecca Ann "Becky" Bland on January 4, 1957 at Cambria, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,3 
Children
  • Kim Arthur "Mac" McGhee2
  • Karen L. McGhee2

Family 2

Wanda Unknown
Marriage*Arthur Holmes McGhee married Wanda Unknown circa 1975.1,2,6 

Citations

  1. [S1378] Betty Marie Shelor, and Troy Leon Shelor Myrtle Irene Thompson, Descendants of Simpson Richards.
  2. [S9110] Dunkum Funeral Home, online www.dunkumfuneralhome.com, From the Arthur Holmes McGhee obituary.
  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. [S4219] Cravens-Shires Funeral Home, online http://www.cravens-shires.com, From the Aubrey Carroll McGhee obituary.
  6. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Margaret French McGhee obituary in the Jul 1, 1997 edition.
  7. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Albert H. McGhee obituary in the May 12, 1988 edition.
  8. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Aubrey Caroll McGhee1,2,3

M, b. January 22, 1941, d. March 30, 2019
FatherRev. Albert Hoge McGhee3,4,5,6 b. May 10, 1910, d. May 11, 1988
MotherMargaret Beatrice Rose French3,4,5,6 b. November 4, 1914, d. June 29, 1997
     Aubrey Caroll McGhee Aubrey Carroll McGhee, 78, of Fellowship Street, Bluefield, WV, passed away on Saturday, March 30, 2019 at his home. Born on January 22, 1941 in Bluefield, he was a son of the late Albert Holmes and Margaret Rose French McGhee. He was a member of the Montcalm Pentecostal Holiness Church. He was a retired Fork Lift operator with 30 years at Daimler Chrysler. He was a member of the UAW. Survivors include: Wife of 59 years: Judith Ann Stevens McGhee of the home. Daughter: Tammie Lynn Meckel and husband Paul of South Riding, VA. Two grandchildren: Deanna Meckel and fiancé Clifford Baker, Lance Meckel. Brother: Arthur McGhee of Canton, VA. Sisters: Mary Alice Atkins of Bluefield, WV, Rachel Dickson of Galax, VA. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Park in Bluewell where Thom Davis, David White, Alan White, Paul Meckel, Dwayne Atkins, Donnie Gardner, Lance Meckel, and Warren Smith will serve as pallbearers.3 He was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, Bluewell, Mercer Co., West Virginia.3 He was born on January 22, 1941 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.2,3 He married Judith Ann "Judy" Stevens on December 25, 1959 at McComas, Mercer Co., West Virginia.1,2,3 Aubrey Caroll McGhee died on March 30, 2019 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 78.3

Census Records

1950Dwelling 253, District 82-18, Natural Bridge, Rockbridge Co., Virginia6

Family

Judith Ann "Judy" Stevens
Marriage*Aubrey Caroll McGhee married Judith Ann "Judy" Stevens on December 25, 1959 at McComas, Mercer Co., West Virginia.1,2,3 
Child
  • Tammie Lynn McGhee3

Citations

  1. [S1378] Betty Marie Shelor, and Troy Leon Shelor Myrtle Irene Thompson, Descendants of Simpson Richards.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the McGhee-Stevens marriage record.
  3. [S4219] Cravens-Shires Funeral Home, online http://www.cravens-shires.com, From the Aubrey Carroll McGhee obituary.
  4. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Margaret French McGhee obituary in the Jul 1, 1997 edition.
  5. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Albert H. McGhee obituary in the May 12, 1988 edition.
  6. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Rebecca Ann "Becky" Bland1,2,3

