George Thomas "Tom" Smith1,2,3,4

M, b. July 30, 1880, d. May 11, 1967
FatherWilliam Riley Smith1,5,6,4,7 b. December 25, 1845, d. October 30, 1924
MotherEllen Elizabeth Conner1,5,6,4,7 b. July, 1850, d. February 17, 1937
     George Thomas "Tom" Smith was buried at Pleasant View Cemetery, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.4 His Social Security Number was 232-18-3440.8 He was born on July 30, 1880 at Floyd Co., Virginia; His obituary has a birth date of Jul 31, 1880.8,5,4 He married Alma G. Cuckler on January 23, 1907 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.7 George Thomas "Tom" Smith died on May 11, 1967 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 86.8,3,4 He George (Tom) Smith, 86, of Route 1, Fayetteville, died Thursday at his home. Born July 31, 1880, in Floyd County, Va., he was the son of the late George (should be William) Riley and Ellen Conner Smith. He was a retired miner and a member of the United Mine Workers of America, Local 5875 and the Apostolic Holiness Church in East Oak Hill. Survivors include his wife, Alma G; two sons, Irving W. and Arlisse, both of Fayetteville, Route 1; a daughter, Mrs. Frank Vest of Fayetteville, Route 1; two brothers, John of Princeton and Bruce of Palestine; three grandchildren, one great-grandchild and one great-great-grandchild. Burial will be in the Pleasant View cemetery at Fayetteville, Route 1. on May 13, 1967.4

Census Records

1900Dwelling 13, District 13, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia1
1910Dwelling 248, District 9, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia9
1920Dwelling 255, District 12, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia10
1930Dwelling 155, District 12, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia2
1940Dwelling 312, District 10-13, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia11
1950Dwelling 13, District 10-36, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia12

Occupation

1900Farm laborer1
1910Farmer9
1920Farmer10
1930Coal mine laborer2
1940Coal miner11

Family

Alma G. Cuckler b. May 9, 1888, d. October 3, 1988
Marriage*George Thomas "Tom" Smith married Alma G. Cuckler on January 23, 1907 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the George Tom Smith death record.
  4. [S1980] Post Herald and Register, From the George Smith obituary in the May 13, 1967 edition.
  5. [S325] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1873.
  6. [S1980] Post Herald and Register, From the Elizabeth Ellen Smith obituary in the Jul 7, 1957 edition.
  7. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, from the Smith-Buckler marriage record.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Tincher-Smith marriage record.
  14. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Ola Tincher death certificate.
  15. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Smith-Robinson marriage record.
  16. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Smith-Nunley marriage record.
  17. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  18. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.

Elijah Lee "Bruce" Smith1,2,3

M, b. May 4, 1888, d. March 14, 1978
FatherWilliam Riley Smith4,1,5,6,7 b. December 25, 1845, d. October 30, 1924
MotherEllen Elizabeth Conner4,1,6,5,7,8 b. July, 1850, d. February 17, 1937
     His Social Security Number was 236-72-1375.9 Elijah Lee "Bruce" Smith was buried at Clayton Baptist Cemetery, Clayton, Summers Co., West Virginia.10 He was born on May 4, 1888 at Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3,9 He married Elizabeth Opal Farley on March 4, 1912 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.11 Elijah Lee "Bruce" Smith and Elizabeth Opal Farley were divorced before January 19, 1920.5,12 Elijah Lee "Bruce" Smith married Eliza Jane Bragg on March 28, 1921 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia; Both Bruce and Eliza were divorced at the time of their marriage.5 Elijah Lee "Bruce" Smith died on March 14, 1978 at West Virginia at age 89.9,10

Census Records

1900Dwelling 13, District 13, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia4
1910Dwelling 235, District 9, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia1
1920Dwelling 6, District 167, Coal City, Raleigh Co., West Virginia12
1930Dwelling 237, District 17, Talcott, Summers Co., West Virginia13
1940Dwelling 252, District 45-17, Talcott, Summers Co., West Virginia14
1950Dwelling 56, District 45-22, Talcott, Summers Co., West Virginia15

Occupation

1900Farm laborer4
1910Sawmill lumberman1
1920Coal miner12
1930Farmer13
1940Farmer14

Family 1

Elizabeth Opal Farley b. July 12, 1896, d. September 9, 1987
Marriage*Elijah Lee "Bruce" Smith married Elizabeth Opal Farley on March 4, 1912 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.11 
Divorce* Elijah Lee "Bruce" Smith and Elizabeth Opal Farley were divorced before January 19, 1920.5,12 
Children

Family 2

Eliza Jane Bragg b. April 2, 1896, d. April 1, 1978
Marriage*Elijah Lee "Bruce" Smith married Eliza Jane Bragg on March 28, 1921 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia; Both Bruce and Eliza were divorced at the time of their marriage.5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  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 Smith-Bragg marriage record.
  6. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Elizabeth Ellen Smith death certificate.
  7. [S1980] Post Herald and Register, From the George Smith obituary in the May 13, 1967 edition.
  8. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the John Smith obituary in the Nov 27, 1968 edition.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S10242] Clayton Baptist Cemetery, Summers Co., WV, online www.findagrave.com.
  11. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Smith-Farley marriage record.
  12. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  16. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  17. [S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.
  18. [S798] Register Herald, From the Sylvia Katherine Smith Kirby obituary in the Feb 24, 1999 edition.
  19. [S6849] Pivont Funeral Home, online http://www.pivontfuneralhome.com, From the Clara Virginia Smith Persinger obituary.
  20. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  21. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  22. [S1678] Tennessee State Library and Archives, Tennessee State Marriages, 1780-2002.
  23. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Persinger-Smith marriage record.
  24. [S798] Register Herald, From the Wilford Elliott Smith obituary in the Nov 21, 2016 edition.

Anda? Smith1

M, b. May, 1894
FatherWilliam Riley Smith1,2,3 b. December 25, 1845, d. October 30, 1924
MotherEllen Elizabeth Conner1,2,3 b. July, 1850, d. February 17, 1937
     Anda? Smith was born in May, 1894 at Virginia.1

Census Records

1900Dwelling 13, District 13, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia1

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1980] Post Herald and Register, From the Elizabeth Ellen Smith obituary in the Jul 7, 1957 edition.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Smith-Bragg marriage record.

Laura Alice Smith1,2,3

F, b. May 13, 1885, d. August 15, 1958
FatherWilliam Riley Smith1,3,4,5 b. December 25, 1845, d. October 30, 1924
MotherEllen Elizabeth Conner1,2,3,4,5 b. July, 1850, d. February 17, 1937
     Laura Alice Smith was buried at I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.5,6 She was born on May 13, 1885 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,5,6 As of September 4, 1901,her married name was Stull.3 She married George Washington Stull on September 4, 1901 at Fayette Co., West Virginia.3 Laura Alice Smith died on August 15, 1958 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 73.5,6 She Services will be held for Mrs. Laura Stull, 73, Fayetteville, Route 1, today. Burial will be made in the Odd Fellows Cemetery in Oak Hill. Mrs. Stull died at her home at 5 p.m. Friday after a short illness. She was born in Floyd County, Va., May 13, 1885. Surviving are three brothers, Bruce of Aldenson, John of Princeton, and Thomas Smith of Fayetteville; and a sister, Mrs. Nancy McNiel of Prosperity. on August 17, 1958.6

Census Records

1900Dwelling 13, District 13, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia1
1910Dwelling 116, District 9, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia7
1920Dwelling 256, District 12, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia8
1930Dwelling 156, District 12, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia2
1940Dwelling 158, District 10-16, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia9
1950Dwelling 66, District 10-40, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia10

