William Robert "Bill" Gray1

M, b. October 16, 1888, d. October 27, 1965
FatherJohn Beverley Gray2 b. July 14, 1840, d. November 30, 1934
MotherChristina Frances Ball2 b. November 5, 1857, d. November 15, 1944
     William Robert "Bill" Gray was buried at Wayne Center Cemetery, Wayne Township, DuPage Co., Illinois.1,3 His Social Security Number was 360-12-5184.4 He was born on October 16, 1888 at Lockport, Will Co., Illinois; The SSDI has a birth date of Oct 16, 1887.4,3 He married Margaret Gorham circa 1916.1,5 William Robert "Bill" Gray died on October 27, 1965 at age 77.3

Census Records

1900Dwelling 144, District 110, Joliet, Will Co., Illinois2
1920Dwelling 106, District 1677, Ward 27, Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois6
1930Dwelling 1, District 47, Milton Township, DuPage Co., Illinois5
1940Dwelling 28, District 22-82, West Chicago, DuPage Co., Illinois7

Occupation

1920Machinist6
1930Landscape gardner5
1940Landscape gardner7

Family

Margaret Gorham b. June 6, 1895, d. July 28, 1968
Marriage*William Robert "Bill" Gray married Margaret Gorham circa 1916.1,5 
Child

Citations

  1. [S1133] Ancestors of Dorset Spears & Ann Gray, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=g314spears&id=I20
  2. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S4857] Wayne Center Cemetery, DuPage Co., IL, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Ann Elizabeth "Anna" Gray1,2

F, b. October 13, 1889, d. February 1, 1973
FatherJohn Beverley Gray1,3 b. July 14, 1840, d. November 30, 1934
MotherChristina Frances Ball1,3 b. November 5, 1857, d. November 15, 1944
     Ann Elizabeth "Anna" Gray was buried at Forest Hill Cemetery, Glen Ellyn, DuPage Co., Illinois.2 Her Social Security Number was 327-56-5987.4 She was born on October 13, 1889 at Lockport, Will Co., Illinois.2,4 As of August 18, 1910,her married name was Spears.2 She married Dorset Alonzo Beebe "Doss" Spears on August 18, 1910 at Oak Park, Cook Co., Illinois.2,5 Ann Elizabeth "Anna" Gray died on February 1, 1973 at Winfield, DuPage Co., Illinois, at age 83.2

Census Records

1900Dwelling 144, District 110, Joliet, Will Co., Illinois1
1910Dwelling 91, District 8, Milton Township, DuPage Co., Illinois3
1920Dwelling 303, District 94, Ward 2, Gary, Lake Co., Indiana6
1930Dwelling 351, District 49, Milton Township, DuPage Co., Illinois7
1940Dwelling 355, District 22-66, Glen Ellyn, DuPage Co., Illinois8

Family

Dorset Alonzo Beebe "Doss" Spears b. May 18, 1887, d. July 8, 1960
Marriage*Ann Elizabeth "Anna" Gray married Dorset Alonzo Beebe "Doss" Spears on August 18, 1910 at Oak Park, Cook Co., Illinois.2,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1133] Ancestors of Dorset Spears & Ann Gray, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=g314spears&id=I20
  3. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S4875] Lemont Reporter Metropolitan, From the George Edwin Spears obituary in the Aug 3, 2011 edition.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S493] Chicago Tribune, From the Gertrude A. Lammers obituary in the Sep 13, 1962 edition.

Dorset Alonzo Beebe "Doss" Spears1,2

M, b. May 18, 1887, d. July 8, 1960
     Dorset Alonzo Beebe "Doss" Spears was buried at Forest Hill Cemetery, Glen Ellyn, DuPage Co., Illinois.1 He was born on May 18, 1887 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.1,2 He married Ann Elizabeth "Anna" Gray, daughter of John Beverley Gray and Christina Frances Ball, on August 18, 1910 at Oak Park, Cook Co., Illinois.1,3 Dorset Alonzo Beebe "Doss" Spears died on July 8, 1960 at Elmhurst, DuPage Co., Illinois, at age 73.1

Census Records

1920Dwelling 303, District 94, Ward 2, Gary, Lake Co., Indiana4
1930Dwelling 351, District 49, Milton Township, DuPage Co., Illinois5
1940Dwelling 355, District 22-66, Glen Ellyn, DuPage Co., Illinois6