F, b. April 10, 1939, d. February 13, 2004
     Rebecca Ann "Becky" Bland was buried at Highview Memorial Gardens, 3433 Fallston Road, Fallston, Harford Co., Maryland.3 She was born on April 10, 1939 at Blacksburg, Virginia.2 She married Arthur Holmes McGhee, son of Rev. Albert Hoge McGhee and Margaret Beatrice Rose French, on January 4, 1957 at Cambria, Montgomery Co., Virginia.4,1 As of January 4, 1957,her married name was McGhee. Rebecca Ann "Becky" Bland died on February 13, 2004 at Maryland at age 64.3 She On February 13, 2004, Rebecca Ann Prater nee Bland, loving mother of K. Arthur "Mac" McGhee and his wife Diane, and Karen L. Brewer and her husband Edward; sister of Palmer L. Bland, Jr; grandmother of Corey Abrecht and Albert McGhee. Interment will be in Highview Memorial Gardens. on February 17, 2004.3

Family

Arthur Holmes McGhee b. August 15, 1936, d. February 19, 2020
Marriage*She married Arthur Holmes McGhee, son of Rev. Albert Hoge McGhee and Margaret Beatrice Rose French, on January 4, 1957 at Cambria, Montgomery Co., Virginia.4,1 
Children
  • Kim Arthur "Mac" McGhee3
  • Karen L. McGhee3

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. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Rebecca Ann Bland Prater obituary in the Feb 17, 2004 edition.
  4. [S1378] Betty Marie Shelor, and Troy Leon Shelor Myrtle Irene Thompson, Descendants of Simpson Richards.

Tracy Lee Conner1,2,3

M, b. December 28, 1959, d. October 30, 1986
FatherToy Melvin Conner1,2,3 b. February 26, 1927, d. July 23, 1984
MotherRevie Marie LaRue1,2,3 b. May 19, 1934, d. April, 1978
     His Social Security Number was 403-94-6519.4 Tracy Lee Conner was buried at Sunset Cemetery, North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia; His tombstone has no dates.5,3 He was born on December 28, 1959 at Kentucky.1,4,3 He married Debra Gail Thornhill, daughter of David E. Thornhill and Hazel L. McPeak, on April 13, 1980 at Pulaski Co., Virginia.1 Tracy Lee Conner died on October 30, 1986 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 26; Hit by a car.4,3

Family

Debra Gail Thornhill
Marriage*He married Debra Gail Thornhill, daughter of David E. Thornhill and Hazel L. McPeak, on April 13, 1980 at Pulaski Co., Virginia.1 

Citations

  1. [S959] VA Pulaski Co., Pulaski Co., VA Marriages, Book 3.
  2. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S65] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Montgomery County Virginia Cemetery Reading of Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.

Preston Cleveland McGhee1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. February 22, 1913, d. October 12, 1992
FatherJohn Cleve McGhee1,2,7,8,9,10 b. September 1, 1870, d. April 21, 1938
MotherMalinda Alice Richards1,2,7,9,10 b. January 17, 1871, d. December 19, 1936
     His Social Security Number was 234-10-8554.11 Preston Cleveland McGhee was buried at Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, Riverside Co., California.12,6 He was born on February 22, 1913 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.11,3,4,12,5,13,6 He married Clara Belle Montgomery on August 1, 1935 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.4 Preston Cleveland McGhee died on October 12, 1992 at Los Angeles Co., California, at age 79.11,3,12,13,6

Census Records

1920Dwelling 18, District 77, Beaver Pond, Mercer Co., West Virginia1
1930Dwelling 96, District 35, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia2
1940Dwelling 256, District 20-58, Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia14

Occupation

1930Restaurant laborer2
1940Cook14

Family

Clara Belle Montgomery b. February 15, 1910, d. April 28, 2003
Marriage*Preston Cleveland McGhee married Clara Belle Montgomery on August 1, 1935 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.4 

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S451] Center for Health Statistics Department of Health Services, California Death Index, 1940-1997.
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the McGhee-Montgomery marriage record.
  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. [S5081] Riverside National Cemetery, Riverside Co., CA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  7. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Eva Mae Shepherd obituary in the May 26, 1976 edition.
  8. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the J. C. McGhee obituary in the Apr 22, 1938 edition.
  9. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Albert H. McGhee obituary in the May 12, 1988 edition.
  10. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Mrs. J. C. McGhee obituary in the Dec 20, 1936 edition.
  11. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  12. [S1405] National Cemetery Administration, U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006.
  13. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  14. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Lena Katherine McGhee1,2,3,4,5,6

