Rex Valentine Norman1

M, b. February 17, 1909, d. July 2, 1981
FatherJohn Jackson Norman2 b. August 28, 1867, d. March 22, 1917
MotherErva Lillie Emmazetta McGhee2 b. July, 1882, d. August 7, 1956
     Rex Valentine Norman was buried at New Harmony Baptist Church Cemetery, Church Road, Attalla, Etowah Co., Alabama.3 His Social Security Number was 552-03-1154.4 He was born on February 17, 1909 at Alabama; His gravestone has a birth year of 1907 and the SSDI has Nov 30, 1909.2,3,5,4 He died on July 2, 1981 at Etowah Co., Alabama, at age 72.3,5

Census Records

1910Dwelling 169, District 102, Radford, Virginia2
1920Dwelling 29, District 58, Ellijay, Gilmer Co., GeorgiaEnumerated in the household of his grandfather Thomas McGhee6

Citations

  1. [S81] Janice Smyth, "Cole Family Researcher Janice Smyth," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, 2001-2005.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S3364] New Harmony Baptist Church Cemetery, Etowah Co, AL, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.

John Edward Norman1

M, b. April 14, 1912, d. January, 1971
FatherJohn Jackson Norman1 b. August 28, 1867, d. March 22, 1917
MotherErva Lillie Emmazetta McGhee2,3 b. July, 1882, d. August 7, 1956
     His Social Security Number was 277-07-4023.4 John Edward Norman married Elsmare Lillian White.1 John Edward Norman was born on April 14, 1912 at Georgia.1,2,4 He died in January, 1971 at age 58.4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 52, District 95, Alabama, Etowah Co., Alabama3
1930Dwelling 126, District 3, Ellijay, Gilmer Co., Georgia2

Family

Elsmare Lillian White
Marriage*John Edward Norman married Elsmare Lillian White.1 

Citations

  1. [S81] Janice Smyth, "Cole Family Researcher Janice Smyth," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, 2001-2005.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Ruby Irene Norman1

F, b. August 2, 1915, d. November 24, 1992
FatherJohn Jackson Norman2 b. August 28, 1867, d. March 22, 1917
MotherErva Lillie Emmazetta McGhee3,4 b. July, 1882, d. August 7, 1956
     Ruby Irene Norman was buried at Ramsey Cemetery, Etowah Co., Alabama.1 Her Social Security Number was 417-42-9557.5 She was born on August 2, 1915 at Georgia.3,5,1 As of December 4, 1932,her married name was Ramsey.2 She married Lemuel Alfred Ramsey on December 4, 1932 at Gadsden, Etowah Co., Alabama.2,1 Ruby Irene Norman died on November 24, 1992 at Etowah Co., Alabama, at age 77.5,1

Census Records

1920Dwelling 52, District 95, Alabama, Etowah Co., Alabama4
1930Dwelling 126, District 3, Ellijay, Gilmer Co., Georgia3
1940Dwelling 83, District 28-25, Gadsden, Etowah Co., Alabama6

Family

Lemuel Alfred Ramsey b. June 21, 1910, d. September 10, 1996
Marriage*Ruby Irene Norman married Lemuel Alfred Ramsey on December 4, 1932 at Gadsden, Etowah Co., Alabama.2,1 
Children
  • Wanda Ramsey7
  • Bruce H. Ramsey7
  • John Ramsey7
  • Joe Ramsey7
  • Linda Ramsey7
  • Patricia Ramsey7
  • Eva Lamoni Ramsey+6,7 b. May 9, 1934, d. January 21, 2013
  • Virginia K. Ramsey6,7
  • Alfred Wayne Ramsey6,7
  • Charles Tracy Ramsey6,7
  • Arris Lynn Ramsey8,7 b. October 13, 1945, d. October 8, 1963
  • Dale E. Ramsey7

Citations

  1. [S3365] Ramsey Cemetery, Etowah Co., AL, online http://www.findagrave.com
  2. [S81] Janice Smyth, "Cole Family Researcher Janice Smyth," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, 2001-2005.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S4171] Gadsden Times, The, From the Eva Lamoni Ramsey Click obituary in the Jan 23, 2013 edition.
  8. [S3366] Fairview Cemetery, Etowah Co., AL, online http://www.findagrave.com

Lemuel Alfred Ramsey1

M, b. June 21, 1910, d. September 10, 1996
     His Social Security Number was 421-07-6188.2 Lemuel Alfred Ramsey was buried at Ramsey Cemetery, Etowah Co., Alabama.1 He was born on June 21, 1910 at Gadsden, Etowah Co., Alabama.2,1 He married Ruby Irene Norman, daughter of John Jackson Norman and Erva Lillie Emmazetta McGhee, on December 4, 1932 at Gadsden, Etowah Co., Alabama.3,1 Lemuel Alfred Ramsey died on September 10, 1996 at age 86.2,1

Census Records

1940Dwelling 83, District 28-25, Gadsden, Etowah Co., Alabama4

Occupation

1940Furniture factory polisher4

Family

Ruby Irene Norman b. August 2, 1915, d. November 24, 1992
Marriage*Lemuel Alfred Ramsey married Ruby Irene Norman, daughter of John Jackson Norman and Erva Lillie Emmazetta McGhee, on December 4, 1932 at Gadsden, Etowah Co., Alabama.3,1 
Children
  • Wanda Ramsey5
  • Bruce H. Ramsey5
  • John Ramsey5
  • Joe Ramsey5
  • Linda Ramsey5
  • Patricia Ramsey5
  • Eva Lamoni Ramsey+4,5 b. May 9, 1934, d. January 21, 2013
  • Virginia K. Ramsey4,5
  • Alfred Wayne Ramsey4,5
  • Charles Tracy Ramsey4,5
  • Arris Lynn Ramsey6,5 b. October 13, 1945, d. October 8, 1963
  • Dale E. Ramsey5

Citations

  1. [S3365] Ramsey Cemetery, Etowah Co., AL, online http://www.findagrave.com
  2. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  3. [S81] Janice Smyth, "Cole Family Researcher Janice Smyth," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, 2001-2005.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S4171] Gadsden Times, The, From the Eva Lamoni Ramsey Click obituary in the Jan 23, 2013 edition.
  6. [S3366] Fairview Cemetery, Etowah Co., AL, online http://www.findagrave.com