Family

George Washington Stull b. January 3, 1879, d. October 26, 1955
Marriage*Laura Alice Smith married George Washington Stull on September 4, 1901 at Fayette Co., West Virginia.3 

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Stull-Smith marriage record.
  4. [S1980] Post Herald and Register, From the Elizabeth Ellen Smith obituary in the Jul 7, 1957 edition.
  5. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Laura Stull death certificate.
  6. [S1980] Post Herald and Register, From the Laura Stull obituary in the Aug 17, 1958 edition.
  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. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Alma G. Cuckler1,2,3

F, b. May 9, 1888, d. October 3, 1988
     Her Social Security Number was 233-96-7007.4 Alma G. Cuckler was buried at Pleasant View Cemetery, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.1 She was born on May 9, 1888 at Sophia, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.4,1 As of January 23, 1907,her married name was Smith.2 She married George Thomas "Tom" Smith, son of William Riley Smith and Ellen Elizabeth Conner, on January 23, 1907 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.2 Alma G. Cuckler died on October 3, 1988 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 100.4,1 She Mrs. Alma G. Smith, 100, of Route 1, Fayetteville, died Oct. 3, 1988, in Hidden Valley Continuous Care Center, Oak Hill, after a long illness. She was a native of Sophia, Raleigh County. She was a member of Oak Hill Apostolic Holiness Church. Surviving: son, Arliss E. of Route 1, Fayetteville; sister, Nina Clement of Ararat, Va; two grandchildren; one great-grandson; one great-great-granddaughter; two great-great-great-granddaughters. Burial will be in Pleasant View Cemetery, Route 1, Fayetteville. on October 4, 1988.1

Census Records

1910Dwelling 248, District 9, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia5
1920Dwelling 255, District 12, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia6
1930Dwelling 155, District 12, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia7
1940Dwelling 312, District 10-13, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia8
1950Dwelling 13, District 10-36, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia9

Family

George Thomas "Tom" Smith b. July 30, 1880, d. May 11, 1967
Marriage*Alma G. Cuckler married George Thomas "Tom" Smith, son of William Riley Smith and Ellen Elizabeth Conner, on January 23, 1907 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Alma G. Smith obituary in the Oct 4, 1988 edition.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, from the Smith-Buckler marriage record.
  3. [S1902] Tyree Funeral Home Inc. Obituary Archive, online http://www.tyreefuneralhome.com/, From the Arliss Eugene Smith obituary.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  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.
  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 Ola Tincher death certificate.
  11. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Smith-Robinson marriage record.
  12. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Smith-Nunley marriage record.
  13. [S1980] Post Herald and Register, From the George Smith obituary in the May 13, 1967 edition.
  14. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  15. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.

Ola B. Smith1,2,3,4,5

F, b. February 2, 1908, d. April 28, 1934
FatherGeorge Thomas "Tom" Smith3,1,2,4,5 b. July 30, 1880, d. May 11, 1967
MotherAlma G. Cuckler3,1,2,5 b. May 9, 1888, d. October 3, 1988
     Ola B. Smith was buried at Pleasant View Cemetery, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.6 She was born on February 2, 1908 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.5 As of December 24, 1924,her married name was Tincher.4 She married Wesley Wilbur Tincher on December 24, 1924 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.4 Ola B. Smith and Wesley Wilbur Tincher were divorced before April 28, 1934.5 Ola B. Smith died on April 28, 1934 at Spencer, Roane Co., West Virginia, at age 26; Died of tuberculosis.5

Census Records

1910Dwelling 248, District 9, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia1
1920Dwelling 255, District 12, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia2
1930Dwelling 155, District 12, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West VirginiaOla and her daughter were enumerated in the household of her father Thomas3

Family

Wesley Wilbur Tincher b. January 25, 1904, d. December 10, 1963
Marriage*Ola B. Smith married Wesley Wilbur Tincher on December 24, 1924 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.4 
Divorce* Ola B. Smith and Wesley Wilbur Tincher were divorced before April 28, 1934.5 
Child

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Tincher-Smith marriage record.
  5. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Ola Tincher death certificate.
  6. [S4253] Pleasant View Cemetery, Fayette Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  7. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.

Wesley Wilbur Tincher1,2,3,4

M, b. January 25, 1904, d. December 10, 1963
     Wesley Wilbur Tincher was buried at Bibb Cemetery, Gatewood, Fayette Co., West Virginia.3 He was born on January 25, 1904 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.3,4 He married Ola B. Smith, daughter of George Thomas "Tom" Smith and Alma G. Cuckler, on December 24, 1924 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.1 Wesley Wilbur Tincher and Ola B. Smith were divorced before April 28, 1934.5 Wesley Wilbur Tincher died on December 10, 1963 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 59.2,3 He Final rites for Wesley Wilbur Tincher, 59, Route 1, Fayetteville, will be held today in the Freewill Baptist Church at Route 1, Fayetteville. Burial will be in the Bibb Cemetery. Tincher died Tuesday afternoon at his home following a heart attack. A retired employee of the Southern Coal Co., Brooklyn, he was born Jan. 25, 1904, at Route 1, Fayetteville. He was a son of Henry Ballard Tincher, Route 1, Fayetteville and the late Belle Williams Tincher. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Nancy Elizabeth Tincher; a son, Wesley W. Jr., Route 1, Fayetteville; four daughters, Mrs. Louis Prather, Charleston, Mrs. Lois Belle Thompson and Miss Joann Ellen Tincher, both of Route 1, Fayetteville and Mrs. Ressie Smith, Oak Hill; six brothers, Lee, Silas and Tom, all of Route 1, Fayetteville, Henry, Route 2, Beckley, Forest, Kilsyth, Herbert, Bangor, Mich; three sisters, Mrs. Mary Taylor, Route 1, Fayetteville, Mrs. Olive Woodson, Dayton, Ohio, and Mrs. Esther Bennett, Mount Hope and five grandchildren. on December 12, 1963.3

Family

Ola B. Smith b. February 2, 1908, d. April 28, 1934
Marriage*He married Ola B. Smith, daughter of George Thomas "Tom" Smith and Alma G. Cuckler, on December 24, 1924 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.1 
Divorce* Wesley Wilbur Tincher and Ola B. Smith were divorced before April 28, 1934.5 
Child

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Tincher-Smith marriage record.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Wesley Wilbur Tincher death record.
  3. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Wesley Wilbur Tincher obituary in the Dec 12, 1963 edition.
  4. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  5. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Ola Tincher death certificate.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.

Ressie Lee Tincher1,2,3

F, b. February 7, 1926, d. February 13, 1985
FatherWesley Wilbur Tincher1,4,2 b. January 25, 1904, d. December 10, 1963
MotherOla B. Smith1,2 b. February 2, 1908, d. April 28, 1934
     Her Social Security Number was 236-30-0859.5 Ressie Lee Tincher was buried at Pleasant View Cemetery, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.6,7 She was born on February 7, 1926 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.5,2,6,8 She married Frank Scott Vest, son of Raymond Lincoln Vest and Betty Jane "Betsy" Burchett, on March 26, 1949 at North Tazwell, Tazewell Co., Virginia.8,7 As of March 26, 1949,her married name was Vest.8 Ressie Lee Tincher died on February 13, 1985 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 59.5,6,7 She Mrs. Ressie Smith Vest, 59, of Oak Hill, died Wednesday in Raleigh General Hospital, Beckley, after a short illness. She was owner and operator or Ressie's Beauty Shop in Oak Hill. She was a member of Apostolic Holiness Church in Oak Hill, and the Dorcas church circle. She was a member of the Eastern Star, American Legion Ladies' Auxiliary and Business and Professional Woman's Club in Oak Hill. Surviving: husband, Frank; son, Arliss "Butch" Smith of Fayetteville, mother, Mrs. Alma G. Smith of Fayetteville; one granddaughter. Burial will be in Pleasant View Cemetery, Fayetteville. on February 15, 1985.7

