Ressie M. Chasteen1,2

F, b. March 9, 1919, d. May 2, 2005
     Ressie M. Chasteen was buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Anderson Co., South Carolina.2 Her married name was Graham.3 She married Hanson Milford Graham, son of James Payton Graham and Eliza Margaret "Maggie" Boone.1,2 Ressie M. Chasteen was born on March 9, 1919 at Anderson, Anderson Co., South Carolina.2,4 She died on May 2, 2005 at South Carolina at age 86.2,4 She ANDERSON, S.C. - Mrs. Ressie M. Chasteen Graham, age 86, of 401 East Fredericks Street, Anderson, SC, wife of the late Hanson Graham, died Monday, May 02, 2005 at her daughter's residence. Born in Anderson, SC on March 9, 1919, Mrs. Graham was a daughter of the late John W. Chasteen and Aire Elkins Chasteen. She was a homemaker and a member of Pope Drive Baptist Church in Anderson. Survivors include a daughter, Sharon C. Williamson of the home; a granddaughter serving her country in Afghanistan, Baillee Nichole Williamson; a nephew, Steve Miles of Anderson, SC; her beloved poodle, "Tippy" and two very special friends, Deborah Mize and David Moore. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Willie Mae Miles. Funeral services will be held on Monday, May 9, 2005 at 3 p.m. in the Chapel of The McDougald Funeral Home officiated by the Reverend Ken Wright. Interment will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Anderson, SC. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday, May 8, 2005 from 4 to 6 p.m. The family will be at the home of her daughter, Sharon C. Williamson, 401 East Fredericks Street, Anderson, SC. on May 8, 2005.2

Family

Hanson Milford Graham b. April 6, 1917, d. July 3, 2000
Marriage*She married Hanson Milford Graham, son of James Payton Graham and Eliza Margaret "Maggie" Boone.1,2 

Citations

  1. [S722] Anderson Independent-Mail, Anderson, SC, From the Hansom Milford Graham obituary in the Jul 6, 2000 edition.
  2. [S722] Anderson Independent-Mail, Anderson, SC, From the Ressie M. Chasteen Graham obituary in the May 8, 2005 edition.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Edith Graham McBride obituary in the May 6, 2004 edition.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Frances Isabel "Frankie" Conner1,2,3,4,5,6

F, b. March 7, 1924, d. November 24, 1997
FatherSamuel Albert Conner1,2,7,8,9,5,6 b. February 13, 1900, d. November 23, 1972
MotherJessie Evelyn Sloan1,2,7,8,9,5,6 b. September 4, 1903, d. March 29, 1980
     Frances Isabel "Frankie" Conner was buried at Monte Vista Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 25 Wades Gap Road, Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.6 Her Social Security Number was 230-96-6759.10 She was born on March 7, 1924 at Franklin Co., Virginia.10,5,6 As of June 27, 1942,her married name was Amos.6 She married Oakley David Amos on June 27, 1942 at Fieldale, Henry Co., Virginia.6,4 Frances Isabel "Frankie" Conner died on November 24, 1997 at Henry Co., Virginia, at age 73.10,3,4,6 She AMOS, Frances Conner, 73, of Martinsville, died Monday. on November 26, 1997.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 134, District 12, Maggodee, Franklin Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 18, District 45-11, Reed Creek, Henry Co., Virginia7

Family

Oakley David Amos b. May 30, 1922, d. July 16, 1982
Marriage*Frances Isabel "Frankie" Conner married Oakley David Amos on June 27, 1942 at Fieldale, Henry Co., Virginia.6,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Margie Lillian Conner Abbott obituary in the Oct 1, 2011 edition.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Frances Conner Amos obituary in the Nov 26, 1997 edition.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  6. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S4718] Lotz Funeral Home Vinton Chapel, online http://www.lotzfuneralhomevinton.com, From the Maynard Eugene Conner obituary.
  9. [S6660] Burch Messier Funeral Home, online http://www.burch-messier.com/, From the Curtis Albert Conner obituary.
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  11. [S5103] Norris Funeral Services, Inc. and Crematory, online www.norrisfuneral.com, From the Bobby Charlie Amos obituary.
  12. [S7731] Wright Funeral Service & Crematory, online www.wrightfuneralservices.net, From the Judy Carol Amos Hodges obituary.
  13. [S619] News-Record, From the Roger Eugene Amos obituary in the Sep 13, 2009 edition.
  14. [S5158] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.