Occupation

1920Carpenter4
1930Carpenter5
1940Carpenter6

Family

Ann Elizabeth "Anna" Gray b. October 13, 1889, d. February 1, 1973
Marriage*Dorset Alonzo Beebe "Doss" Spears married Ann Elizabeth "Anna" Gray, daughter of John Beverley Gray and Christina Frances Ball, on August 18, 1910 at Oak Park, Cook Co., Illinois.1,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1133] Ancestors of Dorset Spears & Ann Gray, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=g314spears&id=I20
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [S4875] Lemont Reporter Metropolitan, From the George Edwin Spears obituary in the Aug 3, 2011 edition.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  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. [S493] Chicago Tribune, From the Gertrude A. Lammers obituary in the Sep 13, 1962 edition.

Joseph Levi Gray1

M, b. January 30, 1891, d. December 13, 1971
FatherJohn Beverley Gray2,3 b. July 14, 1840, d. November 30, 1934
MotherChristina Frances Ball2,3 b. November 5, 1857, d. November 15, 1944
     His Social Security Number was 535-09-0073.4 Joseph Levi Gray was born on January 30, 1891 at Lockport, Will Co., Illinois.1,5,4 He married Elsie E. Dangel on September 7, 1914 at Glen Ellyn, DuPage Co., Illinois.1 Joseph Levi Gray died on December 13, 1971 at Snohomish, Snohomish Co., Washington, at age 80.1,6

Census Records

1900Dwelling 144, District 110, Joliet, Will Co., Illinois2
1910Dwelling 91, District 8, Milton Township, DuPage Co., Illinois3
1920Dwelling 86, District 2092, Ward 33, Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois7
1930Dwelling 245, District 30, Yakima, Yakima Co., WashingtonJoseph and his family were enumerated in the household of his uncle James V. Gray8
1940Dwelling 106, District 39-87, Sunnyside, Yakima Co., Washington9

Occupation

1920Machinist7
1930Salesman8
1940Farm laborer9

Family

Elsie E. Dangel b. circa 1891, d. December 5, 1958
Marriage*Joseph Levi Gray married Elsie E. Dangel on September 7, 1914 at Glen Ellyn, DuPage Co., Illinois.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1133] Ancestors of Dorset Spears & Ann Gray, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=g314spears&id=I20
  2. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  6. [S453] Washington State Department of Health, Washington Death Index, 1940-2014.
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Eliza Maude "Lizzie" Gray1

F, b. March 19, 1894, d. September 11, 1982
FatherJohn Beverley Gray2,3 b. July 14, 1840, d. November 30, 1934
MotherChristina Frances Ball2,3 b. November 5, 1857, d. November 15, 1944
     Eliza Maude "Lizzie" Gray was buried at Wayne Center Cemetery, Wayne Township, DuPage Co., Illinois.1 Her Social Security Number was 359-22-0737.4 She was born on March 19, 1894 at Lockport, Will Co., Illinois.1,4 As of September 18, 1915,her married name was Doege.1 She married Edward Arthur Doege on September 18, 1915 at Glen Ellyn, DuPage Co., Illinois.1 Eliza Maude "Lizzie" Gray died on September 11, 1982 at Winfield, DuPage Co., Illinois, at age 88.1

Census Records

1900Dwelling 144, District 110, Joliet, Will Co., Illinois2
1910Dwelling 91, District 8, Milton Township, DuPage Co., Illinois3
1920Dwelling 58, District 120, New Trier, Cook Co., Illinois5
1930Dwelling 293, District 53, Milton Township, DuPage Co., Illinois6
1940Dwelling 43, District 22-67, Glen Ellyn, DuPage Co., Illinois7

Family

Edward Arthur Doege b. February 24, 1892, d. November, 1973
Marriage*Eliza Maude "Lizzie" Gray married Edward Arthur Doege on September 18, 1915 at Glen Ellyn, DuPage Co., Illinois.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1133] Ancestors of Dorset Spears & Ann Gray, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=g314spears&id=I20
  2. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  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. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Hugh Edward Howard1,2,3,4

