Beatrice Builla Hall1,2

F, b. March 21, 1888, d. February 16, 1909
FatherWilliam T. Hall1,2 b. July 10, 1867, d. October 28, 1939
MotherMary Della "Dellie" Cole1,2 b. October 11, 1866, d. November 16, 1943
     Beatrice Builla Hall was born on March 21, 1888 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.2,3 As of October 12, 1904,her married name was Clark.2 She married Clarence Alonzo Clark on October 12, 1904 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.2,3 Beatrice Builla Hall died on February 16, 1909 at Duhring, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 20; Died from complications from childbirth.3

Census Records

1900Dwelling 122, District 87, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia1

Family

Clarence Alonzo Clark b. September 2, 1879, d. August 2, 1971
Marriage*Beatrice Builla Hall married Clarence Alonzo Clark on October 12, 1904 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.2,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Clark-Hall marriage record.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the B. B. Clark death record.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S4946] Point Pleasant Register, From the Merrill C. Clark obituary in the Jan 6, 1996 edition.

Andrew Warner "Andy" Pickett1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8

M, b. November 10, 1892, d. April 23, 1956
FatherRoderick Asbury Pickett1,9,5,7,10 b. circa 1869, d. 1917
MotherMagdalena Catherine "Lana" Cole1,9,2,5,7,10 b. October 3, 1867, d. September 2, 1953
     Andrew Warner "Andy" Pickett was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, 3410 Coal Heritage Road, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.5,6,7 He was born on November 10, 1892 at Elkhorn, McDowell Co., West Virginia; His WWI Draft Registration card has a birth date of Nov 10, 1893.4,5,6,8 He married Helen Amy Gilmore circa 1912.3,11,7,12 Andrew Warner "Andy" Pickett died on April 23, 1956 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 63.5,6,7 He Funeral services for Andrew Warner Pickett, 63, lifelong resident of Duhring, will be conducted Wednesday. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery. Pickett died yesterday morning in the Blueiield Sanitarium following a long illness. He was the son of the late Lena Cole and Rodnick Pickett of Duhring. He was a member of the Bramwell Masonic Lodge No. 45, and Bramwell Chapter No. 15. Survivors include his wife, the former Miss Helen Gilmore; one daughter, Mrs. Lena Thompson; two sons, R. B. (Pat) of Keystone and Joe of Baltimore, Md; one sister, Mrs. Nellie Surface of Duhring; two brothers, T. R. Pickett of Route One, Bluefield and Joe Pickett of Beckley; and eight grandchildren. on April 24, 1956.7

Census Records

1900Dwelling 122, District 87, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia1
1910Dwelling 151, District 141, Goodwill, Mercer Co., West Virginia9
1920Dwelling 46, District 100, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia2
1930Dwelling 210, District 31, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia3
1940Dwelling 36, District 28-52, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia13

Occupation

1917Brick layer4
1920Brick mason2
1930Grocery store clerk3
1940Brick mason13

Family

Helen Amy Gilmore b. December 2, 1897, d. April 15, 1986
Marriage*Andrew Warner "Andy" Pickett married Helen Amy Gilmore circa 1912.3,11,7,12 
Children

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 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. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  5. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Andrew Warner Pickett death certificate.
  6. [S3221] Woodlawn Memorial Park, Mercer Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  7. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Andrew Warner Pickett obituary in the Apr 24, 1956 edition.
  8. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  9. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Lana Catherine Pickett obituary in the Sep 3, 1953 edition.
  11. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Rodrick B. Pickett obituary in the May 14, 2006 edition.
  12. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Helen Amy Pickett obituary in the Apr 16, 1986 edition.
  13. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Joe Samuel Pickett obituary in the Jun 17, 1979 edition.
  15. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Joseph Hudson Pickett1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12

M, b. August 8, 1894, d. December 24, 1960
FatherRoderick Asbury Pickett1,2,8,13,14 b. circa 1869, d. 1917
MotherMagdalena Catherine "Lana" Cole1,2,3,8,13,14 b. October 3, 1867, d. September 2, 1953
     Joseph Hudson Pickett was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.8,9,12 He was born on August 8, 1894 at Elkhorn, McDowell Co., West Virginia; His obituary has a birth date of Aug 8, 1895.4,9,10,11,12 He married Vivian Velva Giilkinsen on June 5, 1937 at Summers Co., West Virginia.6 Joseph Hudson Pickett died on December 24, 1960 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 66.7,8,9,10,12 He Funeral services for Joseph Hudson Pickett, 65, of 225 Second St. will be conducted today. Burial will follow in Sunset Memorial Park. Pickett died in a local hospital at 11:55 a.m. Saturday after a long illness. Born at Bramwell, Aug. 8, 1895, he was a son of the late Roderick A. and Lana Cole Pickett. He had been a resident of Beckley for the past 24 years and was a member of the First Baptist Church in Beckley. Pallbearers will be Roy A. Jones, A. F. Bryson, C. G. Wauhop, J. G. Williams, Clyde Hawley, and Tony Morino. on December 26, 1960.8