Curtis Albert Conner1,2,3

M, b. March 6, 1927, d. January 17, 2018
FatherSamuel Albert Conner1,4,5,6,2,7,8,9 b. February 13, 1900, d. November 23, 1972
MotherJessie Evelyn Sloan1,4,5,6,2,7,8,9 b. September 4, 1903, d. March 29, 1980
     Curtis Albert Conner Curtis Albert Conner, 90, of Montvale, died Wednesday, January 17, 2018. He was born in Franklin County VA on March 6, 1927, a son of the late Sam Conner and Jessie Sloan Conner. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his brothers, Otis Conner, Maynard Conner; sisters, Frankie Amos, Margie Abbott, and Mary Bradshaw. He is survived by special friend, Colleen Altice; niece, Teresa Whorley; great-nieces, Brianna Whorley, Kasey Whorley; and numerous other nieces and nephews.2 He was born on March 6, 1927 at Franklin Co., Virginia.2,3 He died on January 17, 2018 at Montvale, Bedford Co., Virginia, at age 90.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 134, District 12, Maggodee, Franklin Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 18, District 45-11, Reed Creek, Henry Co., Virginia5
1950Dwelling 4, District 12-3, Webster, Botetourt Co., Virginia7

Occupation

1950Railroad company painter7

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S6660] Burch Messier Funeral Home, online http://www.burch-messier.com/, From the Curtis Albert Conner obituary.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Margie Lillian Conner Abbott obituary in the Oct 1, 2011 edition.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S4718] Lotz Funeral Home Vinton Chapel, online http://www.lotzfuneralhomevinton.com, From the Maynard Eugene Conner obituary.
  7. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Samuel A. Conner obituary in the Nov 25, 1972 edition.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Jessie Sloan Conner obituary in the Apr 1, 1980 edition.

Alvin Henry Conner1,2

M, b. November 30, 1929, d. December 22, 1930
FatherSamuel Albert Conner1,2 b. February 13, 1900, d. November 23, 1972
MotherJessie Evelyn Sloan1,2 b. September 4, 1903, d. March 29, 1980
     Alvin Henry Conner was born on November 30, 1929 at Dillon's Mill, Franklin Co., Virginia.2 He died on December 22, 1930 at Maggodee, Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 1.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 134, District 12, Maggodee, Franklin Co., Virginia1

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Sarah Elizabeth Bowles1,2,3

F, b. February 5, 1936, d. September 10, 2022
     Sarah Elizabeth Bowles Sarah Elizabeth Stump, age 86 of Boones Mill, passed away Saturday, September 10, 2022. She was born February 5, 1936 to the late Odie Bowles and Mildred Gibson Bowles. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Elbert Stump; sisters Dorothy and Ruby and brothers Lloyd and Robert. Ms. Stump loved to crochet and knit. She also enjoyed spending time outdoors, especially looking for four leaf clovers. Surviving are her children Jeff Stump, Becky Smith (William), Cindy Smith (Alvin), Willie Stump (Jodie),Sue Yopp, JD Stump (Lisa); Ten Grandchildren; Thirteen Great-Grandchildren. Burial will be in the Stump Family Cemetery.2 She was buried at Stump Family Cemetery, Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.2,4 She was born on February 5, 1936 at Franklin Co., Virginia.2,3 As of December 4, 1957,her married name was Stump.1 She married Elbert Edward Stump, son of Willie Brotton Stump and Mary Elizabeth Conner, on December 4, 1957 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,2 Sarah Elizabeth Bowles died on September 10, 2022 at Virginia at age 86.2