M, b. May 19, 1936, d. November 17, 2023
FatherHugh Husler Howard1,2,4 b. September 9, 1901, d. January 28, 1965
MotherOllie Mabel Harris1,2,4 b. April 29, 1905, d. January 30, 1976
     Hugh Edward Howard Hugh Edward Howard “Eddie”, 87 of Copper Hill, VA went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Friday, November 17, 2023. He is preceded in death by his parents, Hugh and Ollie Howard. He is survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Judith Howard; son & daughter-in-law, Mark & Donna Howard; granddaughter, Jessie Slaughter; step-grandchildren, Emily Harvey and Francine Porch; 4 great grandchildren; sisters and brother-in-law, Edith Light, and Mabel & Wayne Dulaney. Interment will follow in the Wilson Cemetery.4 He was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.4 He was born on May 19, 1936 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.5,3 He married Judith Irene Conner, daughter of Alvin Edwin Conner and Ocie Gay Graham, on June 3, 1955 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,5,6,7,8 Hugh Edward Howard died on November 17, 2023 at Virginia at age 87.4

Family

Judith Irene Conner
Marriage*He married Judith Irene Conner, daughter of Alvin Edwin Conner and Ocie Gay Graham, on June 3, 1955 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,5,6,7,8 
Child
  • Mark Wayne Howard5,7,4

Citations

  1. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Leonard Oakley Howard obituary in the Jun 3, 2008 edition.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S7672] Mayberry Funeral Home, online http://maberryfuneralhome.blogspot.com, From the Hugh Edward Howard obituary.
  5. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Alvin Edwin Conner obituary in the Oct 13, 2007 edition.
  7. [S4212] Gardner Funeral Home, online http://www.gardnerfuneralhomefloyd.com, From the Ocie Gay Graham Conner obituary.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Edwin Wayne Conner obituary in the Sep 10, 2014 edition.

Lucinda Likens1,2

F, b. March 8, 1862, d. May 31, 1935
FatherJohn Likens1,3,4 b. circa 1827
MotherSarah Amanda Conner1,3,4 b. April, 1834
     Lucinda Likens was buried at Everman Family Cemetery, Grayson, Carter Co., Kentucky.4,5 Her married name was Hogston.4 She married Unknown Hogston.4 Lucinda Likens was born on March 8, 1862 at Fayette Co., West Virginia.2,5 As of February 10, 1885,her married name was Petry.2 She married James Isaac Petry on February 10, 1885 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.2 Lucinda Likens and James Isaac Petry were divorced before 1890.6 Lucinda Likens died on May 31, 1935 at Carter Co., Kentucky, at age 73.4

Census Records

1870Dwelling 107, Cabin Creek, Kanawha Co., West Virginia3
1880Dwelling 387, District 48, Cabin Creek, Kanawha Co., West Virginia1

Family 1

Unknown Hogston
Marriage*Lucinda Likens married Unknown Hogston.4 

Family 2

James Isaac Petry b. May 18, 1862, d. February 17, 1940
Marriage*Lucinda Likens married James Isaac Petry on February 10, 1885 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.2 
Divorce* Lucinda Likens and James Isaac Petry were divorced before 1890.6 
Child

Citations

  1. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Petry-Lykens marriage record.
  3. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S1590] Entucky Department for Libraries and Archives, Kentucky Death Records, 1852-1964, From the Lucinda Hogston death certificate.
  5. [S8806] Everman Family Cemetery, Carter Co., KY, online www.findagrave.com.
  6. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Lewis Edward Petry death certificate.

Almatine Likens1,2

F, b. circa 1863, d. before 1888
FatherJohn Likens3,4 b. circa 1827
MotherSarah Amanda Conner3,4 b. April, 1834
     Almatine Likens was born circa 1863 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.4,2 As of May 14, 1883,her married name was Graley.1,2 She married Andrew Jackson Graley on May 14, 1883 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.5,1,2 Almatine Likens died before 1888; Her husband married for a second time in 1888.