Alfred Lewis Cole1,2,3,4

M, b. December 16, 1853, d. December 16, 1943
FatherJames B. Cole1,5,6,4 b. 1813, d. before June 23, 1880
MotherMary Malinda Hoopes1,5,6,4 b. June 8, 1826, d. December 7, 1897
     Alfred Lewis Cole was buried at Cedar Hill Cemetery, 1521 South Carpenter Drive, Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.7 He was born on December 16, 1853 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia; His death certificate and gravestone have a birth year of 1852.6,4,7 He married Nancy Rosina Dunn on December 29, 1873 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.8,3,9 Alfred Lewis Cole married Jathinia McAlexander on June 14, 1893 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.2,3,4,10 Alfred Lewis Cole died on December 16, 1943 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia, at age 90.4,7

Census Records

1860Dwelling 2, Vicinity of Beckley, Raleigh Co., Virginia (now West Virginia)5
1880Dwelling 240, District 131, Raleigh Co., West Virginia11
1900Dwelling 112, District 130, Jumping Branch, Summers Co., West Virginia12
1910Dwelling 115, District 134, Jumping Branch, Summers Co., West Virginia13
1920Dwelling 18, District 141, Jumping Branch, Summers Co., West Virginia14
1930Dwelling 306, District 14, Jumping Branch, Summers Co., West Virginia15
1940Dwelling 276, District 45-14, Jumping Branch, Summers Co., West Virginia16

Occupation

1880Blacksmith11
1900Farmer12
1910Farmer13
1920Farmer14
1930Farmer15
1940Farmer16

Family 1

Nancy Rosina Dunn b. February 18, 1854, d. May 17, 1892
Marriage*Alfred Lewis Cole married Nancy Rosina Dunn on December 29, 1873 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.8,3,9 
Children

Family 2

Jathinia McAlexander b. May 21, 1858, d. August 24, 1948
Marriage*Alfred Lewis Cole married Jathinia McAlexander on June 14, 1893 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.2,3,4,10 
Children

Citations

  1. [S173] Jim Wood, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.
  2. [S1054] See Extended Description for original data sources listed by county, West Virginia Marriages, 1863-1900.
  3. [S1597] Ronald Ray Turner, Raleigh County West Virginia Marriages 1850-1911.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S995] Beth Fridley, Raleigh County, WV, Birth Records, 1853-75.
  7. [S3866] Cedar Hill Cemetery, Covington, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  8. [S922] Pauline Haga, Raleigh Co., WV Marriage Records 1871-1890.
  9. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Nancy Cole death record.
  10. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Jathinia Cole obituary.
  11. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  16. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  17. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Roberta Cole death certificate.
  18. [S2051] Raleigh Register, From the Birdie Cole obituary in the May 12, 1922 edition.
  19. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Bessie Evelyn Bowling obituary in the Mar 29, 1967 edition.
  20. [S2878] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969.
  21. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Mary W. Riffe death certificate.
  22. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Mary W. Riffe obituary in the Nov 20, 1942 edition.
  23. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Virginia Cole birth record.
  24. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Virginia Cole death record.
  25. [S7439] Unknown compiler, Kentucky, County Marriage Records, 1783-1965.
  26. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  27. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.

Mary Ellen Jane Cole1,2,3,4,5

F, b. January 2, 1839, d. November 26, 1928
FatherJames B. Cole1,2,3,5 b. 1813, d. before June 23, 1880
MotherMary Phoebe Ann "Phebe" Rumberg1,3,5 b. circa 1814, d. before March 16, 1845
     Mary Ellen Jane Cole was buried at Wills Cemetery, Arnett, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.6 She was born on January 2, 1839 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,5 As of July 22, 1858,her married name was Wills.3 She married Joseph E. Wills on July 22, 1858 at Raleigh Co., Virginia (now West Virginia).3,6 Mary Ellen Jane Cole died on November 26, 1928 at St. Albans, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 89.5

Census Records

1850Dwelling 1, District 59, Raleigh Co., Virginia (now West Virginia)2
1860Dwelling 313, Marsh Fork, Raleigh Co., Virginia (now West Virginia)7
1870Dwelling 205, Marsh Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia8
1880Dwelling 118, District 127, Marsh Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia9
1900Dwelling 74, District 116, Marsh Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia4
1910Dwelling 34, District 172, Pine Grove, Raleigh Co., West Virginia10
1920Dwelling 131, District 124, Loudon, Kanawha Co., West Virginia11

Family

Joseph E. Wills b. April 11, 1824, d. August 4, 1919
Marriage*Mary Ellen Jane Cole married Joseph E. Wills on July 22, 1858 at Raleigh Co., Virginia (now West Virginia).3,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S173] Jim Wood, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.
  2. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S1597] Ronald Ray Turner, Raleigh County West Virginia Marriages 1850-1911.
  4. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Mary E. Wills death certificate.
  6. [S6754] Wills Family Cemetery, Raleigh Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  7. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Malinda Calloway death certificate.
  13. [S995] Beth Fridley, Raleigh County, WV, Birth Records, 1853-75.
  14. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the James Monroe Wills death certificate.
  15. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the W. E. Wills obituary in the Jan 1, 1961 edition.
  16. [S2051] Raleigh Register, From the Phoebe Catherine Pettry obituary in the Nov 28, 1955 edition.
  17. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Phoebe Catherine Pettry death certificate.
  18. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  19. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Rhoda A. Wills death record.
  20. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Emma Wills Drennen death certificate.
  21. [S2877] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Deaths Index, 1853-1973.

Nancy Rosina Dunn1,2,3,4,5

F, b. February 18, 1854, d. May 17, 1892
     Nancy Rosina Dunn was buried at Mount Tabor Cemetery, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.4 She was born on February 18, 1854 at Wyoming Co., West Virginia.1,4 As of December 29, 1873,her married name was Cole. She married Alfred Lewis Cole, son of James B. Cole and Mary Malinda Hoopes, on December 29, 1873 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,2,5 Nancy Rosina Dunn died on May 17, 1892 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 38.4,5

Census Records

1880Dwelling 240, District 131, Raleigh Co., West Virginia6

Family

Alfred Lewis Cole b. December 16, 1853, d. December 16, 1943
Marriage*Nancy Rosina Dunn married Alfred Lewis Cole, son of James B. Cole and Mary Malinda Hoopes, on December 29, 1873 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,2,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S922] Pauline Haga, Raleigh Co., WV Marriage Records 1871-1890.
  2. [S1597] Ronald Ray Turner, Raleigh County West Virginia Marriages 1850-1911.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Mary W. Riffe death certificate.
  4. [S3213] Mount Tabor Cemetery, Raleigh Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  5. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Nancy Cole death record.
  6. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Bessie Evelyn Bowling obituary in the Mar 29, 1967 edition.
  8. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S2878] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969.
  10. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  11. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Mary W. Riffe obituary in the Nov 20, 1942 edition.
  12. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Virginia Cole death record.
  13. [S1054] See Extended Description for original data sources listed by county, West Virginia Marriages, 1863-1900.
  14. [S7439] Unknown compiler, Kentucky, County Marriage Records, 1783-1965.