Family

Elbert Edward Stump b. October 4, 1930, d. May 29, 2004
Marriage*She married Elbert Edward Stump, son of Willie Brotton Stump and Mary Elizabeth Conner, on December 4, 1957 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,2 
Children
  • Jeff Stump2
  • J. D. Stump2
  • Becky Elizabeth Stump2,1
  • Cynthia Diana "Cindy" Stump2,1
  • Willie Edward Stump2,1
  • Kathy Sue Stump2,1

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S6858] Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, online http://www.connerbowman.com, From the Sarah Elizabeth Stump obituary.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S13100] Stump Family Cemetery, Franklin Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com.

William T. Hall1,2,3

M, b. July 10, 1867, d. October 28, 1939
     William T. Hall was buried at Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.3 He was born on July 10, 1867 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,3 He married Mary Della "Dellie" Cole, daughter of Andrew Jackson Cole and Mary M. DeWeese, on December 24, 1885 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.1 William T. Hall and Mary Della "Dellie" Cole were divorced before June 7, 1900.4,5 William T. Hall married Ollie Suddreth on July 10, 1901 at Fayette Co., West Virginia.2 William T. Hall died on October 28, 1939 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 72.3

Census Records

1910Dwelling 310, District 10, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia6

Occupation

1885Farmer1

Family 1

Mary Della "Dellie" Cole b. October 10, 1866, d. November 16, 1943
Marriage*William T. Hall married Mary Della "Dellie" Cole, daughter of Andrew Jackson Cole and Mary M. DeWeese, on December 24, 1885 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.1 
Divorce* William T. Hall and Mary Della "Dellie" Cole were divorced before June 7, 1900.4,5 
Child

Family 2

Ollie Suddreth b. circa 1880
Marriage*William T. Hall married Ollie Suddreth on July 10, 1901 at Fayette Co., West Virginia.2 

Citations

  1. [S724] Sallie Hays, Mercer Co., West Virginia Marriages 1854-1901.
  2. [S921] Larry G. Shuck, Fayette Co. WV Marriages 1832-1853 and 1865-1903.
  3. [S2879] Graceland Memorial Park, Kanawha Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=rabel&GSfn=harold&GSiman=1&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=52&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=69465549&CRid=78482&df=all&
  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 Belcher-Hall marriage record.
  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 Clark-Hall marriage record.

Roderick Asbury Pickett1,2,3,4

M, b. circa 1869, d. 1917
     Roderick Asbury Pickett was born circa 1869 at Anne Arundel Co., Maryland.1 He married Magdalena Catherine "Lana" Cole, daughter of Andrew Jackson Cole and Mary M. DeWeese, on August 27, 1891 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.1 Roderick Asbury Pickett died in 1917 at West Virginia.5,6

Census Records

1900Dwelling 122, District 87, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia2
1910Dwelling 151, District 141, Goodwill, Mercer Co., West Virginia3

Occupation

1891Bricklayer1
1900Brick mason2
1910Brick mason3

Family

Magdalena Catherine "Lana" Cole b. October 3, 1867, d. September 2, 1953
Marriage*Roderick Asbury Pickett married Magdalena Catherine "Lana" Cole, daughter of Andrew Jackson Cole and Mary M. DeWeese, on August 27, 1891 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S724] Sallie Hays, Mercer Co., West Virginia Marriages 1854-1901.
  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 Theodore Roosevelt Pickett death record.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S2331] King Cemetery, Mercer Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=gearheart&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=52&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=49461054&CRid=78877&df=all&
  7. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Andrew Warner Pickett death certificate.
  8. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Andrew Warner Pickett obituary in the Apr 24, 1956 edition.
  9. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Joseph Hudson Pickett obituary in the Dec 26, 1960 edition.