Census Records

1870Dwelling 107, Cabin Creek, Kanawha Co., West Virginia4
1880Dwelling 387, District 48, Cabin Creek, Kanawha Co., West Virginia3

Family

Andrew Jackson Graley b. December 18, 1863, d. 1943
Marriage*Almatine Likens married Andrew Jackson Graley on May 14, 1883 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.5,1,2 
Child

Citations

  1. [S1917] KANAWHA COUNTY, WV MARRIAGES - 1883, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~joycefamily/km1883.html
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Graley-Likens marriage record.
  3. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S1465] Joel Hager's Southern West Virginia Research, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=hagerj&id=I123919

John Henry Likens1,2,3,4

M, b. June, 1865
FatherJohn Likens1,5 b. circa 1827
MotherSarah Amanda Conner1,5 b. April, 1834
     John Henry Likens was born in June, 1865 at West Virginia; In the 1900 Census his birth date is listed as Jun, 1863 however, based on the 1870 Census I believe the year should be 1865.3,5 He married Mary Elizabeth "Rosie" Bond circa 1885.2,3

Census Records

1870Dwelling 107, Cabin Creek, Kanawha Co., West Virginia5
1880Dwelling 387, District 48, Cabin Creek, Kanawha Co., West VirginiaEnumerated as John A. Lykens1
1900Dwelling 432, District 39, Cabin Creek, Kanawha Co., West Virginia3
1910Dwelling 414, District 53, Cabin Creek, Kanawha Co., West Virginia6
1920Dwelling 20, District 78, Cabin Creek, Kanawha Co., West Virginia7
1930Dwelling 32, District 20, Cabin Creek, Kanawha Co., West VirginiaEnumerated as a boarder in the household of Sam Clark, father of his son-in-law Robert Clark8

Occupation

1900Day laborer3
1910Coal miner6
1920Tipple laborer7
1930Coal miner8

Family

Mary Elizabeth "Rosie" Bond b. January 10, 1866, d. November 1, 1925
Marriage*John Henry Likens married Mary Elizabeth "Rosie" Bond circa 1885.2,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1914] Jeanetta's Family Tree, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/33024/person/-2143152407
  3. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the James Daniel Lykins death certificate.
  5. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  10. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Janetta Mae Garns death certificate.

William J. Lykens1,2,3

M, b. circa 1852
FatherJohn Likens1 b. circa 1827
MotherSarah Amanda Conner1 b. April, 1834
     William J. Lykens was born circa 1852 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4 He married Elvira J. "Ella" Perry on December 21, 1878 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.5,4

Census Records

1870Dwelling 107, Cabin Creek, Kanawha Co., West Virginia1
1880Dwelling 388, District 48, Cabin Creek, Kanawha Co., West Virginia6
1900Dwelling 490, District 39, Cabin Creek, Kanawha Co., West Virginia2
1910Dwelling 403, District 53, Cabin Creek, Kanawha Co., West Virginia3

Occupation

1870Farm laborer1
1880Laborer6
1900Day laborer2
1910Coal company teamster3

Family

Elvira J. "Ella" Perry b. May, 1855, d. before April 29, 1910
Marriage*William J. Lykens married Elvira J. "Ella" Perry on December 21, 1878 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.5,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Lykens-Perry marriage record.
  5. [S1918] KANAWHA COUNTY MARRIAGES – 1878, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~joycefamily/km1878.html
  6. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Harvey Lykens death certificate.
  8. [S2878] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969.
  9. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.

Elvira J. "Ella" Perry1,2,3,4,5

F, b. May, 1855, d. before April 29, 1910
     Elvira J. "Ella" Perry was born in May, 1855 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.2,5 She married William J. Lykens, son of John Likens and Sarah Amanda Conner, on December 21, 1878 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.4,5 As of December 21, 1878,her married name was Lykens.4,5 Elvira J. "Ella" Perry died before April 29, 1910 at West Virginia; Her husband was enumerated as a widower in the 1910 Census.6

Census Records

1880Dwelling 388, District 48, Cabin Creek, Kanawha Co., West Virginia1
1900Dwelling 490, District 39, Cabin Creek, Kanawha Co., West Virginia2

Family

William J. Lykens b. circa 1852
Marriage*Elvira J. "Ella" Perry married William J. Lykens, son of John Likens and Sarah Amanda Conner, on December 21, 1878 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.4,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Harvey Lykens death certificate.
  4. [S1918] KANAWHA COUNTY MARRIAGES – 1878, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~joycefamily/km1878.html
  5. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Lykens-Perry marriage record.
  6. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S2878] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969.
  8. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  9. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Bruce Lykens death record.