Roberta V. "Robirdie" "Birdie" Cole1,2,3,4

F, b. November 7, 1874, d. May 9, 1922
FatherAlfred Lewis Cole1,3,5 b. December 16, 1853, d. December 16, 1943
MotherNancy Rosina Dunn1 b. February 18, 1854, d. May 17, 1892
     Roberta V. "Robirdie" "Birdie" Cole was buried at Mount Tabor Cemetery, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.3,4,5 She was born on November 7, 1874 at Crab Orchard, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.3,4 She died on May 9, 1922 at Lester, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 47.3,4,5 She Miss Birdie Cole, well known to older Beckley residents, died Tuesday morning at the home of her uncle, Wade Riffe, near Lester, of a cancer with which she had been suffering for some time. She was forty-seven years old, and had been blind since childhood, the blindness resulting from a fall in which she struck her head and paralyzed the optical nerves. She was a daughter of A. L. Cole, who resides at Jumping Branch, and a niece of J. M. and H. V. Dunn, of this city. Her mother died when Miss Cole was an infant, and the father soon remarried. She was educated at Romney in the state school for the deaf, dumb, and blind. Funeral services were held Wednesday with interment in Mt. Tabor cemetery. Services were conducted by Rev. W. W. Webb and Rev. W. H. Foglesong. on May 12, 1922.5

Census Records

1880Dwelling 240, District 131, Raleigh Co., West Virginia1
1920Dwelling 161, District 171, Lester, Raleigh Co., West VirginiaEnumerated in the household of her brother-in-law Wade Riffe2

Citations

  1. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Roberta Cole death certificate.
  4. [S3213] Mount Tabor Cemetery, Raleigh Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  5. [S2051] Raleigh Register, From the Birdie Cole obituary in the May 12, 1922 edition.

Bessie Evelyn Cole1

F, b. April 2, 1878, d. March 28, 1967
FatherAlfred Lewis Cole2,1 b. December 16, 1853, d. December 16, 1943
MotherNancy Rosina Dunn2,1 b. February 18, 1854, d. May 17, 1892
     Her Social Security Number was 236-78-2524.3 Bessie Evelyn Cole was buried at Calfee Cemetery, Mount Tabor Road, Mount Tabor, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,4 She was born on April 2, 1878 at Flat Top, Mercer Co., West Virginia.5,3,1,4 As of September 22, 1897,her married name was Bowling.6 She married David Lindsey Bowling on September 22, 1897 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.6 Bessie Evelyn Cole died on March 28, 1967 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 88.1,4 She Mrs. Bessie Evelyn Bowling, 88, of Route 5, Charleston, died at 8:45 a.m. Tuesday in a Charleston hospital after a long illness. Born at Flat Top April 28, 1878, she was a daughter of the late Rev. Alfred and Nancy Dunn Cole. She had lived in Charleston for the past 30 years and was a member of the First Methodist Church of St. Albans. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Gertrude Farley of Beaver and Mrs. Gladys Lewis of Bladenburg, Md; six sons, H. C. of Oak Hill, O. K. of Charleston, Raymond of Saint Albans, Theron of Crow, Lucian of Sandstone and Oris of Tucson, Ariz; three half sisters, Mrs. Vecie Waddell of Jumping Branch, Mrs. Lou Kizner of Covington, Va. and Mrs. Iva Todd of Huntington; 29 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday in the Mount Tabor Baptist Church with Rev. C. H. Martin and Rev. Virgil Cook in charge. Burial will be in the Calfee Cemetery at Mount Tabor. Friends may call at the Calfee Funeral Home after 2 p.m. today and the body will be taken to the church one hour prior to services. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers. on March 29, 1967.1

Census Records

1880Dwelling 240, District 131, Raleigh Co., West Virginia2
1900Dwelling 174, District 120, Town, Raleigh Co., West Virginia5
1910Dwelling 84, District 134, Jumping Branch, Summers Co., West Virginia7
1920Dwelling 130, District 141, Jumping Branch, Summers Co., West Virginia8
1940Dwelling 667, District 10-24, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia9

Family

David Lindsey Bowling b. April 9, 1871, d. September 2, 1955
Marriage*Bessie Evelyn Cole married David Lindsey Bowling on September 22, 1897 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Bessie Evelyn Bowling obituary in the Mar 29, 1967 edition.
  2. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S4028] Calfee Cemetery, Raleigh Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  5. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S1054] See Extended Description for original data sources listed by county, West Virginia Marriages, 1863-1900.
  7. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Theron Ralph Bowling obituary in the Oct 24, 1972 edition.
  11. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Mable Vernelle Redden obituary in the Jan 24, 1936 edition.
  12. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the David Lindsey Bowling obituary in the Sep 2, 1955 edition.
  13. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  14. [S2051] Raleigh Register, From the Hayward Bowling obituary in the Oct 29, 1974 edition.
  15. [S2051] Raleigh Register, From the Harold R. Bowling obituary in the Apr 21, 1935 edition.
  16. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  17. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Harold Robert Bowling death certificate.
  18. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Mabel Vernell Redden death certificate.
  19. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Doan Bowling death certificate.
  20. [S798] Register Herald, From the Gladys Marie Lewis obituary in the Nov 27, 1996 edition.

Ballard Lucian Cole1

M, b. February 4, 1857, d. April 24, 1952
FatherJames B. Cole1,2,3,5 b. 1813, d. before June 23, 1880
MotherMary Malinda Hoopes1,2,3,4 b. June 8, 1826, d. December 7, 1897
     Ballard Lucian Cole was buried at Stanaford Cemetery, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.2 He was born on February 4, 1857 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,2 He married Virginia Ellen Bailey on April 11, 1880 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,6 Ballard Lucian Cole died on April 24, 1952 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 95.2,5 He Ballard L. Cole, 95, whose father was the first man to settle in Beckley more than a century ago, died at 9:30 a.m. yesterday in a local hospital following an extended illness. Cole was the son of James Cole who came to Raleigh County from Floyd County, Va., in 1842. He made his home with his daughter, Miss Anna Cole of Stanaford, and was a member of the Church of Christ. His birthplace was his father's farmhouse located where the Memorial Building now stands on South Kanawha Street. A farmer most of his life, Cole was married to Virginia Ellen Bailey in 1873. She preceded him in death. Among 124 descendants of Cole who survive him are five sons, Fred Cole of Stanaford, Carl of Beckley and Pierce, Roy and Lon all of Ramsey; three daughters, Miss Cole of Stanaford; Mrs. W. E. Johnson of Lanark and Mrs. L. R. Guilliam of Stanaford; 52 grandchildren, 58 great-grandchildren and 16 great-great-grandchildren. The body was taken to Quesenberry and Webb Funeral Home pending further arrangements. Cole was reportedly was a witness to the only execution of a Raleigh Countian for the crime of murder. The execution, in the form of a hanging, took place on Oct 3, 1890, at the corner of Valley Drive and Piney Avenue. The man who was hanged was William I. Martin of Brooklyn, near Hinton, who murdered his wife. on April 25, 1952.5