Francis Ellsworth "Frank" Mateer1,2

M, b. July 18, 1862, d. August 14, 1936
     Francis Ellsworth "Frank" Mateer was buried at King Cemetery, Pettry, Mercer Co., West Virginia.3 He was born on July 18, 1862 at Mill Creek, Huntingdon Co., Pennsylvania.4,5 He married Dora Gains Cole, daughter of Andrew Jackson Cole and Mary M. DeWeese, on February 22, 1888 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.4,1,3 Francis Ellsworth "Frank" Mateer died on August 14, 1936 at Duhring, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 74.1,3 He F. E. Mateer, well-known resident of Rock district died at 1:30 yesterday afternoon at his home near Duhring following an illness of several months. His condition had been critical for several days and the end had been, expected momentarily. Mr. Mateer is survived by his wife, who before her marriage, was Miss Dora Cole, and four daughters, who were at his bedside when the end came. The surviving children are: Mrs. C. C. Bailey, of Goodwill; Mrs. Dave McNew, of Duhring; Mrs. Chester Hurst, of Dott and Mrs. Wiley Lowman, of Amonale, Va. One other daughter died 23 years ago. He also leaves one half-brother and one half-sister and twelve grandchildren. Two brothers of Mr. Mateer preceded him to the grave within the past seven months. Mr. Mateer was held in high esteem, by all who knew him. Funeral services will be held at his home at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon. Burial will follow in the King cemetery. Mr. Mateer, a carpenter by trade, had been a resident of the Duhring neighborhood, for about 35 years. on August 15, 1936.3

Census Records

1910Dwelling 150, District 141, Goodwill, Mercer Co., West Virginia6
1920Dwelling 47, District 100, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia7

Occupation

1888Lumberman4
1910Coal teamster6
1920House carpenter7

Family

Dora Gains Cole b. December 22, 1869, d. April 6, 1952
Marriage*Francis Ellsworth "Frank" Mateer married Dora Gains Cole, daughter of Andrew Jackson Cole and Mary M. DeWeese, on February 22, 1888 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.4,1,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Frank E. Mateer death certificate.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the F. E. Mateer obituary in the Aug 15, 1936 edition.
  4. [S724] Sallie Hays, Mercer Co., West Virginia Marriages 1854-1901.
  5. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Frank E. Mateen death certificate.
  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. [S2331] King Cemetery, Mercer Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=gearheart&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=52&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=49461054&CRid=78877&df=all&
  9. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  10. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Beulah Mary McNew obituary in the May 13, 1981 edition.

Leona Bell Clower1,2,3,4

F, b. March 17, 1875, d. March 8, 1951
FatherJames Thomas Clower1 b. August, 1841, d. 1925
MotherMary Frances Link1 b. July, 1846, d. January 25, 1927
     Leona Bell Clower was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, Bluewell, Mercer Co., West Virginia.4 She was born on March 17, 1875 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4 As of August 29, 1894,her married name was Cole.1 She married Doctor Beedle "Dock Bee" Cole, son of Andrew Jackson Cole and Mary M. DeWeese, on August 29, 1894 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.1,3 Leona Bell Clower died on March 8, 1951 at Baltimore, Maryland, at age 75.4

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1910Dwelling 148, District 141, Goodwill, Mercer Co., West Virginia2
1920Dwelling 87, District 101, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia6
1930Dwelling 283, District 15, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia7
1940Dwelling 117, District 28-52, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia8
1950Dwelling 56, District 4-1195, Baltimore, Maryland9

Family

Doctor Beedle "Dock Bee" Cole b. June 13, 1873, d. February 16, 1942
Marriage*Leona Bell Clower married Doctor Beedle "Dock Bee" Cole, son of Andrew Jackson Cole and Mary M. DeWeese, on August 29, 1894 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.1,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S724] Sallie Hays, Mercer Co., West Virginia Marriages 1854-1901.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Dock Bee Cole death certificate.
  4. [S3221] Woodlawn Memorial Park, Mercer Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  5. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  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. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Cole-Faith marriage record.
  11. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Oscar Cole birth record.
  12. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