Census Records

1930Dwelling 155, District 12, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 312, District 10-13, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia9
1950Dwelling 13, District 10-36, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia10

Occupation

1950Beautician10

Family

Frank Scott Vest b. March 30, 1923, d. March 29, 1998
Marriage*Ressie Lee Tincher married Frank Scott Vest, son of Raymond Lincoln Vest and Betty Jane "Betsy" Burchett, on March 26, 1949 at North Tazwell, Tazewell Co., Virginia.8,7 
Child
  • Arliss "Butch" Vest7

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Wesley Wilbur Tincher obituary in the Dec 12, 1963 edition.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S4253] Pleasant View Cemetery, Fayette Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  7. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Ressie Smith Vest obituary in the Feb 15, 1985 edition.
  8. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Irving Washington Smith1,2,3,4

M, b. September 21, 1919, d. December 18, 1980
FatherGeorge Thomas "Tom" Smith5,6,1,7,2,4,8,9 b. July 30, 1880, d. May 11, 1967
MotherAlma G. Cuckler5,6,1,7,2,4,8,9 b. May 9, 1888, d. October 3, 1988
     His Social Security Number was 232-24-5771.10 Irving Washington Smith was buried at High Lawn Memorial Park, Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.11 He was born on September 21, 1919 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.10,3,4,9,11,12 He married Lucy Maude Nunley on October 28, 1948 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.7 Irving Washington Smith married Oretha Lee Robinson on January 9, 1960 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.1 Irving Washington Smith died on December 18, 1980 at age 61.10,11,12

Census Records

1920Dwelling 255, District 12, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia6
1930Dwelling 155, District 12, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia5
1940Dwelling 312, District 10-13, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia8
1950Dwelling 13, District 10-36, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia13

Occupation

1940Farm laborer8
1950Car mechanic13

Family 1

Lucy Maude Nunley b. March 3, 1916, d. February 24, 1951
Marriage*Irving Washington Smith married Lucy Maude Nunley on October 28, 1948 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.7 

Family 2

Oretha Lee Robinson b. April 20, 1930, d. October 4, 1988
Marriage*Irving Washington Smith married Oretha Lee Robinson on January 9, 1960 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Smith-Robinson marriage record.
  2. [S1980] Post Herald and Register, From the George Smith obituary in the May 13, 1967 edition.
  3. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Smith-Nunley marriage record.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  11. [S3565] The National Archives and Records Administration, U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963.
  12. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  13. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S798] Register Herald, From the Timothy William Smith obituary in the Dec 23, 2005 edition.

George Washington Stull1,2,3,4,5

M, b. January 3, 1879, d. October 26, 1955
     George Washington Stull was buried at I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.4,5 He was born on January 3, 1879 at Nicholas Co., West Virginia.3,4 He married Laura Alice Smith, daughter of William Riley Smith and Ellen Elizabeth Conner, on September 4, 1901 at Fayette Co., West Virginia.6 George Washington Stull died on October 26, 1955 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 76.4,5 He Funeral services for George Washington Stull, 76, Route 1, Fayetteville, will be conducted Friday. Burial will follow in the Odd Fellows cemetery, Oak Hill. Stull, a retired farmer and a member of the Pleasant View Brethren Church, died Wednesday at his home following a heart attack. on October 28, 1955.5

Census Records

1910Dwelling 116, District 9, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia2
1920Dwelling 256, District 12, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia7
1930Dwelling 156, District 12, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 158, District 10-16, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia8
1950Dwelling 66, District 10-40, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia9

Occupation

1910Farm laborer2
1920Farm laborer7
1930Farmer1
1940Farmer8

Family

Laura Alice Smith b. May 13, 1885, d. August 15, 1958
Marriage*George Washington Stull married Laura Alice Smith, daughter of William Riley Smith and Ellen Elizabeth Conner, on September 4, 1901 at Fayette Co., West Virginia.6 

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 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 George Washington Stull death certificate.
  5. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the George Washington Stull obituary in the Oct 28, 1955 edition.
  6. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Stull-Smith marriage record.
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 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.

Eller Stewart Prather1,2,3

F, b. March 9, 1883, d. June 1, 1940
     Eller Stewart Prather was buried at Pleasant View Cemetery, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.3,4 She was born on March 9, 1883 at Franklin Co., Virginia.5,2,3 As of November 26, 1900,her married name was Smith.2 She married Joseph William "Joe" Smith, son of William Riley Smith and Ellen Elizabeth Conner, on November 26, 1900 at Fayette Co., West Virginia.2,3,4 Eller Stewart Prather died on June 1, 1940 at Garten, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 57.3,4 She GARTEN - Mrs. Eller Smith, 57, died at her home here early this morning. Her death was attributed to acute mycarditis. Born in Franklin county, Virginia, she had made her home here for several years. She was a member of the Brethren church. Surviving are her husband, J. W. Smith, of Garten; two brothers, Henry Prather, of Long Branch, and T. A. Prather, of Garten; and the following children: Walter Smith, Charlie Smith, Arnold Smith, R. V. Smith, William G. Smith, Mrs. Bessie Marie Adkins, and Homer A Smith, all of Garten. Interment will be in the Pleasant View Cemetery. on June 2, 1940.4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 62, District 23, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia5
1940Dwelling 152, District 10-16, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia6

Family

Joseph William "Joe" Smith b. June 9, 1878, d. August 19, 1953
Marriage*Eller Stewart Prather married Joseph William "Joe" Smith, son of William Riley Smith and Ellen Elizabeth Conner, on November 26, 1900 at Fayette Co., West Virginia.2,3,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Smith-Prather marriage record.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Eller Smith death certificate.
  4. [S2049] Beckley Raleigh Register, From the Eller Smith obituary in the Jun 2, 1940 edition.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Payne-Smith marriage record.
  8. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Bertha E. Payne death certificate.
  9. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Charles T. Smith death certificate.
  10. [S5940] Salt Lake City, UT FamilySearch, Ohio, County Marriages, 1774-1993.
  11. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  12. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  13. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Adkins-Smith marriage record.

Walter Edward Smith1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. November 7, 1902, d. July 16, 1967
FatherJoseph William "Joe" Smith1,8,7 b. June 9, 1878, d. August 19, 1953
MotherEller Stewart Prather1,7 b. March 9, 1883, d. June 1, 1940
     His Social Security Number was 236-10-7609.9 Walter Edward Smith was buried at Pleasant View Cemetery, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.4,5 He was born on November 7, 1902 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.4,9,5,6 He married Lizzie Mae Wheeler circa 1925.2,4 Walter Edward Smith died on July 16, 1967 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 64.3,4,5 He Walter Edward Smith, 64, of Fayetteville, Route 1, died Sunday in a Beckley hospital. Born Nov. 7, 1902, in Fayette County, he was a retired miner and a member of the Church of the Brethren. Survivors include his wife, Lizzie Wheeler Smith; five sons, Deitz of Chicago, Ill., Edgar of Cleveland, Ohio, Wilbur of Madison, Wis., Paul of Warren, Ohio, and Garrel of Fayetteville Route 1; five daughters, Mrs. Ethelda Sink of Boggs, Mrs. Zelda Johnson of Bradview, Ohio, Mrs. Donzella Atha of Oak Hill, Mrs. Anna Onto of Ashbury Park, N.J., and Mrs. Clora Cutright of Ripley; four brothers, R. V. of North Carolina, Homer of Lorain, Ohio, Arnold of Fayetteville and William of Cleveland, Ohio; a sister, Mrs. Bessie Adkins of Peters, Va; and 34 grandchildren. Burial will be in Pleasant View Cemetery. on July 18, 1967.4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 62, District 23, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia1
1930Dwelling 1089, District 13, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia2
1940Dwelling 132, District 10-16, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia10