Census Records

1860Dwelling 2, Vicinity of Beckley, Raleigh Co., Virginia (now West Virginia)3
1880Dwelling 170, District 131, Town, Raleigh Co., West Virginia4
1900Dwelling 219, District 120, Raleigh Co., West Virginia7
1910Dwelling 259, District 178, Lanark, Raleigh Co., West Virginia8
1930Dwelling 274, District 23, Raleigh Co., West Virginia9
1940Dwelling 551, District 41-36, Town, Raleigh Co., West Virginia10

Occupation

1880Farmer4
1910Mine lumber contractor8
1930Auto mechanic9

Family

Virginia Ellen Bailey b. November 21, 1860, d. November 16, 1933
Marriage*Ballard Lucian Cole married Virginia Ellen Bailey on April 11, 1880 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S558] Jordan Dodd, Raleigh County, West Virginia Marriages, 1865-1900.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Ballard Lucian Cole death certificate.
  3. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Ballard L. Cole obituary in the Apr 25, 1952 edition.
  6. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Virginia Ellen Cole death certificate.
  7. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  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 Stroud-Johnston marriage record.
  12. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Virgila Johnson Stroud death certificate.
  13. [S2878] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969.
  14. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Fred Camden Cole death certificate.
  15. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Carl Fountain Cole obituary in the Jan 19, 1961 edition.
  16. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Pierce Cole obituary in the Jun 4, 1971 edition.
  17. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Lonnie Q. Cole obituary in the Apr 7, 1964 edition.
  18. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Lonnie Cole death certificate.

Virginia Ellen Bailey1,2,3

F, b. November 21, 1860, d. November 16, 1933
     Virginia Ellen Bailey was buried at Stanaford Cemetery, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1 She was born on November 21, 1860 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.4,1 She married Ballard Lucian Cole, son of James B. Cole and Mary Malinda Hoopes, on April 11, 1880 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.4,1 As of April 11, 1880,her married name was Cole. Virginia Ellen Bailey died on November 16, 1933 at Lanark, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 72.1

Census Records

1880Dwelling 170, District 131, Town, Raleigh Co., West Virginia5
1900Dwelling 219, District 120, Raleigh Co., West Virginia6
1910Dwelling 259, District 178, Lanark, Raleigh Co., West Virginia7
1920Dwelling 354, District 155, Lanark, Raleigh Co., West VirginiaEnumerated as widow even though her husband Ballard was very much alive8
1930Dwelling 274, District 23, Raleigh Co., West Virginia9

Family

Ballard Lucian Cole b. February 4, 1857, d. April 24, 1952
Marriage*Virginia Ellen Bailey married Ballard Lucian Cole, son of James B. Cole and Mary Malinda Hoopes, on April 11, 1880 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.4,1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Virginia Ellen Cole death certificate.
  2. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Ballard L. Cole obituary in the Apr 25, 1952 edition.
  3. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Lonnie Q. Cole obituary in the Apr 7, 1964 edition.
  4. [S558] Jordan Dodd, Raleigh County, West Virginia Marriages, 1865-1900.
  5. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  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. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Stroud-Johnston marriage record.
  11. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Virgila Johnson Stroud death certificate.
  12. [S2878] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969.
  13. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Fred Camden Cole death certificate.
  14. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Carl Fountain Cole obituary in the Jan 19, 1961 edition.
  15. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Pierce Cole obituary in the Jun 4, 1971 edition.
  16. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Lonnie Cole death certificate.

Virginia Ellen Cole1,2,3,4

F, b. circa 1851, d. April 16, 1891
FatherJames B. Cole1,2 b. 1813, d. before June 23, 1880
MotherMary Malinda Hoopes1,2 b. June 8, 1826, d. December 7, 1897
     Virginia Ellen Cole was buried at Mount Tabor Cemetery, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.5 She was born circa 1851 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.4,2 As of December 22, 1875,her married name was Miller.3 She married Jeremiah Miller on December 22, 1875 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.3,4 Virginia Ellen Cole died on April 16, 1891 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.6,5

Census Records

1860Dwelling 2, Vicinity of Beckley, Raleigh Co., Virginia (now West Virginia)2
1880Dwelling 170, District 131, Raleigh Co., West Virginia1

Family

Jeremiah Miller b. 1847
Marriage*Virginia Ellen Cole married Jeremiah Miller on December 22, 1875 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.3,4 
Child

Citations

  1. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S1054] See Extended Description for original data sources listed by county, West Virginia Marriages, 1863-1900.
  4. [S922] Pauline Haga, Raleigh Co., WV Marriage Records 1871-1890.
  5. [S3213] Mount Tabor Cemetery, Raleigh Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  6. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Ellen Miller death record.
  7. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  8. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Miller-Dodd marriage record.

Sarah Margaret Cole1,2,3,4

F, b. April 12, 1865, d. April 13, 1937
FatherJames B. Cole1,2,3,4 b. 1813, d. before June 23, 1880
MotherMary Malinda Hoopes1,2,3,4 b. June 8, 1826, d. December 7, 1897
     Sarah Margaret Cole was buried at Mount Tabor Cemetery, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.4 She was born on April 12, 1865 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.2,3 She died on April 13, 1937 at Mabscott, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 72.4

Census Records

1880Dwelling 170, District 131, Raleigh Co., West Virginia1
1910Dwelling 644, District 177, Mabscott, Raleigh Co., West Virginia5

Occupation

1910Farmer5

Citations

  1. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S995] Beth Fridley, Raleigh County, WV, Birth Records, 1853-75.
  3. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Sarah Margaret Cole death certificate.
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.