James Montague Gearheart1,2,3,4

M, b. February 18, 1877, d. March 31, 1938
FatherWilliam M. Lawson Gearheart2,1,3 b. circa 1853
MotherRuth Evaline Goodson2,3 b. circa 1853
     James Montague Gearheart was buried at King Cemetery, Pettry, Mercer Co., West Virginia.5 He was born on February 18, 1877 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3,4 He married Nancy Josephine "Nannie" "Josie" Cole, daughter of Andrew Jackson Cole and Mary M. DeWeese, on March 29, 1899 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.1,3 James Montague Gearheart died on March 31, 1938 at Duhring, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 61.3

Census Records

1910Dwelling 68, District 79, Browns Creek, McDowell Co., West Virginia6
1920Dwelling 87, District 100, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia7
1930Dwelling 655, District 31, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia8

Occupation

1899Miner1
1910Coal miner6
1920Coal miner7
1930Coal loader8

Family

Nancy Josephine "Nannie" "Josie" Cole b. October 4, 1875, d. June 18, 1962
Marriage*James Montague Gearheart married Nancy Josephine "Nannie" "Josie" Cole, daughter of Andrew Jackson Cole and Mary M. DeWeese, on March 29, 1899 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.1,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S724] Sallie Hays, Mercer Co., West Virginia Marriages 1854-1901.
  2. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the James M. Gearheart death certificate.
  4. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  5. [S2331] King Cemetery, Mercer Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=gearheart&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=52&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=49461054&CRid=78877&df=all&
  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. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Kathleen Shrader death record.
  10. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  11. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Beulah Evans obituary in the Feb 24, 1988 edition.
  12. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the James Joseph Gearheart death certificate.
  13. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Harold Victor Gearheart death certificate.
  14. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Biela Virginia Proffitt death certificate.

William M. Lawson Gearheart1,2,3

M, b. circa 1853
FatherGeorge Washington Gearheart3 b. circa 1822
MotherMary "Polly" Wilson3 b. circa 1825
     William M. Lawson Gearheart married Ruth Evaline Goodson.1 William M. Lawson Gearheart was born circa 1853 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2

Family

Ruth Evaline Goodson b. circa 1853
Marriage*He married Ruth Evaline Goodson.1 
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 James M. Gearheart death certificate.
  3. [S1416] Sylvia Gearheart Alpert, Gerhart/Gearhart/Gearheart Family History.
  4. [S724] Sallie Hays, Mercer Co., West Virginia Marriages 1854-1901.

Ruth Evaline Goodson1,2

F, b. circa 1853
     Ruth Evaline Goodson married William M. Lawson Gearheart, son of George Washington Gearheart and Mary "Polly" Wilson.3 Her married name was Gearheart.3 Ruth Evaline Goodson was born circa 1853 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,1

Family

William M. Lawson Gearheart b. circa 1853
Marriage*She married William M. Lawson Gearheart, son of George Washington Gearheart and Mary "Polly" Wilson.3 
Child

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the James M. Gearheart death certificate.
  2. [S1416] Sylvia Gearheart Alpert, Gerhart/Gearhart/Gearheart Family History.
  3. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.

Alexander Newton Patterson1,2,3,4

M, b. May 11, 1875, d. September 30, 1947
     Alexander Newton Patterson was buried at Patterson Cemetery, Goodwill, Mercer Co., West Virginia.4 He was born on May 11, 1875 at Tazewell Co., Virginia; On his death certificate his date of birth was listed as May 11, 1874.1,2,3,4 He married Edosianna "Shanua" "Shannie" Cole, daughter of Andrew Jackson Cole and Mary M. DeWeese, on March 3, 1898 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.1 Alexander Newton Patterson died on September 30, 1947 at Goodwill, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 72.4

Census Records

1900Dwelling 208, District 87, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia2
1920Dwelling 86, District 100, Rock, Mercer Co., West VirginiaNewton was remarried in the 1920 Census5
1930Dwelling 651, District 31, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia6
1940Dwelling 439, District 28-52, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia7