Tilden John Lykins1,2

M, b. circa March, 1880, d. November 17, 1947
FatherWilliam J. Lykens3 b. circa 1852
MotherElvira J. "Ella" Perry3 b. May, 1855, d. before April 29, 1910
     Tilden John Lykins was buried at Red Warrior Cemetery, Red Warrior, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.2 He was born circa March, 1880 at Decota, Kanawha Co., West Virginia; On his WWI draft card Tilden listed his birth date as Mar 23, 1878 and on his death certificate it is listed as Mar 4, 1877.3,4,5 He married Dora Belle Holstein on July 14, 1899 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.6 Tilden John Lykins The whole family of Tilden Lykens was drowned before his face. Lykens wife, five children, a sister and his father were in the house together. Lykens was in the mine. The house in which the Lykenses were began to move away when the old man seized a grapevine and held on to it until he was rescued. In the meantime Tilden Lykens, hearing of the flood, came out of the mine in time to see his whole family go down before his face and he was never able to save them or render them any assistance. The boy that rode the comb of the roof of a house until it struck a bridge pier that threw him off into the water was one of the Lykens family. on August 11, 1916.7 He Mrs. Tillman Lykens, her two daughters, and her sister-in-law, Miss Maggie Lykens, all of whom were drowned, were residents of Sandy City. H. Lykens, the father of Tillman Lykens, and the occupant of the house adjoining that of his son, had a miraculous escape from death, survivors say. His house was washed from its foundation, and as it was being carried down the creek, he grabbed hold of a grapevine overhanging the edge of the stream and clung to it until friends rescued him. on August 12, 1916.8 He married Ollie Perry on October 14, 1916.9,10 Tilden John Lykins died on November 17, 1947 at Ohley, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.5,2 He Lykens, Tilden - 70, of Ohley, died at his home yesterday. Surviving are his wife, Ollie; four sons, Ervie, Colcord, Thurman, Spencer, Elzie and Kimball, both at home; two daughters, Lorraine and Edith Marie, both at home; two brothers, Henry Lykens of Tennessee and Bruce of Ohley. Service will be held at Ohley Baptist church tomorrow at 2 p.m. with Rev. Charles Hudson at Cannelton officiating. Burial will be in the Red Warrior cemetery. on November 18, 1947.2

Census Records

1880Dwelling 388, District 48, Cabin Creek, Kanawha Co., West Virginia3
1900Dwelling 485, District 39, Cabin Creek, Kanawha Co., West VirginiaEnumerated in the household of his grandfather John Likens11
1910Dwelling 100, District 53, Cabin Creek, Kanawha Co., West Virginia12
1930Dwelling 1, District 18, Cabin Creek, Kanawha Co., West Virginia13

Occupation

1910Coal tipple laborer12
1930House carpenter13

Family 1

Dora Belle Holstein b. circa 1885, d. August 9, 1916
Marriage*Tilden John Lykins married Dora Belle Holstein on July 14, 1899 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.6 
Children

Family 2

Ollie Perry b. February 2, 1884, d. December 18, 1971
Marriage*Tilden John Lykins married Ollie Perry on October 14, 1916.9,10 
Children

Citations

  1. [S4105] Ohley Cemetery, Kanawha Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  2. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Tilden Lykins obituary.
  3. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  5. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Tildon Lykins death certificate.
  6. [S1958] Kanawha County Footprints, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=gregg35us&id=I35258
  7. [S2063] Raleigh Herald, From the West Virginia flood article in the Aug 11, 1916 edition.
  8. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the West Virginia flood article in the Aug 12, 1916 edition.
  9. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Parthenia Lykens death certificate.
  10. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Likens-Perry marriage record.
  11. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  15. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Lykans-Jarrell marriage record.

Virginia E. "Jennie" Conner1,2,3,4

F, b. May 15, 1851, d. August 24, 1936
FatherWilliam A. Conner1,2,5 b. August 23, 1805, d. April 8, 1888
MotherLucinda Cole1,5 b. circa 1811, d. before August 10, 1870
     Virginia E. "Jennie" Conner was buried at Craigsville Cemetery, Craigsville, Nicholas Co., West Virginia.4 She was born on May 15, 1851 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5 As of May 26, 1892,her married name was Mullins.6 She married Isaac Mullins on May 26, 1892 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.5,7,6 Virginia E. "Jennie" Conner died on August 24, 1936 at Richwood, Nicholas Co., West Virginia, at age 85.5,4