Memoria Catherine "Kate" Cole1,2,3

F, b. February 13, 1869, d. December 3, 1939
FatherJames B. Cole4,5,6 b. 1813, d. before June 23, 1880
MotherMary Malinda Hoopes4 b. June 8, 1826, d. December 7, 1897
     Memoria Catherine "Kate" Cole was buried at Mount Tabor Cemetery, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.5 She was born on February 13, 1869 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,5 As of March 18, 1890,her married name was Willis.1 She married Lee Elmer Willis on March 18, 1890 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia; marriage date may be Mar 19, 1890.1,2,7,8 Memoria Catherine "Kate" Cole died on December 3, 1939 at Crab Orchard, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 70.5

Census Records

1880Dwelling 170, District 131, Raleigh Co., West Virginia4
1910Dwelling 641, District 177, Mabscott, Raleigh Co., West Virginia9
1920Dwelling 278, District 169, Mabscott, Raleigh Co., West Virginia3
1930Dwelling 347, District 22, Town, Raleigh Co., West Virginia10

Family

Lee Elmer Willis b. September 4, 1867, d. March 6, 1936
Marriage*Memoria Catherine "Kate" Cole married Lee Elmer Willis on March 18, 1890 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia; marriage date may be Mar 19, 1890.1,2,7,8 
Children

Citations

  1. [S922] Pauline Haga, Raleigh Co., WV Marriage Records 1871-1890.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Lee Willis death certificate.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Catherine Willis death certificate.
  6. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Esther Willis Allen obituary in the Nov 20, 1973 edition.
  7. [S1597] Ronald Ray Turner, Raleigh County West Virginia Marriages 1850-1911.
  8. [S2051] Raleigh Register, From the Lee Willis obituary in the Mar 8, 1936 edition.
  9. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S923] Pauline Haga, Raleigh Co., WV Death Records 1896-1914.
  12. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the James Albert Willis obituary in the Jun 10, 1973 edition.
  13. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  14. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  15. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Goff Willis birth certificate.

David Crockett "Davy" Cole1,2,3,4

M, b. January 30, 1855, d. May 16, 1933
FatherJames B. Cole5,6 b. 1813, d. before June 23, 1880
MotherMary Malinda Hoopes5,6 b. June 8, 1826, d. December 7, 1897
     David Crockett "Davy" Cole was buried at Acacia Memorial Park, 801 Scenic Drive, Modesto, Stanislaus Co., California.4 He was born on January 30, 1855 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.4 He married Serena Elizabeth Farley on March 27, 1876 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,3 David Crockett "Davy" Cole died on May 16, 1933 at Turlock, Stanislaus Co., California, at age 78.4

Census Records

1860Dwelling 2, Vicinity of Beckley, Raleigh Co., Virginia (now West Virginia)6
1880Dwelling 171, District 131, Raleigh Co., West Virginia5
1900Dwelling 126, District 129, Jumping Branch, Summers Co., West Virginia7
1910Dwelling 116, District 57, Redmond, Cook Co., Oregon2
1920Dwelling 138, District 185, Turlock, Stanislaus Co., California8
1930Dwelling 81, District 46, Turlock, Stanislaus Co., California9

Occupation

1880Farmer5
1900Farmer7
1910Farmer2
1920Farmer8
1930Farmer9

Family

Serena Elizabeth Farley b. March 5, 1857, d. March 7, 1936
Marriage*David Crockett "Davy" Cole married Serena Elizabeth Farley on March 27, 1876 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S922] Pauline Haga, Raleigh Co., WV Marriage Records 1871-1890.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S1597] Ronald Ray Turner, Raleigh County West Virginia Marriages 1850-1911.
  4. [S3895] Acacia Memorial Park, Stanislaus Co., CA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  5. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  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. [S22] FamilySearch Internet Search, online http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Search/frameset_search.asp
  11. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Lilly-Cole marriage record.
  12. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  13. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.

Serena Elizabeth Farley1

F, b. March 5, 1857, d. March 7, 1936
     Serena Elizabeth Farley was buried at Acacia Memorial Park, 801 Scenic Drive, Modesto, Stanislaus Co., California.1 She was born on March 5, 1857 at Wyoming Co., West Virginia.2,3 As of March 27, 1876,her married name was Cole.3 She married David Crockett "Davy" Cole, son of James B. Cole and Mary Malinda Hoopes, on March 27, 1876 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.3,4 Serena Elizabeth Farley died on March 7, 1936 at Turlock, Stanislaus Co., California, at age 79.1

Census Records

1880Dwelling 171, District 131, Raleigh Co., West Virginia5
1900Dwelling 126, District 129, Jumping Branch, Summers Co., West Virginia6
1910Dwelling 116, District 57, Redmond, Cook Co., Oregon7
1920Dwelling 138, District 185, Turlock, Stanislaus Co., California8
1930Dwelling 81, District 46, Turlock, Stanislaus Co., California9

Family

David Crockett "Davy" Cole b. January 30, 1855, d. May 16, 1933
Marriage*Serena Elizabeth Farley married David Crockett "Davy" Cole, son of James B. Cole and Mary Malinda Hoopes, on March 27, 1876 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.3,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S3895] Acacia Memorial Park, Stanislaus Co., CA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  2. [S22] FamilySearch Internet Search, online http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Search/frameset_search.asp
  3. [S922] Pauline Haga, Raleigh Co., WV Marriage Records 1871-1890.
  4. [S1597] Ronald Ray Turner, Raleigh County West Virginia Marriages 1850-1911.
  5. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  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. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Lilly-Cole marriage record.
  11. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  12. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.

Mary Malinda Cole1

F, b. 1878, d. September 23, 1941
FatherDavid Crockett "Davy" Cole2 b. January 30, 1855, d. May 16, 1933
MotherSerena Elizabeth Farley2 b. March 5, 1857, d. March 7, 1936
     Mary Malinda Cole was buried at Island City Cemetery, Island City, Union Co., Oregon.3 She was born in 1878 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.3 As of November 22, 1893,her married name was Simmons.4 She married Samuel Thomas Simmons on November 22, 1893 at Summers Co., West Virginia.4 Mary Malinda Cole died on September 23, 1941 at Union Co., Oregon.5

Census Records

1880Dwelling 171, District 131, Raleigh Co., West Virginia6
1900Dwelling 166, District 129, Jumping Branch, Summers Co., West Virginia7
1910Dwelling 39, District 278, Island, Union Co., Oregon8
1920Dwelling 9, District 184, Island, Union Co., Oregon9
1930Dwelling 5, District 21, Island, Union Co., Oregon10
1940Dwelling 19, District 31-17, Island City, Union Co., Oregon11

Family

Samuel Thomas Simmons b. December 21, 1871, d. September 1, 1949
Marriage*Mary Malinda Cole married Samuel Thomas Simmons on November 22, 1893 at Summers Co., West Virginia.4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S81] Janice Smyth, "Cole Family Researcher Janice Smyth," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, 2001-2005.
  2. [S22] FamilySearch Internet Search, online http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Search/frameset_search.asp
  3. [S3773] Island City Cemetery, Union Co., OR, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Simmons-Cole marriage record.
  5. [S442] Oregon State Archives and Records Center, Oregon Death Index, 1898-2008.
  6. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S2878] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969.
  13. [S3540] Washington State Archives, Washington, Marriage Records, 1854-2013.