Occupation

1930Coal miner2
1940Coal miner10

Family

Lizzie Mae Wheeler b. August 9, 1907, d. February 15, 2002
Marriage*Walter Edward Smith married Lizzie Mae Wheeler circa 1925.2,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Walter Edward Smith death record.
  4. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Walter Edward Smith obituary in the Jul 18, 1967 edition.
  5. [S4253] Pleasant View Cemetery, Fayette Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  6. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  7. [S2049] Beckley Raleigh Register, From the Eller Smith obituary in the Jun 2, 1940 edition.
  8. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Joseph W. Smith obituary in the Aug 20, 1953 edition.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  12. [S798] Register Herald, From the Ethelda Irene Smith Sink obituary in the Nov 19, 2016 edition.
  13. [S8971] Tribune Chronicle, From the Paul A. Smith obituary in the Aug 30, 2020 edition.
  14. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Smith-Atha marriage record.
  15. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Sink-Smith marriage record.
  16. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  17. [S798] Register Herald, From the Lizzie M. Smith obituary in the Feb 17, 2002 edition.
  18. [S8892] Waite & Son Funeral Homes, online www.waitefuneralhome.com, From the Zelda Ruth Johnson obituary.
  19. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Atha-Smith marriage record.
  20. [S2185] Dodd-Payne-Hess Funeral Home, online http://www.doddpaynehessfuneralhome.com, From the Donzella Marie Smith Atha obituary.
  21. [S8034] Holman Headland & Abbeville Mortuaries/Cremations, online www.holmanmortuaries.com, From the Edgar Delano Smith obituary.
  22. [S1268] Dominion Post, From the Wilbur J. Smith obituary in the Dec 30, 2023 edition.
  23. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  24. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Cutright-Smith marriage record.
  25. [S1902] Tyree Funeral Home Inc. Obituary Archive, online http://www.tyreefuneralhome.com/, From the Garrel Keith Smith obituary.

Bertha Ellen Smith1,2,3

F, b. April 11, 1905, d. April 24, 1933
FatherJoseph William "Joe" Smith1,3,4,5 b. June 9, 1878, d. August 19, 1953
MotherEller Stewart Prather1,3,4 b. March 9, 1883, d. June 1, 1940
     Bertha Ellen Smith was buried at Pleasant View Cemetery, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.6 She was born on April 11, 1905 at Fayette Co., West Virginia.3,6 As of March 16, 1925,her married name was Payne.3 She married George William Payne on March 16, 1925 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.3,4,7 Bertha Ellen Smith Mrs. Bertha Ella Payne, 27 years old, of Ronda, died early Monday of heart disease at her home. She is survived by her husband. George W. Payne, and three children. on April 24, 1933.7 She died on April 24, 1933 at Ronda, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 28.4,6,7

Census Records

1920Dwelling 62, District 23, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia1
1930Dwelling 1099, District 13, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia2

Family

George William Payne b. December 1, 1900, d. January, 1981
Marriage*Bertha Ellen Smith married George William Payne on March 16, 1925 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.3,4,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Payne-Smith marriage record.
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Bertha E. Payne death certificate.
  5. [S2049] Beckley Raleigh Register, From the Eller Smith obituary in the Jun 2, 1940 edition.
  6. [S4253] Pleasant View Cemetery, Fayette Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  7. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Bertha Ella Payne obituary in the Apr 24, 1933 edition.
  8. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Pegram-Payne marriage record.
  9. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  10. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Georgia Marie Payne Paxton obituary.
  11. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.

Charles Thomas Smith1,2,3,4,5

M, b. March 29, 1907, d. October 31, 1954
FatherJoseph William "Joe" Smith1,6,7,4,8 b. June 9, 1878, d. August 19, 1953
MotherEller Stewart Prather1,7,4 b. March 9, 1883, d. June 1, 1940
     Charles Thomas Smith was buried at Pleasant View Cemetery, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.3,4 He was born on March 29, 1907 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.4,5 He married Georgia Etta Lemon circa 1928.2,3 Charles Thomas Smith died on October 31, 1954 at Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 47.3,4 He Charles Thomas Smith, 47, of near Fayetteville, was found dead Sunday afternoon along Wolfe Creek in Fayette County. Death was caused by exposure. Mr. Smith apparently had lain outdoors on the ground for about 15 hours in sub-freezing temperatures late Saturday night and Sunday, it was reported. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Georgia Smith of Detroit; one son, Berlin of the army in Washington, D.C; one step-daughter, Mrs. Edgar Turner of Dearborn, Mich; three stepsons, Russell Nickel of Mascot, Ralph of Florida and Riley, address unknown; one sister, Mrs. Bessie Atkins of Hopewell, Va; five brothers, Homer, R. V., William, Arnold and Walter. Burial will be in the Pleasant View Cemetery. on November 2, 1954.3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 62, District 23, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia1
1930Dwelling 1097, District 13, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia2
1940Dwelling 117, District 10-11, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia9
1950Dwelling 266, District 10-40, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia8

Occupation

1930Coal miner2
1940Coal miner9

Family

Georgia Etta Lemon b. July 2, 1896, d. August 13, 1978
Marriage*Charles Thomas Smith married Georgia Etta Lemon circa 1928.2,3 
Child

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Charles Thomas Smith obituary in the Nov 2, 1954 edition.
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Charles T. Smith death certificate.
  5. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  6. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Joseph W. Smith obituary in the Aug 20, 1953 edition.
  7. [S2049] Beckley Raleigh Register, From the Eller Smith obituary in the Jun 2, 1940 edition.
  8. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  11. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  12. [S6857] Evening Sun, The, From the Berlen Leon Smith obituary in the Mar 24, 1986 edition.

Homer Ashbrey Smith1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. January 16, 1910, d. October 30, 1987
FatherJoseph William "Joe" Smith1,2,8,9,3,6,7 b. June 9, 1878, d. August 19, 1953
MotherEller Stewart Prather1,2,9,3,6,7 b. March 9, 1883, d. June 1, 1940
     Homer Ashbrey Smith was buried at Sunshine Ridge Cemetery, Blue Creek, Adams Co., Ohio.4 His Social Security Number was 235-28-2356.10 He was born on January 16, 1910 at Kaymoor, Fayette Co., West Virginia.4,10,5,6,11 He married Cindy Jane Akers on July 18, 1964 at Clintwood, Dickenson Co., Virginia.7 Homer Ashbrey Smith and Cindy Jane Akers were divorced on August 4, 1965 at Lorain Co., Ohio.6 Homer Ashbrey Smith married Goldie Hobbs on August 15, 1965 at Adams Co., Ohio.6 Homer Ashbrey Smith died on October 30, 1987 at Dayton, Montgomery Co., Ohio, at age 77.4,12,11

Census Records

1920Dwelling 62, District 23, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia1
1930Dwelling 1098, District 13, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia2
1940Dwelling 152, District 10-16, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia9

Occupation

1930Farm laborer2

Family 1

Cindy Jane Akers b. December 19, 1915, d. January 12, 1999
Marriage*Homer Ashbrey Smith married Cindy Jane Akers on July 18, 1964 at Clintwood, Dickenson Co., Virginia.7 
Divorce* Homer Ashbrey Smith and Cindy Jane Akers were divorced on August 4, 1965 at Lorain Co., Ohio.6 

Family 2

Goldie Hobbs b. April 6, 1910, d. April 25, 1992
Marriage*Homer Ashbrey Smith married Goldie Hobbs on August 15, 1965 at Adams Co., Ohio.6 

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S2049] Beckley Raleigh Register, From the Eller Smith obituary in the Jun 2, 1940 edition.
  4. [S8032] Sunshine Ridge Cemetery, Adams Co., OH, online www.findagrave.com.
  5. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  6. [S5940] Salt Lake City, UT FamilySearch, Ohio, County Marriages, 1774-1993.
  7. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  8. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Joseph W. Smith obituary in the Aug 20, 1953 edition.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  11. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  12. [S857] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-2018.