F, b. April 23, 1902, d. November 27, 1986
FatherJohn Cleve McGhee1,2,3,4,5,7,8 b. September 1, 1870, d. April 21, 1938
MotherMalinda Alice Richards1,2,3,4,7,8 b. January 17, 1871, d. December 19, 1936
     Her Social Security Number was 236-02-7963.9 Lena Katherine McGhee was buried at Grandview Memory Gardens, Bluefield, Tazewell Co., Virginia.8 She was born on April 23, 1902 at Floyd Co., Virginia; Her death certificate has an incorrect birth year of 1897.9,8 She died on November 27, 1986 at Wytheville, Wythe Co., Virginia, at age 84.9,8

Census Records

1910Dwelling 121, District 121, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia2
1920Dwelling 18, District 77, Beaver Pond, Mercer Co., West Virginia1
1930Dwelling 96, District 35, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia3
1950Dwelling 74, District 28-5, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia10

Family 1
Children

Family 2

E. D. Arthur
Child

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Eva Mae Shepherd obituary in the May 26, 1976 edition.
  5. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the J. C. McGhee obituary in the Apr 22, 1938 edition.
  6. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Richard Delbert McGhee obituary in the Oct 21, 1974 edition.
  7. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Mrs. J. C. McGhee obituary in the Dec 20, 1936 edition.
  8. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Charles Earnest McGhee obituary in the Mar 6, 1976 edition.
  12. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Pansy R. Harless obituary in the Jun 9, 1993 edition.
  13. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  14. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Virginia Belcher obituary in the Jan 4, 2000 edition.
  15. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  16. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Lewis Edward McGhee death certificate.

Leonard Robert McGhee1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. December 10, 1908, d. April 16, 1969
FatherJohn Cleve McGhee1,2,3,7,8 b. September 1, 1870, d. April 21, 1938
MotherMalinda Alice Richards1,2,3,5,8 b. January 17, 1871, d. December 19, 1936
     His Social Security Number was 234-09-3698.9,5 Leonard Robert McGhee was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.5,10 He was born on December 10, 1908 at Radford, Virginia; His death record has a birth date of Nov 10, 1908.9,5,6 He married Bessie Aldine Williams on September 30, 1932 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.4,11 Leonard Robert McGhee died on April 16, 1969 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 60.5

Census Records

1910Dwelling 121, District 121, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia2
1920Dwelling 18, District 77, Beaver Pond, Mercer Co., West Virginia1
1930Dwelling 96, District 35, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia3
1940Dwelling 6, District 28-5, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia12
1950Dwelling 161, District 28-21, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia13

Occupation

1930Laundry laborer3
1940Truck driver12
1950Truck driver13

Family

Bessie Aldine Williams b. February 20, 1916, d. March 13, 1990
Marriage*Leonard Robert McGhee married Bessie Aldine Williams on September 30, 1932 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.4,11 
Children

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the McGhee-Williams marriage record.
  5. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Leonard Robert McGhee death record.
  6. [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.
  7. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the J. C. McGhee obituary in the Apr 22, 1938 edition.
  8. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Mrs. J. C. McGhee obituary in the Dec 20, 1936 edition.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S2241] Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Mercer Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=conner&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=52&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=52527626&CRid=79747&df=all&
  11. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Bessie Aldine McGhee obituary in the Mar 15, 1990 edition.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Robert Lee McGhee obituary in the Jan 31, 1984 edition.
  15. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Eva Mae McGhee1,2,3