Nina Imogine Cole1,2

F, b. September 14, 1879, d. November 7, 1958
FatherDavid Crockett "Davy" Cole3 b. January 30, 1855, d. May 16, 1933
MotherSerena Elizabeth Farley3 b. March 5, 1857, d. March 7, 1936
     Nina Imogine Cole was buried at Anaheim Cemetery, 1400 East Sycamore Street, Anaheim, Orange Co., California.2 She was born on September 14, 1879 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.4,1,2 She married Herbert Edward "Bert" Ryan on February 13, 1895 at Summers Co., West Virginia.5 As of February 13, 1895,her married name was Ryan.5 Nina Imogine Cole died on November 7, 1958 at Orange Co., California, at age 79.1,2

Census Records

1880Dwelling 171, District 131, Raleigh Co., West Virginia4
1900Dwelling 249, District 120, Town, Raleigh Co., West Virginia6
1910Dwelling 387, District 46, Fullerton, Orange Co., California7
1920Dwelling 484, District 56, Brea, Orange Co., California8
1930Dwelling 227, District 36, Fullerton, Orange Co., California9
1940Orange County Hospital, District 30-67, Orange, Orange Co., California10

Occupation

1940Hospital salad maker10

Family

Herbert Edward "Bert" Ryan b. August 22, 1874, d. February 18, 1934
Marriage*Nina Imogine Cole married Herbert Edward "Bert" Ryan on February 13, 1895 at Summers Co., West Virginia.5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S451] Center for Health Statistics Department of Health Services, California Death Index, 1940-1997.
  2. [S5741] Anaheim Cemetery, Orange Co., CA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  3. [S22] FamilySearch Internet Search, online http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Search/frameset_search.asp
  4. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Ryan-Cole marriage record.
  6. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  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. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.

Herbert Edward "Bert" Ryan1,2

M, b. August 22, 1874, d. February 18, 1934
     Herbert Edward "Bert" Ryan was buried at Anaheim Cemetery, 1400 East Sycamore Street, Anaheim, Orange Co., California.2 He was born on August 22, 1874 at Fayette Co., West Virginia.1,3 He married Nina Imogine Cole, daughter of David Crockett "Davy" Cole and Serena Elizabeth Farley, on February 13, 1895 at Summers Co., West Virginia.3 Herbert Edward "Bert" Ryan died on February 18, 1934 at Orange Co., California, at age 59.4,2

Census Records

1900Dwelling 249, District 120, Town, Raleigh Co., West Virginia5
1910Dwelling 387, District 46, Fullerton, Orange Co., California6
1920Dwelling 484, District 56, Brea, Orange Co., California7
1930Dwelling 227, District 36, Fullerton, Orange Co., California8

Occupation

1900Miner5
1910Oil field blacksmith6
1920Oil field blacksmith7
1930Oil rig pumper8

Family

Nina Imogine Cole b. September 14, 1879, d. November 7, 1958
Marriage*Herbert Edward "Bert" Ryan married Nina Imogine Cole, daughter of David Crockett "Davy" Cole and Serena Elizabeth Farley, on February 13, 1895 at Summers Co., West Virginia.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  2. [S5741] Anaheim Cemetery, Orange Co., CA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Ryan-Cole marriage record.
  4. [S81] Janice Smyth, "Cole Family Researcher Janice Smyth," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, 2001-2005.
  5. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 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. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.

Florence Cooper Cole1,2

F, b. October 29, 1881, d. April 3, 1948
FatherDavid Crockett "Davy" Cole2 b. January 30, 1855, d. May 16, 1933
MotherSerena Elizabeth Farley2 b. March 5, 1857, d. March 7, 1936
     Florence Cooper Cole was buried at Summerville Cemetery, Summerville, Union Co., Oregon.3 She was born on October 29, 1881 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.4 As of April 12, 1900,her married name was Lilly.1 She married Zachariah "Zack" Lilly on April 12, 1900 at Summers Co., West Virginia.2 Florence Cooper Cole died on April 3, 1948 at Union Co., Oregon, at age 66.5

Census Records

1910Dwelling 264, District 281, Ward 3, La Grande, Union Co., Oregon6
1920Dwelling 3, District 185, La Grande, Union Co., Oregon7
1930Dwelling 82, District 27, La Grande, Union Co., Oregon8
1940Dwelling 70, District 31-23, La Grande, Union Co., Oregon9

Family

Zachariah "Zack" Lilly b. November 27, 1877, d. August 26, 1962
Marriage*Florence Cooper Cole married Zachariah "Zack" Lilly on April 12, 1900 at Summers Co., West Virginia.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S81] Janice Smyth, "Cole Family Researcher Janice Smyth," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, 2001-2005.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Lilly-Cole marriage record.
  3. [S7430] Summerville Cemetery, Union Co., OR, online www.findagrave.com/.
  4. [S22] FamilySearch Internet Search, online http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Search/frameset_search.asp
  5. [S442] Oregon State Archives and Records Center, Oregon Death Index, 1898-2008.
  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. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Dillia C. "Della" Cole1,2,3,4

F, b. September 24, 1887, d. February 5, 1911
FatherDavid Crockett "Davy" Cole1 b. January 30, 1855, d. May 16, 1933
MotherSerena Elizabeth Farley1 b. March 5, 1857, d. March 7, 1936
     Dillia C. "Della" Cole was buried at Island City Cemetery, Island City, Union Co., Oregon.4 She was born on September 24, 1887 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.4 As of December 23, 1904,her married name was Thompson.3 She married E. Z. Thompson on December 23, 1904 at Wallowa Co., Oregon.3 Dillia C. "Della" Cole died on February 5, 1911 at Union Co., Oregon, at age 23; The Oregon Death Index has a death dat of Feb 6, 1911.5,4

Census Records

1900Dwelling 126, District 129, Jumping Branch, Summers Co., West Virginia1
1910Dwelling 91, District 282, Ward 4, La Grande, Union Co., Oregon6

Family

E. Z. Thompson b. July 20, 1880, d. October 2, 1957
Marriage*Dillia C. "Della" Cole married E. Z. Thompson on December 23, 1904 at Wallowa Co., Oregon.3 
Child
  • Stella M. Thompson6

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S81] Janice Smyth, "Cole Family Researcher Janice Smyth," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, 2001-2005.
  3. [S499] Western States Marriage Record Index, online http://abish.byui.edu/specialCollections/fhc/gbsearch.htm
  4. [S3773] Island City Cemetery, Union Co., OR, online http://www.findagrave.com
  5. [S442] Oregon State Archives and Records Center, Oregon Death Index, 1898-2008.
  6. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.