Arnold Lushion Smith1,2,3

M, b. September 10, 1914, d. April, 1980
FatherJoseph William "Joe" Smith1,2,4,5 b. June 9, 1878, d. August 19, 1953
MotherEller Stewart Prather1,2,5 b. March 9, 1883, d. June 1, 1940
     His Social Security Number was 236-10-7608.6 Arnold Lushion Smith was buried at Gethsemane Memorial Gardens, Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.7 He and Mary Elizabeth Moran were divorced.8 Arnold Lushion Smith married Mary Elizabeth Moran.9 Arnold Lushion Smith was born on September 10, 1914 at Fayette Co., West Virginia; The SSDI has a birth date of Sep 9, 1914.3,6 He married Amanda Forest Morton on July 10, 1965 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.8 Arnold Lushion Smith died in April, 1980 at West Virginia at age 65.6

Census Records

1920Dwelling 62, District 23, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia1
1930Dwelling 1098, District 13, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia2
1940Dwelling 150, District 10-16, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia9

Occupation

1940Coal miner9

Family 1

Mary Elizabeth Moran b. circa 1922
Divorce*Arnold Lushion Smith and Mary Elizabeth Moran were divorced.8 
Marriage* Arnold Lushion Smith married Mary Elizabeth Moran.9 
Children

Family 2

Amanda Forest Morton b. September 6, 1917, d. April 3, 1994
Marriage*Arnold Lushion Smith married Amanda Forest Morton on July 10, 1965 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.8 

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  4. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Joseph W. Smith obituary in the Aug 20, 1953 edition.
  5. [S2049] Beckley Raleigh Register, From the Eller Smith obituary in the Jun 2, 1940 edition.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S8184] Gethsemane Memorial Gardens, Fayette Co., WV, online www.findagrave.com.
  8. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Smith-Sharp marriage record.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  11. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Amanda Forest Morton Smith obituary in the Apr 5, 1994 edition.
  12. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Raymond Edward Smith death certificate.

Harvey "R.V." Smith1,2,3,4,5

M, b. January 16, 1917, d. June 28, 1976
FatherJoseph William "Joe" Smith1,2,3,6 b. June 9, 1878, d. August 19, 1953
MotherEller Stewart Prather1,2,6 b. March 9, 1883, d. June 1, 1940
     Harvey "R.V." Smith was buried at Huse Memorial Park, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.4,7 His Social Security Number was 233-14-0979.8 He was born on January 16, 1917 at Fayette Co., West Virginia.8,5,7 He married Elizabeth Maxel Rogers on June 16, 1944 at Little Rock, Pulaski Co., Arkansas.9 Harvey "R.V." Smith died on June 28, 1976 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 59.4,7 He R. V. Smith, 59 of Fayetteville, died Monday at his home after a short illness. He was a retired miner and a retired employee of Burlington Mills, High Point, N. C. He was a veteran of World War II and attended Salem Road Freewill Baptist Church. Surviving: wife, Mrs. Elizabeth Rogers Smith; brothers, William G. Smith of Cleveland, Ohio; Homer Smith of Ohio; Arnold Amith of Fayetteville; sister Mrs. Bessie Brown of Fayetteville. Burial will be in Huse Memorial Park, Fayetteville. on June 29, 1976.4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 62, District 23, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia1
1930Dwelling 1098, District 13, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia2
1940Dwelling 152, District 10-16, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia10

Occupation

1940Coal miner10

Family

Elizabeth Maxel Rogers b. circa 1921
Marriage*Harvey "R.V." Smith married Elizabeth Maxel Rogers on June 16, 1944 at Little Rock, Pulaski Co., Arkansas.9 

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Joseph W. Smith obituary in the Aug 20, 1953 edition.
  4. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the R. V. Smith obituary in the Jun 29, 1976 edition.
  5. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  6. [S2049] Beckley Raleigh Register, From the Eller Smith obituary in the Jun 2, 1940 edition.
  7. [S3565] The National Archives and Records Administration, U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S10986] Pulaski County Clerk, Pulaski County, Arkansas, Marriages 1838-1999.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

William Golden Smith1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. July 28, 1920, d. March 17, 1981
FatherJoseph William "Joe" Smith1,7,8,2,9,4,5 b. June 9, 1878, d. August 19, 1953
MotherEller Stewart Prather1,8,2,4,5 b. March 9, 1883, d. June 1, 1940
     William Golden Smith was buried at Huse Memorial Park, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.3 His Social Security Number was 236-22-8082.10 He was born on July 28, 1920 at Gatewood, Fayette Co., West Virginia.3,10,5,11 He married Marjorie Frances "Margie" Rogers on June 29, 1940 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.12,4 William Golden Smith died on March 17, 1981 at Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., Ohio, at age 60.3,13

Census Records

1930Dwelling 1098, District 13, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 152, District 10-16, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia8
1950Dwelling 266, District 10-40, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia9

Occupation

1950Coal miner9

Family

Marjorie Frances "Margie" Rogers b. May 3, 1922, d. January 17, 2007
Marriage*William Golden Smith married Marjorie Frances "Margie" Rogers on June 29, 1940 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.12,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S2049] Beckley Raleigh Register, From the Eller Smith obituary in the Jun 2, 1940 edition.
  3. [S4749] Huse Memorial Park, Fayette Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  5. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  6. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  7. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Joseph W. Smith obituary in the Aug 20, 1953 edition.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  11. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  12. [S2185] Dodd-Payne-Hess Funeral Home, online http://www.doddpaynehessfuneralhome.com, From the Margie F. Rogers Smith obituary.
  13. [S857] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-2018.
  14. [S1935] Plain Dealer, The, From the Donald L. Smith obituary in the May 2, 1989 edition.
  15. [S14096] Best Funeral Home, LLC., online www.bestfunerals.com, From the Delores A. Smith Grzincic obituary.
  16. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Oliver-Smith marriage record.