Census Records

1900Dwelling 122, District 87, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia1
1910Dwelling 151, District 141, Goodwill, Mercer Co., West Virginia2
1920Dwelling 46, District 100, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia3
1930Dwelling 221, District 31, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia5
1940Dwelling 184, District 41-30, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia15

Occupation

1920Brick mason3
1930Brick layer5
1940Brick layer15

Family

Vivian Velva Giilkinsen b. May 26, 1902, d. March 30, 2001
Marriage*Joseph Hudson Pickett married Vivian Velva Giilkinsen on June 5, 1937 at Summers Co., West Virginia.6 
Child
  • Kathryn Belle Pickett16

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Pickett-Gilkinsen marriage record.
  7. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Joseph Hudson Pickett death record.
  8. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Joseph Hudson Pickett obituary in the Dec 26, 1960 edition.
  9. [S2590] Sunset Memorial Park, Raleigh Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=wallace&GSfn=victoria&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=52&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=69824791&CRid=80051&df=all&
  10. [S9842] Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Veterans Administration Master Index, 1917-1940.
  11. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  12. [S3565] The National Archives and Records Administration, U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963.
  13. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Andrew Warner Pickett obituary in the Apr 24, 1956 edition.
  14. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Lana Catherine Pickett obituary in the Sep 3, 1953 edition.
  15. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  16. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Nellie Gray Pickett1,2,3,4,5

F, b. September 12, 1897, d. February 2, 1973
FatherRoderick Asbury Pickett6,1,7,4,5 b. circa 1869, d. 1917
MotherMagdalena Catherine "Lana" Cole6,1,2,7,4,5 b. October 3, 1867, d. September 2, 1953
     Nellie Gray Pickett was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, 3410 Coal Heritage Road, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.8,4 Her Social Security Number was 233-96-2934.9 She was born on September 12, 1897 at Duhring, Mercer Co., West Virginia.6,9,4,5 As of February 14, 1925,her married name was Surface.3 She married Robert Augustus "Gussie" Surface on February 14, 1925 at Montcalm, Mercer Co., West Virginia.3,4,5 Nellie Gray Pickett died on February 2, 1973 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 75.9,10,4,5 She SURFACE, Nellie G., 75, of Duhring who died Friday in a Bluefield hospital following a short illness. Born in Duhring, she was a daughter of the late R. A. and Lana Cole Pickett. She was a lifelong resident of Duhring. She was a member of the Duhring Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by three brothers. Survivors include her husband, Robert G. Surface; one daughter, Mrs. Ruby Lee Moore of Duhring; one son, Robert W. Surface of Duhring; and a granddaughter, Mrs. Lana Sue Neilson of Glen Burnie, Md. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery in Bluewell. Pallbearers: Paul Delida, Sonny Thomason, Harold Scott, Jerry Farris, and Jim Lowman. on February 3, 1973.5

Census Records

1900Dwelling 122, District 87, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia6
1910Dwelling 151, District 141, Goodwill, Mercer Co., West Virginia1
1920Dwelling 46, District 100, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia2
1930Dwelling 41, District 31, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia11
1940Dwelling 40, District 28-52, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia12

Family

Robert Augustus "Gussie" Surface b. March 7, 1897, d. December 24, 1978
Marriage*Nellie Gray Pickett married Robert Augustus "Gussie" Surface on February 14, 1925 at Montcalm, Mercer Co., West Virginia.3,4,5 
Children

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. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Surface-Pickett marriage record.
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Nellie G. Surface death certificate.
  5. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Nellie G. Surface obituary in the Feb 3, 1973 edition.
  6. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Andrew Warner Pickett obituary in the Apr 24, 1956 edition.
  8. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Nellie G. Surface obituary in the Feb 4, 1973 edition.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Robert Augustus Surface obituary in the Dec 25, 1978 edition.
  11. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Robert Warner Surface obituary in the Sep 26, 1979 edition.
  14. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  15. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  16. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Ruby Lee Surface Crouse obituary in the Apr 19, 1991 edition.

Theodore Roosevelt "Teddy" Pickett Sr.1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8