Census Records

1870Dwelling 104, Cabin Creek, Kanawha Co., West Virginia2
1880Dwelling 386, District 48, Cabin Creek, Kanawha Co., West Virginia1
1900Dwelling 693, District 135, Glade, Webster Co., West Virginia3
1910Dwelling 43, District 110, Hamilton, Nicholas Co., West VirginiaEnumerated as Mrs. Isaac Mullins8
1930Dwelling 33, District 1, Buffalo, Clay Co., West VirginiaEnumerated in the household of her son-in-law Richard Smith9

Family 1
Children

Family 2

Isaac Mullins b. February, 1847, d. before April 23, 1910
Marriage*Virginia E. "Jennie" Conner married Isaac Mullins on May 26, 1892 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.5,7,6 
Child

Citations

  1. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S3234] Craigsville Cemetery, Nicholas Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  5. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Virginia Mullins death certificate.
  6. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Mullins-Conner marriage record.
  7. [S1498] Carrie Decker (great-great-granddaughter), "Virginia E. Conner."
  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. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Smith-Mullens marriage record.

Phillip J. Likens1,2

M, b. circa 1834, d. May 3, 1863
FatherAndrew Likens b. circa 1796
MotherNancy Unknown
     Phillip J. Likens Enlisted as a Private on 14 March 1862 at the age of 29. Enlisted in Company B, 42nd Infantry Regiment Virginia on 14 March 1862. Detailed on 17 July 1862 at Richmond, VA (To nurse the wounded) On rolls on 31 December 1862.2
He was born circa 1834 at Virginia.3 He married Mary Elizabeth Conner, daughter of William A. Conner and Lucinda Cole, on January 19, 1853 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 Phillip J. Likens died on May 3, 1863 at Chancellorville Battlefield, Virginia; Killed Company B, 42nd Infantry Regiment Virginia in Chancellorsville, VA.2

Census Records

1860Dwelling 44, Vicinity of Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia3

Occupation

1860Farmer3

Family

Mary Elizabeth Conner b. circa 1836, d. before June 8, 1880
Marriage*Phillip J. Likens married Mary Elizabeth Conner, daughter of William A. Conner and Lucinda Cole, on January 19, 1853 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 
Child

Citations

  1. [S42] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 2, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S994] Historical Data Systems, Military Records of Individual Civil War Soldiers.
  3. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S995] Beth Fridley, Raleigh County, WV, Birth Records, 1853-75.
  5. [S2878] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969.
  6. [S3248] Salt Lake City, Utah FamilySearch, Illinois Deaths and Stillbirths, 1916–1947.

Joseph McDonald L. Likens1,2,3

M, b. April 21, 1856, d. April 27, 1930
FatherPhillip J. Likens1,4,5,6 b. circa 1834, d. May 3, 1863
MotherMary Elizabeth Conner1,4,7,5,6 b. circa 1836, d. before June 8, 1880
     Joseph McDonald L. Likens was buried at Mazon Brookside Cemetery, 2 miles off Rt. 47 on South Street on the east side of Dwight Road, Mazon, Grundy Co., Illinois.2 He was born on April 21, 1856 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.4,8,5 He married Mary E. Coleman circa 1879.9,8,6,10 Joseph McDonald L. Likens died on April 27, 1930 at Mazon, Grundy Co., Illinois, at age 74.2,6

Census Records

1860Dwelling 44, Vicinity of Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia1
1870Dwelling 294, Clendenin, Kanawha Co., West VirginiaEnumerated as Jacob Likens7
1880Dwelling 64, Arbuckle, Mason Co., West Virginia9
1900Dwelling 493, District 49, Arbuckle, Mason Co., West Virginia8
1910Dwelling 7, District 54, Mazon, Grundy Co., Illinois11
1920Dwelling 31, District 63, Mazon, Grundy Co., Illinois12
1930Dwelling 66, District 25, Mazon, Grundy Co., Illinois13

Occupation

1880Farmer9
1900Farmer8
1910Railroad carpenter11
1920Railroad carpenter12

Family

Mary E. Coleman b. September 2, 1862, d. April 12, 1936
Marriage*Joseph McDonald L. Likens married Mary E. Coleman circa 1879.9,8,6,10 
Children

Citations

  1. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1467] Karen Daschner (e-mail address), Mazon Brookside Cemetery, Grundy Co., IL.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the William Thomas Likens death certificate.
  4. [S995] Beth Fridley, Raleigh County, WV, Birth Records, 1853-75.
  5. [S2878] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969.
  6. [S3248] Salt Lake City, Utah FamilySearch, Illinois Deaths and Stillbirths, 1916–1947.
  7. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S9986] Times, The, From the Mary Likens obituary in the Apr 13, 1936 edition.
  11. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S7270] Unknown compiler, Illinois, County Marriage Records, 1800-1940.