Bessie Marie "Bess" Smith1,2,3,4,5

F, b. February 17, 1924, d. September 30, 1991
FatherJoseph William "Joe" Smith1,2,6,7,3,5 b. June 9, 1878, d. August 19, 1953
MotherEller Stewart Prather1,2,7,3,5 b. March 9, 1883, d. June 1, 1940
     Bessie Marie "Bess" Smith was buried at Southlawn Memorial Park, 1911 Birdsong Road, Prince George, Prince George Co., Virginia.4,8 Her Social Security Number was 437-30-1240.3 Her married name was Brown.4 She married Harry Brown.4 Bessie Marie "Bess" Smith was born on February 17, 1924 at Garten, Fayette Co., West Virginia.3,4,8 As of November 2, 1937,her married name was Adkins.2 She married Jess Willard Adkins on November 2, 1937 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.2 Bessie Marie "Bess" Smith died on September 30, 1991 at Petersburg, Virginia, at age 67.3,4,8

Census Records

1930Dwelling 1098, District 13, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 152, District 10-16, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia7

Family 1

Harry Brown
Marriage*Bessie Marie "Bess" Smith married Harry Brown.4 

Family 2

Jess Willard Adkins b. May 10, 1915, d. March 29, 1967
Marriage*Bessie Marie "Bess" Smith married Jess Willard Adkins on November 2, 1937 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Adkins-Smith marriage record.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S2049] Beckley Raleigh Register, From the Eller Smith obituary in the Jun 2, 1940 edition.
  6. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Joseph W. Smith obituary in the Aug 20, 1953 edition.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S9963] Southlawn Memorial Park, Prince George Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com.
  9. [S784] Progress-Index, The, From the Gary Dale Adkins, Sr. obituary in the Oct 1, 2007 edition.
  10. [S14098] E. J. Fielding Funeral Home, online www.ejfieldingfh.com, From the David Michael Adkins, Sr. obituary.
  11. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  12. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

George William Payne1,2,3

M, b. December 1, 1900, d. January, 1981
     George William Payne was buried at Kirkland Memorial Gardens, Point Pleasant, Mason Co., West Virginia.4 His Social Security Number was 236-09-3434.5 He was born on December 1, 1900 at Crown Hill, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.2,3,5 He married Bertha Ellen Smith, daughter of Joseph William "Joe" Smith and Eller Stewart Prather, on March 16, 1925 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.2,6,7 George William Payne died in January, 1981 at West Virginia at age 80.5

Census Records

1930Dwelling 1099, District 13, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 121, District 8-7B, Pleasant, Clay Co., West Virginia8

Occupation

1930Coal miner1
1940Coal miner8

Family

Bertha Ellen Smith b. April 11, 1905, d. April 24, 1933
Marriage*George William Payne married Bertha Ellen Smith, daughter of Joseph William "Joe" Smith and Eller Stewart Prather, on March 16, 1925 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.2,6,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Payne-Smith marriage record.
  3. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  4. [S5308] Kirkland Memorial Gardens, Mason Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Bertha E. Payne death certificate.
  7. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Bertha Ella Payne obituary in the Apr 24, 1933 edition.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Pegram-Payne marriage record.
  10. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  11. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Georgia Marie Payne Paxton obituary.
  12. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.

Margaret Mae Payne1,2,3,4

F, b. January 28, 1926, d. June 22, 1990
FatherGeorge William Payne1,2,3,5 b. December 1, 1900, d. January, 1981
MotherBertha Ellen Smith1,2,3,5 b. April 11, 1905, d. April 24, 1933
     Her Social Security Number was 233-36-2935.6 Margaret Mae Payne was buried at Florida National Cemetery, 6502 SW. 102nd Ave., Bushnell, Sumter Co., Florida.7,8 She was born on January 28, 1926 at Cannelton, Fayette Co., West Virginia.2,7,9,6,3,8 As of July 13, 1945,her married name was Pegram.2 She married Lacy Arden Pegram on July 13, 1945 at Scarbro, Fayette Co., West Virginia.2,4 Margaret Mae Payne died on June 22, 1990 at Sumter Co., Florida, at age 64.7,9,6,8,4 She Margaret M. Pegram, 64, of Oxford died Friday. She moved here in 1981 from Massillon, Ohio, and was a homemaker and a Baptist. She is survived by her husband, Lacey; a brother, Robert L. Payne of St. Albans, W.Va; and a sister, Georgia Paxton of Wildwood. on June 25, 1990.4

Census Records

1930Dwelling 1099, District 13, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia1

Family

Lacy Arden Pegram b. June 28, 1918, d. April 5, 1996
Marriage*Margaret Mae Payne married Lacy Arden Pegram on July 13, 1945 at Scarbro, Fayette Co., West Virginia.2,4 

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Pegram-Payne marriage record.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S1608] Tampa Tribune, From the Margaret M. Pegram obituary in the Jun 25, 1990 edition.
  5. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Georgia Marie Payne Paxton obituary.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S1405] National Cemetery Administration, U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006.
  8. [S212] Florida National Cemetery, Sumter Co., Florida, online http://www.interment.net/data/us/fl/sumter/flornat/florida%5Fpippou.htm
  9. [S417] Florida Health Department, Florida Death Index,1877-1998.

Georgia Marie Payne1,2,3,4

F, b. August 24, 1927, d. February 2, 2016
FatherGeorge William Payne1,3,4 b. December 1, 1900, d. January, 1981
MotherBertha Ellen Smith1,3,4 b. April 11, 1905, d. April 24, 1933
     Georgia Marie Payne was buried at Greenwood Cemetery, Wildwood, Sumter Co., Florida.4,5 She Georgia Marie (Payne) Paxton, a long-time resident of Wildwood, Florida, successfully completed her life mission and went to meet her Savior and loved ones in Heaven on the 2nd of February at The Villages Hospice House in The Villages, Florida. Georgia was born on August 24, 1927 in Elk Ridge, West Virginia. She spent her life dedicated to her family. She enjoyed any activity that involved her family and their care. Georgia was an excellent cook, always having food available for whoever would stop by. She assisted with the family water well drilling business, as the bookkeeper and secretary. In her spare time, she enjoyed crocheting. Georgia married the love of her life, Clarence Sebert Paxton, on December 25, 1945 in West Virginia. They moved to Florida in 1955, where Sebert was employed as a machinist and fireman on the railroad. Georgia was a long time attendee of Discovery Church in Wildwood. She was an active volunteer during the time of the church’s bus ministry program. Georgia was preceded in her death by her parents George and Bertha Ellen (Smith) Payne; her husband of 39 years Sebert Paxton; her sister Margaret; her brother Robert (Pete); her daughter Carolyn; and her son Roger. Georgia is survived by her children, Charles (Myra) Paxton, Steve (Debbie) Paxton, Patty (Joey) Collins and daughter-in-law Luellyn; her 10 grandchildren; and her 5 great grandchildren. Interment following in Greenwood Cemetery, Wildwood.4 She was born on August 24, 1927 at Elkridge, Fayette Co., West Virginia.2,5,3,4 As of December 25, 1945,her married name was Paxton.6 She married Clarence Sebert Paxton, son of Clarence Emmet Paxton and Elizabeth Ann Mamoran, on December 25, 1945 at Ward, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.6,2,4 Georgia Marie Payne died on February 2, 2016 at The Villages, Sumter Co., Florida, at age 88.4

Census Records

1930Dwelling 1099, District 13, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia1

Family

Clarence Sebert Paxton b. June 16, 1926, d. March 27, 1985
Marriage*Georgia Marie Payne married Clarence Sebert Paxton, son of Clarence Emmet Paxton and Elizabeth Ann Mamoran, on December 25, 1945 at Ward, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.6,2,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Paxton-Payne marriage record.
  3. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  4. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Georgia Marie Payne Paxton obituary.
  5. [S4505] Greenwood Cemetery, Sumter Co., FL, online http://www.findagrave.com
  6. [S1331] Don Norman, "Descendants of Abner Jehu Paxton."
  7. [S4506] Ward Cemetery, Kanawha Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  8. [S8033] Daily Commercial, The, From the Roger L. Paxton obituary in the Nov 21, 2014 edition.