F, b. September 10, 1898, d. May 24, 1976
FatherJohn Cleve McGhee1,3,4 b. September 1, 1870, d. April 21, 1938
MotherMalinda Alice Richards1,3,4 b. January 17, 1871, d. December 19, 1936
     Eva Mae McGhee was buried at Grandview Memory Gardens, Bluefield, Tazewell Co., Virginia.3,5 She was born on September 10, 1898 at Radford, Virginia.1,6,7,5 As of July 22, 1914,her married name was Shepherd.7 She married Joseph Matthew "Joe" Shepherd on July 22, 1914 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.7,3,8,9 Eva Mae McGhee died on May 24, 1976 at Beard, Pocahontas Co., West Virginia, at age 77.3 She Mrs. Eva Mae Shepherd, 73, of Rt. 5, Bluefield died Monday morning in the Denmar State Hospital at Beard following a long illness. Born in Radford, Va., she was a daughter of the late Dee and Alice Richardson McGhee. She was a member of the Pentecostal Holiness Church and was the widow of Joseph M. Shepherd. Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. James (Geraldine) Wright of Toledo, Ohio, Mrs. Robby (Susie) Warburton of Clinton, Md., Mrs. Frank K. (Irene) Wright Jr. of Bluefield; five sons, Albert Buster Shepherd and Garnet Junior Shepherd, both of Toledo, Ohio, Wade Shepherd of Detroit, Mich., Preston Shepherd of Hyattsville, Md., and Bobby Shepherd of College Park, Md; one sister, Miss Lena McGhee of Bluefield, Va; two brothers, Rev. Albert McGhee of Blacksburg, Va., and Preston McGhee of Los Angeles, Calif; 41 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren. Burial will follow in Grandview Memory Gardens on the Bluefield-Tazewell Road. Pallbearers will be Danny Johnson, Oscar Tabor, Bobby Kinder, Mike Hamilton, Ray Cox, Jerry Lasi. on May 26, 1976.3

Census Records

1900Dwelling 367, District 90, Ward 1, Radford, Virginia4
1910Dwelling 121, District 121, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia1
1920Dwelling 2, District 76, Ward 1, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia10
1930Dwelling 193, District 6, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia11
1940Dwelling 319, District 28-5, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia12
1950Dwelling 5, District 28-24, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia13

Family

Joseph Matthew "Joe" Shepherd b. August 20, 1892, d. January 6, 1969
Marriage*Eva Mae McGhee married Joseph Matthew "Joe" Shepherd on July 22, 1914 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.7,3,8,9 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1368] Shepherd Family Tree, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:3193056&id=I004
  3. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Eva Mae Shepherd obituary in the May 26, 1976 edition.
  4. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S3351] Grandview Memory Gardens, Tazwell Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  6. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the William S. Shepherd death certificate.
  7. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Shepherd-McGhee marriage record.
  8. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Joseph Matthew Shepherd death certificate.
  9. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Joseph Matthew Shepherd obituary in the Jan 8, 1969 edition.
  10. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the baby Shepherd death certificate.
  15. [S2403] Blade, The, From the Albert H. Shepherd obituary in the Nov 4, 2011 edition.
  16. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Dorothy Irene Wright obituary in the Aug 20, 2009 edition.
  17. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  18. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  19. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Betty Ann Shepherd death certificate.
  20. [S1772] Daily Progress, The, From the Anna Sue Holley obituary in the Jul 7, 2020 edition.

Joseph Matthew "Joe" Shepherd1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. August 20, 1892, d. January 6, 1969
     Joseph Matthew "Joe" Shepherd was buried at Grandview Memory Gardens, Bluefield, Tazewell Co., Virginia.4,5,7 His Social Security Number was 233-22-5571.8 He was born on August 20, 1892 at Beaver Pond, Mercer Co., West Virginia.9,3,8,5,6 He married Eva Mae McGhee, daughter of John Cleve McGhee and Malinda Alice Richards, on July 22, 1914 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.10,11,5,7 Joseph Matthew "Joe" Shepherd died on January 6, 1969 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 76.8,4,5 He Funeral services for Joseph Matthew Shepherd, of Rt. 4, Bluefield, will be conducted Thursday. Burial will follow in Grandview Memory Gardens in Bluefield, Va. Born in Bluefield, he was a son of the late William and Jane Belcher Shephard. He was a retired manager of the Matz Hotel Laundry Department. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Evan McGee Shepherd; six sons, Eugene, Albert and Garnet Shepherd of Toledo, Ohio, Preston and Bobby Shepherd of Silver Springs, Md., and Wade Shepherd of Detroit, Mich; three daughter, Mrs. Frank E. Wright of Bluefield, Mrs. James Wright of Toledo and Mrs. Bobby Warburton of Silver Springs; one brother, Wade Shepherd of Bluefield; two sisters, Mrs. Sam Froy and Mrs. Lucille Cataline of Bluefield; 38 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. on January 8, 1969.7