Andrew Likens

M, b. circa 1796
     Andrew Likens married Nancy Unknown. Andrew Likens was born circa 1796 at Franklin Co., Virginia.

Family

Nancy Unknown
Marriage*He married Nancy Unknown. 
Children

Henry B. Barnes1,2

M, b. circa 1835, d. before April, 1910
     Henry B. Barnes was born circa 1835 at Connecticut.2 He married Mary Marie Conner, daughter of Jacob "Jake" Conner and Judy Shaffle, on October 2, 1878 at Cove, Union Co., Oregon.1 Henry B. Barnes died before April, 1910; His wife Mary was enumerated as a widow in the 1910 Census.3

Census Records

1880Dwelling 117, District 3, Clearyville, Baker Co., Oregon2
1900Dwelling 22, District 165, Cleary, Baker Co., Oregon4

Occupation

1880Farmer2
1900Farmer4

Family

Mary Marie Conner b. October 27, 1858, d. March 25, 1935
Marriage*Henry B. Barnes married Mary Marie Conner, daughter of Jacob "Jake" Conner and Judy Shaffle, on October 2, 1878 at Cove, Union Co., Oregon.1 

Citations

  1. [S499] Western States Marriage Record Index, online http://abish.byui.edu/specialCollections/fhc/gbsearch.htm
  2. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.

Lester Edwin Ayres1,2

M, b. June 7, 1901, d. July 31, 1982
FatherJames Lafayette Ayres3,4 b. August 21, 1857, d. September 8, 1931
MotherJemima Anndosia Conner3,4 b. January 7, 1865, d. February 9, 1939
     His Social Security Number was 518-16-7303.5 Lester Edwin Ayres was buried at Star Cemetery, State Street, Hwy 16, Star, Ada Co., Idaho; His tombstone reads "U.S. Army WWII."6,2 He was born on June 7, 1901 at Star, Ada Co., Idaho.2,1 He died on July 31, 1982 at Star, Ada Co., Idaho, at age 81.1,2

Census Records

1910Dwelling 41, District 23, Star, Ada Co., Idaho4
1920Dwelling 133, District 269, Star, Ada Co., Idaho3
1940Dwelling 296, District 1-51B, Union, Ada Co., Idaho7

Occupation

1940Gold miner7

Citations

  1. [S22] FamilySearch Internet Search, online http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Search/frameset_search.asp, Joyce S. Givens, 4216 NW Pershall Way Redmond OR 97756
    Janet Lois Donohue, Rt #7 Box 7445 Nampa ID 83651.

  2. [S520] Sue Crawford (e-mail address), Star Cemetery, Ada Co., Idaho.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S519] King and Clark Family Tree, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=larry9044&id=I80
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Charles Ballard "Charley" Hall1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. September 27, 1879, d. August 12, 1943
FatherMontgomery "Gum" Hall1,2 b. November 2, 1853, d. October 29, 1949
MotherLouisa Frances "Lou" Lee1,2 b. July 14, 1860, d. January 2, 1935
     Charles Ballard "Charley" Hall was buried at Valley Grove Cemetery, 6982 S. State Road 1, Richmond, Wayne Co., Indiana.6 He was born on September 27, 1879 at Roanoke Co., Virginia; His WWI and WWII Draft Registration cards have a birth date of Sep 27, 1878 but this is not supported by Census records or his parent's marriage date.1,2,3,5 He married Ada Zora Bostick on February 13, 1902 at Monroe Co., West Virginia.3 Charles Ballard "Charley" Hall died on August 12, 1943 at Connersville Township, Fayette Co., Indiana, at age 63.6,7