Lizzie Mae Wheeler1,2,3

F, b. August 9, 1907, d. February 15, 2002
     Her Social Security Number was 232-96-5345.4 Lizzie Mae Wheeler was buried at Pleasant View Cemetery, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.1,5 She was born on August 9, 1907 at Gatewood, Fayette Co., West Virginia; The SSDI has a birth date of Jun 17, 1907.1,4,5 As of circa 1925,her married name was Smith.6 She married Walter Edward Smith, son of Joseph William "Joe" Smith and Eller Stewart Prather, circa 1925.6,2 Lizzie Mae Wheeler died on February 15, 2002 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 94.4,1,5 She FAYETTEVILLE - Lizzie M. Smith, 94, died Friday, Feb. 15, 2002, at Elder Care of West Virginia, Ripley, following a long illness. Born Aug. 9, 1907, in Gatewood, she was the daughter of the late Charles Wheeler and Carrie Kendrick Wheeler. Mrs. Smith was a member of Pleasant View Church of the Brethren, Gatewood, and a housewife. She was preceded in death by her brothers, Frank Wheeler, William Wheeler, Joel Wheeler, Thomas Wheeler, Charles David Wheeler and John Daniel Wheeler; and her sisters, Mary West, Lucy Wheeler and Annie Wheeler. Survivors include her five sons, Dietz Smith of Chicago, Edgar Smith of Webb, Ala., Wilbur Smith of Morgantown, Paul Smith of Warren, Ohio, and Garrel Smith of Ansted; five daughters, Ethelda Sink of Cowen, Zelda Johnson of Richfield, Ohio, Donzella Atha of Oak Hill, Anna Onto of Asbury Park, N.J., and Clara White of Ripley; 40 grandchildren; 50 great-grandchildren; and 15 great-great-grandchildren. Service will be 11 a.m. Monday at Dodd-Payne-Hess Funeral Home Chapel, Fayetteville, with Pastor George Snyder officiating. Burial will follow in Pleasant View Cemetery, Route 1, Fayetteville. Friends may call 7 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Arrangements by Dodd-Payne-Hess Funeral Home, Fayetteville.
on February 17, 2002.1

Census Records

1930Dwelling 1089, District 13, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia6
1940Dwelling 132, District 10-16, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia7

Family

Walter Edward Smith b. November 7, 1902, d. July 16, 1967
Marriage*Lizzie Mae Wheeler married Walter Edward Smith, son of Joseph William "Joe" Smith and Eller Stewart Prather, circa 1925.6,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S798] Register Herald, From the Lizzie M. Smith obituary in the Feb 17, 2002 edition.
  2. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Walter Edward Smith obituary in the Jul 18, 1967 edition.
  3. [S798] Register Herald, From the Ethelda Irene Smith Sink obituary in the Nov 19, 2016 edition.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S4253] Pleasant View Cemetery, Fayette Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  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. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  9. [S8971] Tribune Chronicle, From the Paul A. Smith obituary in the Aug 30, 2020 edition.
  10. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Smith-Atha marriage record.
  11. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Sink-Smith marriage record.
  12. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  13. [S8892] Waite & Son Funeral Homes, online www.waitefuneralhome.com, From the Zelda Ruth Johnson obituary.
  14. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Atha-Smith marriage record.
  15. [S2185] Dodd-Payne-Hess Funeral Home, online http://www.doddpaynehessfuneralhome.com, From the Donzella Marie Smith Atha obituary.
  16. [S8034] Holman Headland & Abbeville Mortuaries/Cremations, online www.holmanmortuaries.com, From the Edgar Delano Smith obituary.
  17. [S1268] Dominion Post, From the Wilbur J. Smith obituary in the Dec 30, 2023 edition.
  18. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  19. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Cutright-Smith marriage record.
  20. [S1902] Tyree Funeral Home Inc. Obituary Archive, online http://www.tyreefuneralhome.com/, From the Garrel Keith Smith obituary.

Dietz Eugene Smith1,2,3,4

M, b. January 14, 1927, d. April 1, 2002
FatherWalter Edward Smith1,5,6,3,7,8,9 b. November 7, 1902, d. July 16, 1967
MotherLizzie Mae Wheeler1,2,5,6,3,7,8,9 b. August 9, 1907, d. February 15, 2002
     His Social Security Number was 235-44-7905.10 Dietz Eugene Smith married Patricia M. La Joie.11 Dietz Eugene Smith was born on January 14, 1927 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.10,3,4,9 He married Mary Elizabeth Atha on January 1, 1950 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.9 Dietz Eugene Smith and Mary Elizabeth Atha were divorced in 1978.11 Dietz Eugene Smith died on April 1, 2002 at Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois, at age 75.10,11

Census Records

1930Dwelling 1089, District 13, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 132, District 10-16, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia6

Family 1

Mary Elizabeth Atha b. January 4, 1931, d. August, 1981
Marriage*Dietz Eugene Smith married Mary Elizabeth Atha on January 1, 1950 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.9 
Divorce* Dietz Eugene Smith and Mary Elizabeth Atha were divorced in 1978.11 
Children

Family 2

Patricia M. La Joie
Marriage*Dietz Eugene Smith married Patricia M. La Joie.11 
Child
  • Jennifer La Joie Smith11

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S798] Register Herald, From the Lizzie M. Smith obituary in the Feb 17, 2002 edition.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  5. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Walter Edward Smith obituary in the Jul 18, 1967 edition.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S798] Register Herald, From the Ethelda Irene Smith Sink obituary in the Nov 19, 2016 edition.
  8. [S8971] Tribune Chronicle, From the Paul A. Smith obituary in the Aug 30, 2020 edition.
  9. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Smith-Atha marriage record.
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  11. [S1992] Smith Family Tree, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/10034764/person/-708140670?ssrc=
  12. [S493] Chicago Tribune, From the Elizabeth Atha Stott obituary in the Aug 10, 1981 edition.
  13. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.

Ethelda Irene Smith1,2,3,4

F, b. November 23, 1928, d. November 17, 2016
FatherWalter Edward Smith1,3,5,6,4,7,8 b. November 7, 1902, d. July 16, 1967
MotherLizzie Mae Wheeler1,2,3,5,6,4,7,8 b. August 9, 1907, d. February 15, 2002
     Ethelda Irene Smith was buried at High Lawn Memorial Park, Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.4,9 She was born on November 23, 1928 at Bowlin, Fayette Co., West Virginia.3,4,8,9 As of March, 1947,her married name was Sink.3 She married Charles Thomas Sink in March, 1947 at Fayette Co., West Virginia.2,3,10 Ethelda Irene Smith died on November 17, 2016 at Morgantown, Monongalia Co., West Virginia, at age 87.4,9 She Ethelda Irene (Smith) Sink, 87, of Cowen, WV, passed away Thursday, November 17, 2016, at WVU Ruby Memorial Hospital. She was born November 23, 1928, in Fayetteville, WV, a daughter of the late Walter and Lizzie Mae Wheeler Smith. Ethelda was a homemaker who loved cooking, gardening and canning what she raised. She liked writing song lyrics and poetry. She was a very loving, kind, and charitable person giving to St. Jude's and Feed the Children. She was a member of the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary, Unit 62, Cowen, and a past member of the Church of Brethren of Fayetteville. Most importantly she enjoyed being with her family. Surviving are her children, Carolyn (Okie) Thompson of Crab Orchard, Stephen Sink of Thomas Mountain, Scott (Connie) Sink of Thomas Mountain, Melissa Savage and Companion Keith of Cowen, Stewart (Beverly) Sink of Normantown, Daniel Sink and Fiance Robin of Thomas Mountain, Charles Lee Sink of Thomas Mountain, brothers, Wilbur Smith, Paul Smith, Garrel Smith, sisters, Donzella Atha, Zelda Johnson, Anna Onto, Clara White, grandchildren, Kelly, Frank, Jessica, Ryan, Christina, Kimberly, Eric, Camella, Samantha, Tara, Casey, Cyrus, and 18 great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Charles T. Sink, son, Billy Joe Sink, brothers, Dietz Smith and Edgar Smith. Burial will follow at High Lawn Memorial Park, Oak Hill. on November 19, 2016.4