Occupation

1898Miner1
1900Coal miner2
1920Coal miner5
1930Coal mine coal loader6
1940Coal mine carpenter7

Family

Edosianna "Shanua" "Shannie" Cole b. July 28, 1879
Marriage*Alexander Newton Patterson married Edosianna "Shanua" "Shannie" Cole, daughter of Andrew Jackson Cole and Mary M. DeWeese, on March 3, 1898 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.1 
Child

Citations

  1. [S724] Sallie Hays, Mercer Co., West Virginia Marriages 1854-1901.
  2. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Alexander Newton Patterson death certificate.
  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.
  8. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the William Patterson death certificate.
  9. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the William Patterson obituary in the Dec 2, 1926 edition.

Juda Meadows1,2

F, b. March 26, 1862, d. August 16, 1939
     Juda Meadows was buried at Blue Jay Cemetery, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.3 She was born on March 26, 1862 at Mercer Co., West Virginia; Her death certificate has a birth date of Mar 18, 1863.2,3 As of December 9, 1897,her married name was Poff.1 She married Marshall S. Poff, son of Peter Edward Poff and Catherine Radford, on December 9, 1897 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.1,2 Juda Meadows died on August 16, 1939 at Shady Spring, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 77.2,3

Census Records

1900Dwelling 48, District 83, Jumping Branch, Summers Co., West Virginia4
1910Dwelling 54, District 134, Jumping Branch, Summers Co., West Virginia5
1920Dwelling 15, District 141, Jumping Branch, Summers Co., West Virginia6
1930Dwelling 74, District 6, Shady Spring, Raleigh Co., West Virginia7

Family

Marshall S. Poff b. September 13, 1850, d. December 22, 1927
Marriage*Juda Meadows married Marshall S. Poff, son of Peter Edward Poff and Catherine Radford, on December 9, 1897 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.1,2 

Citations

  1. [S724] Sallie Hays, Mercer Co., West Virginia Marriages 1854-1901.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Juda Poff death certificate.
  3. [S1907] Blue Jay Cemetery, Raleigh Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

W. Taylor O'Neal1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. February 4, 1871, d. September 24, 1908
     W. Taylor O'Neal was born on February 4, 1871 at London, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.6 He married Eliza Jane Terry, daughter of Samuel Ballard Terry and Lucinda DeWeese, on October 7, 1888 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.1,4 W. Taylor O'Neal died on September 24, 1908 at McDowell Co., West Virginia, at age 37.3

Census Records

1900Dwelling 79, District 76, Beaver Pond, Mercer Co., West Virginia2

Occupation

1888Railroader1
1900Sawmill engineer2

Family

Eliza Jane Terry b. circa 1862, d. March 3, 1951
Marriage*W. Taylor O'Neal married Eliza Jane Terry, daughter of Samuel Ballard Terry and Lucinda DeWeese, on October 7, 1888 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.1,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S724] Sallie Hays, Mercer Co., West Virginia Marriages 1854-1901.
  2. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S1431] Andrew Fletcher, Sr. and Mary Willson, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=SHOW&db=fletcher&surname=O%27Neal%2C+Taylor
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the George Dewey O'Neal death certificate.
  5. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Alfred O'Neal death record.
  6. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  7. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Powers-O'Neal marriage record.
  8. [S2890] West Virginia Births, 1853-1930, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1417341
  9. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the O'Neal-Carter marriage record.
  10. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Thomas Cleveland O'Neal death certificate.
  11. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Mary Ellen Rose death record.
  12. [S4652] Record Group 11. Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Records of the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1964.
  13. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  14. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Dickinson-O'Neal marriage record.
  15. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the O'Neal-Rose marriage record.
  16. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  17. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Oscar S. O'Neal death certificate.