M, b. April 25, 1905, d. February 19, 1965
FatherRoderick Asbury Pickett1,9,10 b. circa 1869, d. 1917
MotherMagdalena Catherine "Lana" Cole1,2,3,6,9,10 b. October 3, 1867, d. September 2, 1953
     His Social Security Number was 234-01-4450.11 Theodore Roosevelt "Teddy" Pickett Sr. was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, 3410 Coal Heritage Road, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.6,12,7 He was born on April 25, 1905 at Duhring, Mercer Co., West Virginia.11,6,12,8 He married Mildred Gertrude Shutt on May 11, 1925 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.4,5,7,13 Theodore Roosevelt "Teddy" Pickett Sr. died on February 19, 1965 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 59.6,12,7 He Funeral services for Theodore Roosevelt Pickett, 59, of Sandlick Junction (Rt. 3), Bluefield, who died Friday morning at his home, will be conducted Sunday. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery. Members of the Matoaka Moose Lodge, of which he was a member, will be pallbearers. Terry Pickett, Pam Pickett, Tammy Pickett, Regina Ratliff, Brenda Miller, Drema Miller, Edith Jackson, Phyllis Vest, Rebecca Poe, Sharon Poff, Cookie Poe, Libby Hall, Polly Beckner, Brenda Hall, Shirley Conner, Eva Sheets, Barbara Ann Connely and Brenda Bostic will curry flowers. Born at Duhring, he was a son of the late W. M. and Kitty Cole Pickett. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Gertrude Shutt Pickett; one daughter, Mrs. Willie Havens of Columbus, Ohio; three sons, T. R. Jr. and Nelson Pickett of Columbus, and Kelly Pickett of Fairfax, Va; one sister, Mrs. Gussie Surface of Bullring; 17 grandchildren. on February 21, 1965.7

Census Records

1910Dwelling 151, District 141, Goodwill, Mercer Co., West Virginia1
1920Dwelling 46, District 100, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia2
1930Dwelling 221, District 31, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia3
1940Dwelling 17, District 28-54, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia14

Occupation

1930Brick layer3
1940Brick layer14

Family

Mildred Gertrude Shutt b. June 25, 1905, d. February 4, 1972
Marriage*Theodore Roosevelt "Teddy" Pickett Sr. married Mildred Gertrude Shutt on May 11, 1925 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.4,5,7,13 
Children

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 Pickett-Shutt marriage record.
  5. [S1420] Columbus Dispatch, The, From the Theodore R. Pickett, Jr. obituary in the Oct 24, 1998 edition.
  6. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Theodore Roosevelt Pickett death record.
  7. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Theodore Roosevelt Pickett obituary in the Feb 21, 1965 edition.
  8. [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.
  9. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Andrew Warner Pickett obituary in the Apr 24, 1956 edition.
  10. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Lana Catherine Pickett obituary in the Sep 3, 1953 edition.
  11. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  12. [S3221] Woodlawn Memorial Park, Mercer Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  13. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Gertrude Shutt Pickett obituary in the Feb 6, 1972 edition.
  14. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Joyce Pickett Havens obituary in the Jul 5, 2009 edition.
  16. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  17. [S1576] VA, USA: National Publishing Co., 1946 Young American Patriots. Richmond, U. S., World War II Young American Patriots, 1941-1945.
  18. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Rodrick Pickett obituary in the Nov 26, 1998 edition.
  19. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  20. [S5158] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.

Helen Amy Gilmore1,2,3

F, b. December 2, 1897, d. April 15, 1986
     Her Social Security Number was 233-52-5147.4 Helen Amy Gilmore was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, 3410 Coal Heritage Road, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.3,5 She was born on December 2, 1897 at Pennsylvania; The SSDI has a birth date of Dec 5, 1897.6,4,5 As of circa 1912,her married name was Pickett.7 She married Andrew Warner "Andy" Pickett, son of Roderick Asbury Pickett and Magdalena Catherine "Lana" Cole, circa 1912.7,1,2,3 Helen Amy Gilmore died on April 15, 1986 at Duhring, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 88.4,3,5 She Mrs. Helen Amy Pickett, 88, of Route 2, Box 453, Duhring, died Tuesday at her home. A resident of Duhring for 70 years, she was a former post mistress at Duhring. She was a charter member of the Duhring Church of Christ and was preceded in death by her husband, Andrew W. Pickett in 1955 and two sons, Joe and Alcott Pickett. Bom in Forrest County, Pa., she was a daughter of the late Samuel B. and Ida Hall Gilmore. Survivors: son, the Rev. R.B. “Pat” Pickett of Duhring; daughter, Mrs. Jimmie (Lana) Thompson of Sandston, Va; sister, Mrs. Joe (Virginia) Wyockym of Clarksburg; nine grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild. Burial at Woodlawn Memorial Park, Bluewell. on April 16, 1986.3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 46, District 100, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia6
1930Dwelling 210, District 31, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia7
1940Dwelling 36, District 28-52, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia8