Census Records

1930Dwelling 1089, District 13, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 132, District 10-16, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia6

Family

Charles Thomas Sink b. June 15, 1918, d. February 7, 2014
Marriage*Ethelda Irene Smith married Charles Thomas Sink in March, 1947 at Fayette Co., West Virginia.2,3,10 
Children

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S798] Register Herald, From the Lizzie M. Smith obituary in the Feb 17, 2002 edition.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Sink-Smith marriage record.
  4. [S798] Register Herald, From the Ethelda Irene Smith Sink obituary in the Nov 19, 2016 edition.
  5. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Walter Edward Smith obituary in the Jul 18, 1967 edition.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S8971] Tribune Chronicle, From the Paul A. Smith obituary in the Aug 30, 2020 edition.
  8. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  9. [S4671] High Lawn Memorial Park, Fayette Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  10. [S798] Register Herald, From the Charles Thomas Sink obituary in the Feb 11, 2014 edition.
  11. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Billy Joe Sink obituary in the Jan 16, 1999 edition.
  12. [S4295] Blue Ridge Funeral Homes, online www.dignitymemorial.com/funeral-homes/blue-ridge, From the Carolyn Yvonne Sink Thompson obituary.
  13. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Georgia Etta Lemon1

F, b. July 2, 1896, d. August 13, 1978
     Her Social Security Number was 233-42-1978.2 Georgia Etta Lemon was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, Mesa, Maricopa Co., Arizona.3 She was born on July 2, 1896 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.2,1 As of circa 1928,her married name was Smith.4 She married Charles Thomas Smith, son of Joseph William "Joe" Smith and Eller Stewart Prather, circa 1928.4,5 Georgia Etta Lemon died on August 13, 1978 at Arizona at age 82.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 1097, District 13, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia4
1940Dwelling 117, District 10-11, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia6

Family

Charles Thomas Smith b. March 29, 1907, d. October 31, 1954
Marriage*Georgia Etta Lemon married Charles Thomas Smith, son of Joseph William "Joe" Smith and Eller Stewart Prather, circa 1928.4,5 
Child

Citations

  1. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  2. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  3. [S11984] Mountain View Funeral Home and Cemetery, Maricopa Co., AZ, online www.findagrave.com.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Charles Thomas Smith obituary in the Nov 2, 1954 edition.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  8. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  9. [S6857] Evening Sun, The, From the Berlen Leon Smith obituary in the Mar 24, 1986 edition.

Gretchen Clara Bragg1,2,3

F, b. January 5, 1899, d. January 17, 1992
     Her Social Security Number was 232-40-3914.4 Gretchen Clara Bragg was buried at Lawson Webb Cemetery, Dothan, Fayette Co., West Virginia.5,2,3 She was born on January 5, 1899 at Dothan, Fayette Co., West Virginia.4,5,2,3 As of circa 1912,her married name was Smith.1 She married Albert Sidney Smith, son of William Riley Smith and Ellen Elizabeth Conner, circa 1912.1,6,2,3 Gretchen Clara Bragg died on January 17, 1992 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 93.4,5,2,3 She Mrs. Gretchen Clara Smith, 93, formerly of Dothan, died Friday, Jan. 17, in a Roanoke, Va. hospital, following a short illness. Born Jan. 5, 1899, at Dothan, she was the daughter of the late John and Lobe Toney Bragg. Mrs. Smith was a homemaker and was a member of the Oak View Church of God at Roanoke, Va. She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert Sidney Smith; two sons, Shelvon and Ernest Smith; a daughter, Lula Vivian Smith and a brother, Ray V. Bragg. Survivors include two daughters, Wilma Toney of Dothan and Lillian Coleman of Ft. Myers, Fla; two sons, Rev. Milton Smith of Roanoke, Va. and Edgar R. Smith of Gettysburg, Pa; 19 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren. Burial will follow in the Lawson Webb Cemetery at Dothan. on January 20, 1992.3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 50, District 19, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia7
1930Dwelling 39, District 16, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 150, District 10-22, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia8
1950Dwelling 87, District 10-45, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia9

Family

Albert Sidney Smith b. August 17, 1891, d. December 3, 1945
Marriage*Gretchen Clara Bragg married Albert Sidney Smith, son of William Riley Smith and Ellen Elizabeth Conner, circa 1912.1,6,2,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S798] Register Herald, From the Gretchen Clara Smith obituary in the Jan 20, 1992 edition.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S14100] Lawson Webb Cemetery, Fayette Co., WV, online www.findagrave.com.
  6. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Albert Sidney Smith death certificate.
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 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. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Milton K. Smith obituary in the Apr 15, 1996 edition.
  11. [S2049] Beckley Raleigh Register, From the Albert Sidney Smith obituary in the Dec 4, 1945 edition.
  12. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  13. [S798] Register Herald, From the Shelvon Smith obituary in the May 21, 1990 edition.
  14. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  15. [S13528] Fort Myers Memorial Gardens Funeral Home, online www.fortmyersmemorial.com, From the Lillian C. Coleman obituary.
  16. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Toney-Smith marriage record.
  17. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  18. [S798] Register Herald, From the Dana Wilma Smith Toney obituary in the Sep 10, 2003 edition.
  19. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Smith-Good marriage record.
  20. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, Fron the Ernest Donald Smith death certificate.

Shelvon A. Smith1,2,3,4

M, b. August 17, 1916, d. May 19, 1990
FatherAlbert Sidney Smith5,6,7,1,2,4 b. August 17, 1891, d. December 3, 1945
MotherGretchen Clara Bragg5,6,7,1,2,4 b. January 5, 1899, d. January 17, 1992
     Shelvon A. Smith was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.8,4 His Social Security Number was 235-07-7103.9 He was born on August 17, 1916 at Dothan, Fayette Co., West Virginia.9,2,3,4 He married Margie Lana Painter on April 8, 1940 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.10,2 Shelvon A. Smith died on May 19, 1990 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 73.9,4 He Shelvon Smith, 73, died Saturday, May 19, in a Beckley hospital of an apparent heart attack. Born Aug. 17, 1916, at Dothan, he was the son of Gretchen Bragg Smith of Gettysburg, Pa., and the late Albert Smith. Mr. Smith was a retired miner having retired from the New River Company at Siltex Mines. He was a member of the Oak Hill Baptist Church, the United Mine Workers of America, Oak Hill Lodge No. 120 A.F and A.M., Sewell Chapter No. 24 R.A.M., Mount Hope Commandary No. 22 K.T., Beni Keaem Shrine Temple, the Fayette County Shrine Club, Scottish Rite Bodies, Oak Hill Chapter No. 107 O.E.S. and the Knights of Pythias. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Sharon Chaanine in 1983. Survivors include his wife, Margie L. Smith; a son, Winston S. Smith of Oak Hill; a daughter, Delilah Gail Knox of Powhatan, Va; two brothers, Edger Smith of Gettysburg, and Milton K. Smith of Roanoke, Va; two sisters, Wilma Toney of Dothan, and Lillian Coleman of Fort Myers, Fla., and five grandchildren. Burial will be in the Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens at Prosperity with Masonic graveside rites. on May 21, 1990.4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 50, District 19, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia5
1930Dwelling 39, District 16, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia6
1940Dwelling 106, District 10-22, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia11

Occupation

1940Coal miner11

Family

Margie Lana Painter b. April 10, 1920, d. July 3, 2003
Marriage*Shelvon A. Smith married Margie Lana Painter on April 8, 1940 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.10,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S798] Register Herald, From the Gretchen Clara Smith obituary in the Jan 20, 1992 edition.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
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