Louise M. "Lou" Massey1,2

F, b. January 2, 1868, d. August 20, 1937
     Louise M. "Lou" Massey was buried at Ballard Church Cemetery, Ballard, Monroe Co., West Virginia.3 She was born on January 2, 1868 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.1,4 As of October 24, 1888,her married name was Conner.5 She married Samuel J. "Sam" Conner, son of Daniel R. Conner and Lydia "Liddie" Poff, on October 24, 1888 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.5 Louise M. "Lou" Massey died on August 20, 1937 at Ballard, Monroe Co., West Virginia, at age 69.1

Census Records

1900Dwelling 112, District 131, Pipestem, Summers Co., West Virginia4
1910Dwelling 94, District 98, Red Sulphur, Monroe Co., West Virginia6
1920Dwelling 59, District 120, Red Sulphur, Monroe Co., West Virginia7
1930Dwelling 104, District 2, Red Sulphur, Monroe Co., West Virginia8

Family

Samuel J. "Sam" Conner b. December, 1859, d. January 8, 1945
Marriage*Louise M. "Lou" Massey married Samuel J. "Sam" Conner, son of Daniel R. Conner and Lydia "Liddie" Poff, on October 24, 1888 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Louise M. Conner death record.
  2. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Ellet W. Conner obituary in the Dec 1, 1964 edition.
  3. [S2229] Ballard Church Cemetery, Monroe Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gsr&GScid=166444
  4. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S724] Sallie Hays, Mercer Co., West Virginia Marriages 1854-1901.
  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. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Beulah Spangler obituary in the Aug 12, 1967 edition.
  10. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  11. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Claude Conner obituary in the Feb 13, 1934 edition.
  12. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Claude Conner death certificate.
  13. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Ellet W. Conner death record.
  14. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  15. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Herbert Conner death certificate.
  16. [S2878] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969.

Hon. James Hearn1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. June 10, 1839, d. January 16, 1913
     Hon. James Hearn was buried at Oakwood Cemetery, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.7 He was born on June 10, 1839 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.1,8,9 He married Esther Catherine "Kate" DeWeese, daughter of Andrew Jackson DeWeese and Rozena Hall, on February 19, 1861 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.1,8,10,5,11 Hon. James Hearn died on January 16, 1913 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 73.11,6 He Hon. James Hearn, one of the best known citizens of Mercer county, died at his home at Princeton, the county seat, last Thursday at the advanced age of 74 years. Mr. Hearn is survived by a wife, two sons and two daughters, four brothers and two sisters. Mr. Hearn served in the war between the states in the company of Capt Little. West Virginia troops, and was in the same command with Lieutenant McKinley and Colonel Hayes, of Ohio, each of whom afterwards became president. He would never accept a pension, being one of the few who took that view of the matter. After the war he engaged in farming and merchandising, and later became a contractor on road construction, and built a section of the Virginian railroad in this county. He purchased a tract of land adjoining Princeton, and laid it out into building lots and was engeged in selling them when stricken by his last illness. He always took an interest in public affairs, and was for years one of the leaders in the Republican party in that county and section. He twice represented Mercer county in the legislature. on January 17, 1913.6

Census Records

1870Dwelling 37, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia2
1880Dwelling 179, District 81, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia3
1900Dwelling 33, District 76, Beaver Pond, Mercer Co., West Virginia4
1910Dwelling 64, District 118, Beaver Pond, Mercer Co., West Virginia12

Occupation

1861Farmer1
1870Merchant2
1880Farmer3
1900Farmer4
1910Retail grocery merchant12

Family

Esther Catherine "Kate" DeWeese b. June 28, 1844, d. January 22, 1933
Marriage*Hon. James Hearn married Esther Catherine "Kate" DeWeese, daughter of Andrew Jackson DeWeese and Rozena Hall, on February 19, 1861 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.1,8,10,5,11 
Children

Citations

  1. [S724] Sallie Hays, Mercer Co., West Virginia Marriages 1854-1901.
  2. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Lawrence V. Hearn obituary in the Feb 26, 2007 edition.
  6. [S2063] Raleigh Herald, From the James Hearn obituary in the Jan 17, 1913 edition.
  7. [S3298] Oakwood Cemetery, Mercer Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  8. [S953] Green2, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:1773619&id=I10816
  9. [S223] DeWeese Genealogy, online http://www.deweeses.com
  10. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Esther Catherine Hearn death certificate.
  11. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Esther Catherine Hearn obituary in the Jan 24, 1933 edition.
  12. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Andrew Johnston Hearn death certificate.
  14. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Andrew Johnson Hearn obituary.
  15. [S798] Register Herald, From the Louise Goldie Ivan obituary in the Dec 23, 2014 edition.
  16. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Victoria Jane Via death certificate.
  17. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Trundora Akers death certificate.