Family

Andrew Warner "Andy" Pickett b. November 10, 1892, d. April 23, 1956
Marriage*Helen Amy Gilmore married Andrew Warner "Andy" Pickett, son of Roderick Asbury Pickett and Magdalena Catherine "Lana" Cole, circa 1912.7,1,2,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Rodrick B. Pickett obituary in the May 14, 2006 edition.
  2. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Andrew Warner Pickett obituary in the Apr 24, 1956 edition.
  3. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Helen Amy Pickett obituary in the Apr 16, 1986 edition.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S3221] Woodlawn Memorial Park, Mercer Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  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. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Joe Samuel Pickett obituary in the Jun 17, 1979 edition.
  10. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Rev. Rodrick Berton "Pat" Pickett1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. April 25, 1914, d. May 12, 2006
FatherAndrew Warner "Andy" Pickett1,2,4,7,8,9 b. November 10, 1892, d. April 23, 1956
MotherHelen Amy Gilmore1,2,4,7,8,9 b. December 2, 1897, d. April 15, 1986
     His Social Security Number was 236-09-2762.10 Rev. Rodrick Berton "Pat" Pickett was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, 3410 Coal Heritage Road, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.4 He was born on April 25, 1914 at Jenkins, Letcher Co., Kentucky.10,4,5,6 He married Aileen Alice Johnson on February 6, 1935 at New Hope, Mercer Co., West Virginia.3,11 Rev. Rodrick Berton "Pat" Pickett died on May 12, 2006 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 92.10,12 He Minister Rodrick B. "Pat" Pickett, 92, of Route 1, Box 494-A, Bluefield, formerly of Duhring, passed away on Friday, May 12, 2006 at the St. Lukes Hospital in Bluefield. Mr. Pickett was born on April 25, 1914 in Jenkins, Ky. to the late Andrew Pickett and Helen Gilmore Pickett. Mr. Pickett retired as a mine foreman after 45 years of service with the Eastern Gas and Fuel Company and served as pastor for the past 50 years, without compensation, at the Duhring Church of Christ in Duhring. He was a resident of Mercer County for most of his life, and he was a member of the Bluewell Public Service District as a commissioner. Mr. Pickett's main passions in life were preaching and teaching the word of God and his loving family. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Aileen Alice Johnson Pickett and two brothers, Alcot Pickett and Joe Pickett. Survivors include one daughter, Myra Hedrick of Bluefield; two grandchildren, Rodrick Hedrick and wife Cindy of Shady Springs, and Donna Ray and David of Wichita, Kan; four great-grandchildren, Sarah, Tim, Austin and Adam; one sister, Lana Thompson and husband Jim of Sanston, Va; special caregiver, Margaret Nelson of Duhring. Burial will be at the Woodlawn Memorial Gardens in Bluewell. on May 14, 2006.4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 46, District 100, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia1
1930Dwelling 210, District 31, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia2
1940Dwelling 429, District 28-52, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia13

Occupation

1940Coal miner13

Family

Aileen Alice Johnson b. May 24, 1914, d. January 12, 1986
Marriage*Rev. Rodrick Berton "Pat" Pickett married Aileen Alice Johnson on February 6, 1935 at New Hope, Mercer Co., West Virginia.3,11 
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. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Pickett-Johnston marriage record.
  4. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Rodrick B. Pickett obituary in the May 14, 2006 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. [S1323] Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives, Kentucky Birth Index, 1911-1999.
  7. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Andrew Warner Pickett obituary in the Apr 24, 1956 edition.
  8. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Helen Amy Pickett obituary in the Apr 16, 1986 edition.
  9. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Joe Samuel Pickett obituary in the Jun 17, 1979 edition.
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  11. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Aileen Alice Pickett obituary in the Jan 14, 1986 edition.
  12. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Rodrick B. Pickett obituary in the May 14, 2006 edition.
  13. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  15. [S4219] Cravens-Shires Funeral Home, online http://www.cravens-shires.com, From the Myra Pickett Hedrick obituary.

Joseph Samuel "Joe" Pickett1,2,3,4,5

M, b. September 26, 1915, d. June 16, 1979
FatherAndrew Warner "Andy" Pickett1,2,6,7,8,4,5 b. November 10, 1892, d. April 23, 1956
MotherHelen Amy Gilmore1,2,6,7,8,4,5 b. December 2, 1897, d. April 15, 1986
     His Social Security Number was 236-09-2769.9 Joseph Samuel "Joe" Pickett was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, 3410 Coal Heritage Road, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.5 He and Mary Frances Sexton were divorced.4 Joseph Samuel "Joe" Pickett and Rachel Mae Pierce were divorced.10,4 Joseph Samuel "Joe" Pickett was born on September 26, 1915 at Duhring, Mercer Co., West Virginia.9,3,5,11 He married Rachel Mae Pierce on February 10, 1936 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.4 Joseph Samuel "Joe" Pickett married Mary Frances Sexton on October 27, 1951 at Tazewell Co., Virginia.4 Joseph Samuel "Joe" Pickett married Carolyn Ruth Overbay on March 4, 1970 at Tazewell Co., Virginia.4,12 Joseph Samuel "Joe" Pickett died on June 16, 1979 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 63.9,5 He Joe Samuel Pickett, 63, of Duhring died Saturday in a Bluefield hospital following a long illness. Born Sept 26, 1915, at Duhring, he was a son of Helen Gilmore Pickett of Duhring and the late Andrew W. Pickett. He had been a life long resident of Duhring and was a retired miner and carpenter. He was a member of the Duhring Community Church and was preceded in death by his father and one brother, Alcott Pickett. In addition to his mother, survivors include his widow, Ruth Pickett of Duhring; four daughters, Nellie Pickett and Virginia Pickett, both of the home, Linda Thomas of Baltimore, Md., and Wilda Bickford of Baltimore; two sons, Dale Pickett and Robert Pickett, both of Baltimore; one step-daughter, Doris Isennock of Baltimore; one sister, Mrs. Lana Thompson of Sandston, Va; one brother, R. B. Pickett of Duhrig; eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Memorial Park Cemetery at Bluewell. Pallbearers will be D. C. Thomas, Ronnie Thomas, Jim Willhite, Jimmy Lowe, Harry Lowe and Donald Hedrick. on June 17, 1979.5