Census Records

1920Dwelling 2, District 76, Ward 1, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia1
1930Dwelling 193, District 6, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia2
1940Dwelling 319, District 28-5, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia12
1950Dwelling 5, District 28-24, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia13

Occupation

1920Taxi chauffeur1
1930Cleaning plant truck driver2
1940Truck driver12
1950Laundry man13

Family

Eva Mae McGhee b. September 10, 1898, d. May 24, 1976
Marriage*Joseph Matthew "Joe" Shepherd married Eva Mae McGhee, daughter of John Cleve McGhee and Malinda Alice Richards, on July 22, 1914 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.10,11,5,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  4. [S3351] Grandview Memory Gardens, Tazwell Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  5. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Joseph Matthew Shepherd death certificate.
  6. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  7. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Joseph Matthew Shepherd obituary in the Jan 8, 1969 edition.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the William S. Shepherd death certificate.
  10. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Shepherd-McGhee marriage record.
  11. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Eva Mae Shepherd obituary in the May 26, 1976 edition.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the baby Shepherd death certificate.
  15. [S2403] Blade, The, From the Albert H. Shepherd obituary in the Nov 4, 2011 edition.
  16. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Dorothy Irene Wright obituary in the Aug 20, 2009 edition.
  17. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  18. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  19. [S1368] Shepherd Family Tree, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:3193056&id=I004
  20. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Betty Ann Shepherd death certificate.
  21. [S1772] Daily Progress, The, From the Anna Sue Holley obituary in the Jul 7, 2020 edition.

Floyd Simpson Richards1,2,3,4,5

M, b. November 14, 1872, d. June 26, 1942
FatherWilliam J. Richards1,3,4,5,6 b. March 2, 1850, d. October 3, 1927
MotherMelvina Catherine Epperly1,3,4,5,6 b. June 15, 1852, d. June 29, 1915
     Floyd Simpson Richards was buried at Tabor (John T.) Cemetery, Wayne Co., West Virginia.7 He was born on November 14, 1872 at Huffville, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,4,7,6 He married Salome Margaret "Salona" Tabor on April 9, 1904 at Mayberry, McDowell Co., West Virginia.7,5 Floyd Simpson Richards died on June 26, 1942 at Huntington, Cabell Co., West Virginia, at age 69.7,6

Census Records

1880Dwelling 232, District 50, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia3
190038th U.S. Infantry, Batangas, Philippines2
1910Dwelling 241, District 63, Dingess Run, Logan Co., West Virginia8
1930Dwelling 88, District 23-26, Logan, Logan Co., West Virginia9
1940Dwelling 67, District 50-17, Stonewall, Wayne Co., West Virginia10

Occupation

1900Cook2
1910Coal mine bank boss8
1930Coal mine biller boss9
1940Mine foreman10

Family

Salome Margaret "Salona" Tabor b. October 10, 1886, d. October 7, 1976
Marriage*Floyd Simpson Richards married Salome Margaret "Salona" Tabor on April 9, 1904 at Mayberry, McDowell Co., West Virginia.7,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S325] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1873.
  2. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Richards-Tabor marriage record.
  6. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Floyd S. Richards death certificate.
  7. [S5294] Tabor (John T.) Cemetery, Wayne Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  8. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Frye-Richards marriage record.
  12. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Richards-Clark marriage record.
  13. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Clarence Elmer Richards death certificate.
  14. [S5295] Community Memorial Gardens, Wayne Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  15. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Richards-Casteele marriage record.
  16. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Floyd Kermit Richards death certificate.