James Cleveland Cole1

M, b. August 24, 1889, d. October 15, 1950
FatherDavid Crockett "Davy" Cole2,3 b. January 30, 1855, d. May 16, 1933
MotherSerena Elizabeth Farley2,3 b. March 5, 1857, d. March 7, 1936
     James Cleveland Cole was buried at Turlock Memorial Park, 575 North Soderquist Road, Turlock, Stanislaus Co., California.4 He was born on August 24, 1889 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia; His WWI Draft Registration card has a birth date of Aug 27, 1889.1,5,4 He married Hazel Maxim circa 1919.6 James Cleveland Cole died on October 15, 1950 at Stanislaus Co., California, at age 61.5,4

Census Records

1900Dwelling 126, District 129, Jumping Branch, Summers Co., West Virginia2
1910Dwelling 116, District 57, Redmond, Cook Co., Oregon3
1920Dwelling 139, District 185, Turlock, Stanislaus Co., California7
1930Dwelling 96, District 23, Liberty, San Joaquin Co., California6
1940Dwelling 277, District 50-56A, Turlock, Stanislaus Co., California8

Occupation

1910Farm laborer3
1920Farmer7
1930Farmer6
1940Farmer8

Family

Hazel Maxim b. circa 1896
Marriage*James Cleveland Cole married Hazel Maxim circa 1919.6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  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. [S5743] Turlock Memorial Park, Stanislaus Co., CA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  5. [S451] Center for Health Statistics Department of Health Services, California Death Index, 1940-1997.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Alfred Losson Cole1,2

M, b. April 1, 1893, d. March 5, 1963
FatherDavid Crockett "Davy" Cole3,4,5 b. January 30, 1855, d. May 16, 1933
MotherSerena Elizabeth Farley3,4,5 b. March 5, 1857, d. March 7, 1936
     His Social Security Number was 551-07-4847.6 Alfred Losson Cole was buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, 1500 East San Antonio Avenue, Long Beach, Los Angeles Co., California.2 He was born on April 1, 1893 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.6,1,7,2 He married Esther Charlotte Gustafson on October 9, 1920.8 Alfred Losson Cole died on March 5, 1963 at Los Angeles Co., California, at age 69.7,2

Census Records

1900Dwelling 126, District 129, Jumping Branch, Summers Co., West Virginia3
1910Dwelling 116, District 57, Redmond, Cook Co., Oregon4
1920Dwelling 138, District 185, Turlock, Stanislaus Co., California5
1930Dwelling 428, District 1132, Long Beach, Los Angeles Co., California8

Occupation

1920Farm laborer5
1930Oil field laborer8

Family

Esther Charlotte Gustafson b. October 26, 1898, d. January 4, 1988
Marriage*Alfred Losson Cole married Esther Charlotte Gustafson on October 9, 1920.8 
Children

Citations

  1. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  2. [S5745] Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Long Beach, CA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  3. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S451] Center for Health Statistics Department of Health Services, California Death Index, 1940-1997.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

David Crockett "Davy" Cole Jr.1,2,3,4

M, b. April 16, 1895, d. September 19, 1951
FatherDavid Crockett "Davy" Cole5,6,7 b. January 30, 1855, d. May 16, 1933
MotherSerena Elizabeth Farley5,6,7 b. March 5, 1857, d. March 7, 1936
     David Crockett "Davy" Cole Jr. was buried at Acacia Memorial Park, 801 Scenic Drive, Modesto, Stanislaus Co., California.4 He was born on April 16, 1895 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.2,3,4 He married Muriel Elliza Burris on October 9, 1920 at California.1,8,4 David Crockett "Davy" Cole Jr. died on September 19, 1951 at Oakland, Alameda Co., California, at age 56.3,4

Census Records

1900Dwelling 126, District 129, Jumping Branch, Summers Co., West Virginia5
1910Dwelling 116, District 57, Redmond, Cook Co., Oregon6
1920Dwelling 138, District 185, Turlock, Stanislaus Co., California7
1930Dwelling 100, District 7, Modesto, Stanislaus Co., California1

Occupation

1930Police patrolman1

Family

Muriel Elliza Burris b. February 1, 1903, d. July 9, 1980
Marriage*David Crockett "Davy" Cole Jr. married Muriel Elliza Burris on October 9, 1920 at California.1,8,4 
Children
  • Robert D. Cole+1 b. June 22, 1921, d. April 25, 1985
  • Patricia Jane Cole1
  • Beverly Lorraine Cole9
  • Iva Blanche Cole9

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [S451] Center for Health Statistics Department of Health Services, California Death Index, 1940-1997.
  4. [S3895] Acacia Memorial Park, Stanislaus Co., CA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  5. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 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. [S81] Janice Smyth, "Cole Family Researcher Janice Smyth," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, 2001-2005.
  9. [S908] California Center for Health Statistics, California Birth Index, 1905-1995.

William Ballard Cole1,2

M, b. November 19, 1897, d. January 12, 1944
FatherDavid Crockett "Davy" Cole3,4,5 b. January 30, 1855, d. May 16, 1933
MotherSerena Elizabeth Farley3,4,5 b. March 5, 1857, d. March 7, 1936
     His Social Security Number was 545-28-2026.2 William Ballard Cole was buried at Turlock Memorial Park, 575 North Soderquist Road, Turlock, Stanislaus Co., California.6 He married Ellen Falk.7 William Ballard Cole was born on November 19, 1897 at West Virginia.1,2 He died on January 12, 1944 at Stanislaus Co., California, at age 46.2

Census Records

1900Dwelling 126, District 129, Jumping Branch, Summers Co., West Virginia3
1910Dwelling 116, District 57, Redmond, Cook Co., Oregon4
1920Dwelling 138, District 185, Turlock, Stanislaus Co., California5

Occupation

1920Farm laborer5

Family

Ellen Falk
Marriage*William Ballard Cole married Ellen Falk.7 

Citations

  1. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  2. [S451] Center for Health Statistics Department of Health Services, California Death Index, 1940-1997.
  3. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S5743] Turlock Memorial Park, Stanislaus Co., CA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  7. [S81] Janice Smyth, "Cole Family Researcher Janice Smyth," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, 2001-2005.