Census Records

1920Dwelling 46, District 100, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia1
1930Dwelling 210, District 31, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia2
1940Dwelling 430, District 28-52, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia13

Occupation

1940Coal miner13

Family 1

Rachel Mae Pierce b. February 6, 1913, d. July 13, 1993
Divorce*Joseph Samuel "Joe" Pickett and Rachel Mae Pierce were divorced.10,4 
Marriage* Joseph Samuel "Joe" Pickett married Rachel Mae Pierce on February 10, 1936 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.4 
Children

Family 2

Mary Frances Sexton b. January 25, 1929, d. November 29, 2009
Divorce*Joseph Samuel "Joe" Pickett and Mary Frances Sexton were divorced.4 
Marriage* Joseph Samuel "Joe" Pickett married Mary Frances Sexton on October 27, 1951 at Tazewell Co., Virginia.4 

Family 3

Carolyn Ruth Overbay b. February 7, 1949, d. January 12, 2002
Marriage*Joseph Samuel "Joe" Pickett married Carolyn Ruth Overbay on March 4, 1970 at Tazewell Co., Virginia.4,12 
Children
  • Nellie Gene Pickett5,12
  • Virginia Pickett5,12

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. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  5. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Joe Samuel Pickett obituary in the Jun 17, 1979 edition.
  6. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Rodrick B. Pickett obituary in the May 14, 2006 edition.
  7. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Andrew Warner Pickett obituary in the Apr 24, 1956 edition.
  8. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Helen Amy Pickett obituary in the Apr 16, 1986 edition.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S1710] Baltimore Sun, From the R. Mae Pierce Wagner obituary in the Jul 15, 1993 edition.
  11. [S3221] Woodlawn Memorial Park, Mercer Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  12. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Carolyn Ruth Pickett obituary in the Jan 15, 2002 edition.
  13. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Edward Alcott Pickett1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. January 26, 1919, d. February 6, 1955
FatherAndrew Warner "Andy" Pickett1,2,3,4,7,8,5 b. November 10, 1892, d. April 23, 1956
MotherHelen Amy Gilmore1,2,3,4,7,8,5 b. December 2, 1897, d. April 15, 1986
     Edward Alcott Pickett was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, 3410 Coal Heritage Road, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.9 He was born on January 26, 1919 at Duhring, Mercer Co., West Virginia.9,4,6 He married Ressie O. Jeffrey on December 7, 1940 at Tazewell Co., Virginia.4 Edward Alcott Pickett died on February 6, 1955 at Baltimore Co., Maryland, at age 36.9

Census Records

1920Dwelling 46, District 100, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia1
1930Dwelling 210, District 31, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia2
1940Dwelling 36, District 28-52, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia7

Family

Ressie O. Jeffrey b. July 22, 1920, d. November 12, 1984
Marriage*Edward Alcott Pickett married Ressie O. Jeffrey on December 7, 1940 at Tazewell Co., Virginia.4 
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. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Rodrick B. Pickett obituary in the May 14, 2006 edition.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  5. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Joe Samuel Pickett obituary in the Jun 17, 1979 edition.
  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. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Helen Amy Pickett obituary in the Apr 16, 1986 edition.
  9. [S3221] Woodlawn Memorial Park, Mercer Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  10. [S1799] Orlando Sentinel, From the Ressie O. Loreto obituary in the Nov 13, 1984 edition.
  11. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Ellen Gail Pickett Cope Guard obituary.