Andrew Jackson Thornton1,2,3,4

M, b. October 18, 1841, d. April 1, 1906
     Andrew Jackson Thornton was buried at Thornton Cemetery, Oakvale, Mercer Co., West Virginia.5 He was born on October 18, 1841 at Pulaski Co., Virginia.1,3,5 He married Matilda Jane DeWeese, daughter of Andrew Jackson DeWeese and Rozena Hall, on February 26, 1865 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.1 Andrew Jackson Thornton died on April 1, 1906 at Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 64.5

Census Records

1870Dwelling 198, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia2
1880Dwelling 79, District 81, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia6
1900Dwelling 182, District 81, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia3

Occupation

1865Farmer1
1870Farmer2
1880Farmer6
1900Farmer3

Family

Matilda Jane DeWeese b. April 29, 1846, d. February 19, 1928
Marriage*Andrew Jackson Thornton married Matilda Jane DeWeese, daughter of Andrew Jackson DeWeese and Rozena Hall, on February 26, 1865 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S724] Sallie Hays, Mercer Co., West Virginia Marriages 1854-1901.
  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. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Arthur Filmore Thornton death certificate.
  5. [S3263] Thornton Cemetery, Mercer Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  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 James Henry Thornton death certificate.
  8. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Otha E. Holt death record.
  9. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Otha E. Holt obituary in the Aug 15, 1968 edition.
  10. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Bower-Thornton marriage record.
  11. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Thornton-Bruce marriage record.

Wilbur Fisk Beckett1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. May 30, 1844, d. January 12, 1929
     Wilbur Fisk Beckett was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.6,7 He was born on May 30, 1844 at Monroe Co., West Virginia.1,6 He married Virginia E. DeWeese, daughter of Andrew Jackson DeWeese and Rozena Hall, on December 24, 1868 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.1,8,6 Wilbur Fisk Beckett died on January 12, 1929 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 84.6,7

Census Records

1870Dwelling 33, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia3
1880Dwelling 233, District 80, Mercer Co., West Virginia2
1900Dwelling 11, District 76, Beaver Pond, Mercer Co., West Virginia4
1910Dwelling 28, District 118, Beaver Pond, Mercer Co., West Virginia9
1920Dwelling 30, District 73, Beaver Pond, Mercer Co., West Virginia5

Occupation

1868Farmer1
1870Farmer3
1880Farmer2
1900Farmer4
1910Farmer9
1920Farmer5

Family

Virginia E. DeWeese b. December 30, 1850, d. January 20, 1929
Marriage*Wilbur Fisk Beckett married Virginia E. DeWeese, daughter of Andrew Jackson DeWeese and Rozena Hall, on December 24, 1868 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.1,8,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S724] Sallie Hays, Mercer Co., West Virginia Marriages 1854-1901.
  2. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S2253] Evergreen Burial Park, Roanoke VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=61845073&CRid=50174&df=all&
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  8. [S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm
  9. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  11. [S2890] West Virginia Births, 1853-1930, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1417341
  12. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the William Clarence Beckett death certificate.
  13. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, from the George C. Beckett death record.
  14. [S3952] Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982.
  15. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the R. F. Beckett death certificate.
  16. [S2889] Calfee Cemetery, Mercer Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=beckett&GSiman=1&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=52&GScnty=3091&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=17610003&CRid=77930&df=all&
  17. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, from the Ira Beckett death record.