Dewey Fredrick/Farley Cole1,2

M, b. January 31, 1900, d. October 30, 1960
FatherDavid Crockett "Davy" Cole3,4,5 b. January 30, 1855, d. May 16, 1933
MotherSerena Elizabeth Farley3,4,5 b. March 5, 1857, d. March 7, 1936
     Dewey Fredrick/Farley Cole was buried at Acacia Memorial Park, 801 Scenic Drive, Modesto, Stanislaus Co., California.6 He was born on January 31, 1900 at Summers Co., West Virginia.1 He married Helen Erdis Atchinson on June 5, 1920 at Stanislaus Co., California.7,2 Dewey Fredrick/Farley Cole died on October 30, 1960 at San Joaquin Co., California, at age 60.8,2,6

Census Records

1900Dwelling 126, District 129, Jumping Branch, Summers Co., West Virginia3
1910Dwelling 116, District 57, Redmond, Cook Co., Oregon4
1920Dwelling 138, District 185, Turlock, Stanislaus Co., California5
1930Dwelling 78, District 66, Kern Co., California7
1940Dwelling 170, District 50-23A, Modesto, Stanislaus Co., California9

Occupation

1920Farm laborer5
1930Oil field foreman7
1940Dry goods clerk9

Family

Helen Erdis Atchinson b. April 24, 1904, d. April 7, 1986
Marriage*Dewey Fredrick/Farley Cole married Helen Erdis Atchinson on June 5, 1920 at Stanislaus Co., California.7,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  2. [S81] Janice Smyth, "Cole Family Researcher Janice Smyth," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, 2001-2005.
  3. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S3895] Acacia Memorial Park, Stanislaus Co., CA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S22] FamilySearch Internet Search, online http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Search/frameset_search.asp
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Helen Erdis Atchinson1

F, b. April 24, 1904, d. April 7, 1986
     Helen Erdis Atchinson was born on April 24, 1904 at Fresno Co., California.2 As of circa 1920,her married name was Cole.2 She married Dewey Fredrick/Farley Cole, son of David Crockett "Davy" Cole and Serena Elizabeth Farley, on June 5, 1920 at Stanislaus Co., California.2,3 Helen Erdis Atchinson died on April 7, 1986 at Sacramento Co., California, at age 81.

Census Records

1930Dwelling 78, District 66, Kern Co., California2
1940Dwelling 170, District 50-23A, Modesto, Stanislaus Co., California4

Family

Dewey Fredrick/Farley Cole b. January 31, 1900, d. October 30, 1960
Marriage*Helen Erdis Atchinson married Dewey Fredrick/Farley Cole, son of David Crockett "Davy" Cole and Serena Elizabeth Farley, on June 5, 1920 at Stanislaus Co., California.2,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S908] California Center for Health Statistics, California Birth Index, 1905-1995.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S81] Janice Smyth, "Cole Family Researcher Janice Smyth," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, 2001-2005.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Betty Eileen Cole1,2

F, b. July 21, 1921, d. April 4, 2011
FatherDewey Fredrick/Farley Cole3,2 b. January 31, 1900, d. October 30, 1960
MotherHelen Erdis Atchinson3,2 b. April 24, 1904, d. April 7, 1986
     Betty Eileen Cole was buried at Lakewood Memorial Park, 900 Santa Fe Avenue, Hughson, Stanislaus Co., California.4 She was born on July 21, 1921 at Turlock, Stanislaus Co., California.1,5 As of August 25, 1940,her married name was Crawshaw.5 She married Robert Allen Crawshaw on August 25, 1940 at Modesto, Stanislaus Co., California.5 As of 1947,her married name was Sbragia.5 Betty Eileen Cole married Frank Sbragia in 1947.5 Betty Eileen Cole died on April 4, 2011 at Modesto, Stanislaus Co., California, at age 89.5 She Mrs. Betty E. Sbragia, 89, passed away with family at her side on April 4, 2011 in Modesto. Betty was born July 21, 1921 in Turlock. Betty was a housewife, a beloved Mother, Grandmother, and Great Grandmother. Her passions were her family, the farm, and her dogs. Betty is survived by her two sons, Gary Crawshaw of Columbia and Steve Sbragia of Modesto. She adored her six grandchildren, Renee, Kristi, Kelli, Jim, Gina, and Jeanene. Her ten great grandchildren, Mary, Joseph, Michael, Arianna, Adison, Kai, Brittany, Steven, Jenna, and Robert. Pre-deceased by her husband Frank Sbragia and granddaughter Kristi Crawshaw-Olson. Viewing Thursday, April 7, 4:00pm to 6:00pm at Eaton Family Funeral. Private graveside service. on April 6, 2011.5

Census Records

1930Dwelling 78, District 66, Kern Co., California3
1940Dwelling 170, District 50-23A, Modesto, Stanislaus Co., California2

Family 1

Robert Allen Crawshaw b. January 15, 1919, d. March 21, 1952
Marriage*Betty Eileen Cole married Robert Allen Crawshaw on August 25, 1940 at Modesto, Stanislaus Co., California.5 
Child
  • Gary Allen Crawshaw5

Family 2

Frank Sbragia b. October 27, 1915, d. August 3, 2005
Marriage*Betty Eileen Cole married Frank Sbragia in 1947.5 
Child
  • Steven Frank "Steve" Sbragia5

Citations

  1. [S908] California Center for Health Statistics, California Birth Index, 1905-1995.
  2. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S5746] Lakewood Memorial Park, Stanislaus Co., CA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  5. [S4097] Modesto Bee, From the Betty E. Sbragia obituary in the Apr 6, 2011 edition.

Billy Wallace Cole1,2,3,4

M, b. June 14, 1922, d. April 4, 1992
FatherDewey Fredrick/Farley Cole1,2 b. January 31, 1900, d. October 30, 1960
MotherHelen Erdis Atchinson1,2 b. April 24, 1904, d. April 7, 1986
     His Social Security Number was 548-20-3514.5 Billy Wallace Cole was born on June 14, 1922 at Turlock, Stanislaus Co., California.5,4 He died on April 4, 1992 at Reno, Washoe Co., Nevada, at age 69.5,3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 78, District 66, Kern Co., California1
1940Dwelling 170, District 50-23A, Modesto, Stanislaus Co., California2

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. [S3924] Office of Vital Statistics Nevada State Health Division, Nevada, Death Index, 1980-2012.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.