Mildred Gertrude Shutt1,2,3,4,5,6

F, b. June 25, 1905, d. February 4, 1972
     Mildred Gertrude Shutt was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, 3410 Coal Heritage Road, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.7,6 Her Social Security Number was 235-68-6973.8 She was born on June 25, 1905 at Montcalm, Mercer Co., West Virginia; Her gravestone has a birth year of 1906.8,7,6 As of May 11, 1925,her married name was Pickett.2 She married Theodore Roosevelt "Teddy" Pickett Sr., son of Roderick Asbury Pickett and Magdalena Catherine "Lana" Cole, on May 11, 1925 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.2,3,5,6 Mildred Gertrude Shutt died on February 4, 1972 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 66.8,7,6 She Mrs. Gertrude Shutt Pickett, 66, of Rt. 3, (Sandlick Junction) Bluefield, died at her home Friday afternoon following a long illness. Born in Montcalm, she was a daughter of the late Nelson E. Shutt and Mrs. Nora Bowman Shutt of Rt. 3, Bluefield. She was a member of the Montcalm United Methodist Church, the Rock Chapter of the Eastern Star No. 130 of Montcalm. She formerly owned and operated the Picketts Grocery at Sandlick Junction for 40 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, T. R. Pickett, in February of 1965. Surviving in addition to her mother are one daughter, Mrs. Willie (Joyce) Havens of Columbus, Ohio; three sons, Ted Pickett Jr. and Nelson Pickett, both of Columbus, and Kelly Pickett of Fairfax, Va; two sisters, Mrs. Carl (Marie); Foye of Bluefield, Mrs. Cecil (Bernice) Martin of McComas; four brothers, Harry Shutt of Rt. I, Bluefield, Kelly Shutt of Princeton, Bernard Shutt of Buena Vista, Va., and Clyde Shutt of Rt. 3, Bluefield; 15 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery at Bluewell. Pallbearers will be James Blevins, Carlton Combs, Pat Pickett, Clayton Bishop, Bob Bostic, Sam Taylor, Teddy King and Ellis Bostic. Honorary pallbearers will be Joe Pickett, Charles Blevins, Dowe Shrader and Rev. J. F. Oblinger. Members of the Rock Chapter No. 130 Order of the Eastern Star will carry flowers. on February 6, 1972.6

Census Records

1930Dwelling 221, District 31, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 17, District 28-54, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia9

Occupation

1940Grocery store propriator9

Family

Theodore Roosevelt "Teddy" Pickett Sr. b. April 25, 1905, d. February 19, 1965
Marriage*Mildred Gertrude Shutt married Theodore Roosevelt "Teddy" Pickett Sr., son of Roderick Asbury Pickett and Magdalena Catherine "Lana" Cole, on May 11, 1925 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.2,3,5,6 
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 Pickett-Shutt marriage record.
  3. [S1420] Columbus Dispatch, The, From the Theodore R. Pickett, Jr. obituary in the Oct 24, 1998 edition.
  4. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Joyce Pickett Havens obituary in the Jul 5, 2009 edition.
  5. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Theodore Roosevelt Pickett obituary in the Feb 21, 1965 edition.
  6. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Gertrude Shutt Pickett obituary in the Feb 6, 1972 edition.
  7. [S3221] Woodlawn Memorial Park, Mercer Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  11. [S1576] VA, USA: National Publishing Co., 1946 Young American Patriots. Richmond, U. S., World War II Young American Patriots, 1941-1945.
  12. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Rodrick Pickett obituary in the Nov 26, 1998 edition.
  13. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  14. [S5158] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.

Theodore Roosevelt "Ted" Pickett Jr.1,2,3,4,5

M, b. April 15, 1926, d. October 22, 1998
FatherTheodore Roosevelt "Teddy" Pickett Sr.1,2,6,7,8,4,9,10 b. April 25, 1905, d. February 19, 1965
MotherMildred Gertrude Shutt1,2,6,7,8,4,9,10 b. June 25, 1905, d. February 4, 1972
     His Social Security Number was 233-34-9937.11 Theodore Roosevelt "Ted" Pickett Jr. was buried at Pataskala Cemetery, Pataskala, Licking Co., Ohio.2,12,13 He was born on April 15, 1926 at St. Petersburg, Pinellas Co., Florida.11,2,12,5,14,13,15,16,9 He married Marie Canzel Burchett on August 23, 1949 at Bland Co., Virginia.2,17,3 Theodore Roosevelt "Ted" Pickett Jr. died on October 22, 1998 at Alexandria, Licking Co., Ohio, at age 72.11,2,12,5,13,15 He Theodore R. "Ted" Pickett Jr., 72, of Alexandria, died at his residence Thursday, October 22, 1998. Born April 15, 1926 in St. Petersburg, Fla., son of the late Theodore R. and Mildred G. (Shutt) Pickett. He was a self employed bricklayer, owned and operated Ted's Marathon Station in Reynoldsburg for many years. Attended Bethel Baptist Church. WW II Army veteran. Former member of Masonic Lodge and Bricklayers Union, and was an avid outdoor person. Surviving are his wife, Marie C. (Burchett) Pickett; daughters, Patricia (E. Thomas) Monroe of Hickory, N.C. and Pam (Ted) Chilcote of Groveport; sons, Thomas V. (June) Pickett of Montcalm, W.Va. and Steven L. Pickett of Alexandria; 7 grandchildren, including Heather, Jettie and Deanna; 6 great-grandchildren; brothers, Nelson Pickett of Bluefield, W.Va. and Kelly Pickett of Fairfax, Va; sister, Joyce Havens of Montcalm, W.Va; numerous nieces and nephews. Burial in Pataskala Cemetery. Military service will be conducted at the graveside. on October 24, 1998.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 221, District 31, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 17, District 28-54, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia7