Census Records

1880Dwelling 153, District 88, Sweet Springs, Monroe Co., West Virginia1
1900Dwelling 282, District 98, Sweet Springs, Monroe Co., West Virginia2
1910Dwelling 5, District 104, Union, Monroe Co., West Virginia4
1920Dwelling 33, District 2, Connersville Township, Fayette Co., Indiana8
1930Dwelling 42, District 8, Connersville Township, Fayette Co., Indiana9
1940Dwelling 123, District 21-1, Columbia Township, Fayette Co., Indiana10

Occupation

1900Day laborer2
1910Farmer4
1920Farm laborer8
1930Lamp factory trucker9
1940Farm laborer10

Family

Ada Zora Bostick b. March 28, 1878, d. October 10, 1936
Marriage*Charles Ballard "Charley" Hall married Ada Zora Bostick on February 13, 1902 at Monroe Co., West Virginia.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Hall-Bostick marriage record.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  6. [S4972] Valley Grove Cemetery, Wayne Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  7. [S4973] Simons Family Tree, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/12309008/person/12057699640
  8. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 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. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  12. [S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.

Bert L. Brown1,2

M, b. November 15, 1891, d. April 27, 1966
     His Social Security Number was 541-10-5789.3 Bert L. Brown was born on November 15, 1891 at Blairsville, Union Co., Georgia.3,4 He married Ella Lillian Conner, daughter of David Bentley "Dave" Conner and Sarah Margaret Prillaman, on November 5, 1920 at LaGrande, Union Co., Oregon.1 Bert L. Brown died on April 27, 1966 at Portland, Multnomah Co., Oregon, at age 74.5

Census Records

1930Dwelling 165, District 27, La Grande, Union Co., Oregon2
1940Dwelling 175, District 31-20, LaGrande, Union Co., Oregon6

Occupation

1930Lumber mill laborer2
1940Mill laborer6

Family

Ella Lillian Conner b. October 4, 1900, d. July 24, 1976
Marriage*Bert L. Brown married Ella Lillian Conner, daughter of David Bentley "Dave" Conner and Sarah Margaret Prillaman, on November 5, 1920 at LaGrande, Union Co., Oregon.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S499] Western States Marriage Record Index, online http://abish.byui.edu/specialCollections/fhc/gbsearch.htm
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  5. [S442] Oregon State Archives and Records Center, Oregon Death Index, 1898-2008.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Charles Edward Clark1,2

M, b. January 17, 1891, d. June 9, 1966
     His Social Security Number was 541-05-8642.3 Charles Edward Clark was buried at Prairie City Cemetery, Prairie City, Grant Co., Oregon.2 He was born on January 17, 1891 at Eureka Springs, Carroll Co., Arkansas; His gravestone has a birth date of Jan 17, 1890.4,3,2 He married Hazel Helen Conner, daughter of David Bentley "Dave" Conner and Sarah Margaret Prillaman, on November 21, 1926 at LaGrande, Union Co., Oregon.5 Charles Edward Clark died on June 9, 1966 at Prairie City, Grant Co., Oregon, at age 75.1,2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 239, District 10, Caldwell, Canyon Co., IdahoCharles and his family were enumerated in the household of his father James A. Clark6
1940Dwelling 14, District 22-44, Rowland, Linn Co., Oregon7

Occupation

1930Farm trucker6
1940Miner7

Family

Hazel Helen Conner b. July 27, 1906, d. June 5, 1956
Marriage*Charles Edward Clark married Hazel Helen Conner, daughter of David Bentley "Dave" Conner and Sarah Margaret Prillaman, on November 21, 1926 at LaGrande, Union Co., Oregon.5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S442] Oregon State Archives and Records Center, Oregon Death Index, 1898-2008.
  2. [S2555] Prairie City Cemetery, Grant Co., OR, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=37139681&CRid=39310&
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S519] King and Clark Family Tree, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=larry9044&id=I80
  5. [S22] FamilySearch Internet Search, online http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Search/frameset_search.asp, Joyce S. Givens, 4216 NW Pershall Way Redmond OR 97756
    Lewis Mullins, 575 So 500 E Manti UT 84642.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S2557] Baker City Herald, From the Raymond Clark obituary in the Apr 29, 2005 edition.
  9. [S10814] Oregon State Archives, Oregon, U.S., State Marriages, 1906-1968.