Family

Marie Canzel Burchett b. February 28, 1919, d. January 1, 2007
Marriage*Theodore Roosevelt "Ted" Pickett Jr. married Marie Canzel Burchett on August 23, 1949 at Bland Co., Virginia.2,17,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1420] Columbus Dispatch, The, From the Theodore R. Pickett, Jr. obituary in the Oct 24, 1998 edition.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S857] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-2018.
  6. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Joyce Pickett Havens obituary in the Jul 5, 2009 edition.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Gertrude Shutt Pickett obituary in the Feb 6, 1972 edition.
  9. [S1576] VA, USA: National Publishing Co., 1946 Young American Patriots. Richmond, U. S., World War II Young American Patriots, 1941-1945.
  10. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Rodrick Pickett obituary in the Nov 26, 1998 edition.
  11. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  12. [S4580] Pataskala Cemetery, Licking Co., OH, online http://www.findagrave.com
  13. [S1405] National Cemetery Administration, U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006.
  14. [S14147] Unknown compiler, U.S., Korean War Era Draft Cards, 1948-1959.
  15. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  16. [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.
  17. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Marie Canzel Burchett Tesso Pickett obituary in the Jan 5, 2007 edition.
  18. [S1420] Columbus Dispatch, The, From the Steven L. Pickett obituary in the Mar 17, 2010 edition.

Joyce Argene Pickett1,2,3

F, b. March 13, 1928, d. July 3, 2009
FatherTheodore Roosevelt "Teddy" Pickett Sr.1,4,2,5,3,6,7 b. April 25, 1905, d. February 19, 1965
MotherMildred Gertrude Shutt1,4,2,5,3,6,7 b. June 25, 1905, d. February 4, 1972
     Her Social Security Number was 233-44-9584.8 Joyce Argene Pickett was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, 3410 Coal Heritage Road, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.2,9 She was born on March 13, 1928 at Jacksonville, Duval Co., Florida.2,8 As of March 13, 1948,her married name was Ratcliff.3 She married Norman William Ratcliff Jr. on March 13, 1948 at Tazewell, Tazewell Co., Virginia.10,3 As of July 19, 1958,her married name was Havens.3 Joyce Argene Pickett married Willie Junior Havens on July 19, 1958 at Lebanon, Russell Co., Virginia.2,3,11,6 Joyce Argene Pickett died on July 3, 2009 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 81.2,8 She Joyce Pickett Havens, 81, of Bluefield, W.Va. passed away on Friday, July 03, 2009 at her home. She was born on March 13, 1928 in Jacksonville, Fla. to the late Ted Pickett and Gertrude Shutt Pickett. She attended of the Montcalm Pentecostal Church and has been a lifelong resident of Montcalm. Joyce was a member of the Bluefield Moose Lodge Chapter 565. She attended Bluefield State College where she earned a degree in education. Mrs. Havens worked as a teacher and business woman for many years. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Willie J. Havens; two brothers, Ted Pickett Jr. and Nelson Pickett; two grandsons; and one great-grandson. Survivors include: Three sons, Bernie E. Ratcliff and wife Debbie of Buckeye Lake Thornville, Ohio, David W. Havens of Bluefield, W.Va., Craig M. Havens and wife Cynthia of Montcalm, W.Va; four daughters, Shirley A. Miller and Pat Tiller of Rock, W.Va., Judy G. Norris and husband Don of Rock, W.Va., Regina S. Pennington and husband Robert of Boissevain, Va., Bernice M. Lucado and husband Bucky of Bluefield, W.Va; one brother, Kelly E. Pickett of Lake Anna, Va; special care taker, Kathy J. Hicks; thirteen grandchildren; and twenty great-grandchildren. Women of the Moose Lodge Chapter 565 will hold a special ceremony prior to the funeral service. Entombment will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Park Mausoleum. on July 5, 2009.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 221, District 31, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 17, District 28-54, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia5

Family 1

Norman William Ratcliff Jr. b. November 15, 1925, d. August 7, 1999
Marriage*Joyce Argene Pickett married Norman William Ratcliff Jr. on March 13, 1948 at Tazewell, Tazewell Co., Virginia.10,3 
Children
  • Shirley Argene Ratcliff2,11,12
  • Judy G. Ratcliff2,11,12
  • Bernard E. "Bernie" Ratcliff2,11,12
  • Regina Sue Ratcliff2,11,12,3
  • Bernice Marie Ratcliff2,11,12,3

Family 2

Willie Junior Havens b. June 3, 1933, d. September 7, 2008
Marriage*Joyce Argene Pickett married Willie Junior Havens on July 19, 1958 at Lebanon, Russell Co., Virginia.2,3,11,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Joyce Pickett Havens obituary in the Jul 5, 2009 edition.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S1420] Columbus Dispatch, The, From the Theodore R. Pickett, Jr. obituary in the Oct 24, 1998 edition.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Gertrude Shutt Pickett obituary in the Feb 6, 1972 edition.
  7. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Rodrick Pickett obituary in the Nov 26, 1998 edition.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S3221] Woodlawn Memorial Park, Mercer Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  10. [S1576] VA, USA: National Publishing Co., 1946 Young American Patriots. Richmond, U. S., World War II Young American Patriots, 1941-1945.
  11. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Willie J. Havens obituary in the Sep 8, 2008 edition.
  12. [S4219] Cravens-Shires Funeral Home, online http://www.cravens-shires.com, From the David Wayne Havens obituary.
  13. [S4219] Cravens-Shires Funeral Home, online http://www.cravens-shires.com, From the Craig M. Havens obituary.

Iva G. Mateer1,2,3,4

F, b. February 11, 1889, d. April 2, 1913
FatherFrancis Ellsworth "Frank" Mateer1,2,3,4 b. July 18, 1862, d. August 14, 1936
MotherDora Gains Cole1,2,3,4 b. December 22, 1869, d. April 6, 1952
     Iva G. Mateer was buried at King Cemetery, Montcalm, Mercer Co., West Virginia.2 She was born on February 11, 1889 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.5,2,3,4 As of January 23, 1911,her married name was Hurst.5 She married Willie Fred Havens Hurst on January 23, 1911 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.5 Iva G. Mateer died on April 2, 1913 at Duhring, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 24.6,2

Census Records

1900Dwelling 350, District 81, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia4
1910Dwelling 150, District 141, Goodwill, Mercer Co., West Virginia1

Family

Willie Fred Havens Hurst b. September 19, 1882, d. December 1, 1951
Marriage*Iva G. Mateer married Willie Fred Havens Hurst on January 23, 1911 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.5 

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [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&
  3. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  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 Hurst-Mateer marriage record.
  6. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the F. E. Mateer obituary in the Aug 15, 1936 edition.

Lena Goodwin Mateer1,2,3,4,5,6

F, b. April 21, 1893, d. March 7, 1973
FatherFrancis Ellsworth "Frank" Mateer1,6,7 b. July 18, 1862, d. August 14, 1936
MotherDora Gains Cole1,6,7 b. December 22, 1869, d. April 6, 1952
     Lena Goodwin Mateer was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, 3410 Coal Heritage Road, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.4,6 She was born on April 21, 1893 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.4,6,7 As of June 17, 1914,her married name was Bailey.3 She married Clifton Carl "Bunk" Bailey on June 17, 1914 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.2,3,5 Lena Goodwin Mateer died on March 7, 1973 at Norfolk, Virginia, at age 79.4,6

Census Records

1900Dwelling 350, District 81, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia7
1910Dwelling 150, District 141, Goodwill, Mercer Co., West Virginia1
1920Dwelling 165, District 100, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia8
1930Dwelling 578, District 31, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia9
1940Dwelling 561, District 258-52, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia10

Family

Clifton Carl "Bunk" Bailey b. February 12, 1891, d. October 6, 1960
Marriage*Lena Goodwin Mateer married Clifton Carl "Bunk" Bailey on June 17, 1914 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.2,3,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Elaine Bailey Cook Rye obituary in the Aug 30, 2004 edition.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Bailey-Mateer marriage record.
  4. [S3221] Woodlawn Memorial Park, Mercer Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  5. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Clifton Bailey obituary in Oct 6, 1960 edition.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  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 Byron Carlilse Bailey death certificate.
  14. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Byron C. Bailey obituary in Jan 21, 1956 edition.

Beulah Mary Mateer1,2,3,4

F, b. June 23, 1895, d. May 12, 1981
FatherFrancis Ellsworth "Frank" Mateer1,4,5 b. July 18, 1862, d. August 14, 1936
MotherDora Gains Cole1,6,4,7,5 b. December 22, 1869, d. April 6, 1952
     Her Social Security Number was 233-96-9437.8 Beulah Mary Mateer was buried at King Cemetery, Montcalm, Mercer Co., West Virginia.3,4 She was born on June 23, 1895 at Oakvale, Mercer Co., West Virginia.8,3,4,5 As of June 28, 1917,her married name was McNew.9 She married David Alexander "Dave" McNew on June 28, 1917 at Duhring, Mercer Co., West Virginia.2,9,3,10,4 Beulah Mary Mateer died on May 12, 1981 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 85.3,4 She Mrs. Dave (Beulah Mary) McNew, 85, of Rt. 3, Box 464, Bluefield, died Tuesday in a Bluefield hospital after a short illness. Born in Oakvale, she was the daughter of the late F. E. and Dora Cole Mateer. She had been a resident of Rt. 3 for 25 years and was a member of the Duhring Community Church. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1960. Survivors include one son, David L. McNew of Bluefield; two sisters, Ada Hurst of Bluefield and Reba Lowman of Tazewell, Va; two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Burial will follow in King Cemetery at Montcalm. Pallbearers will be Chester Foy, Jack Wall, Jim Shrader, Bill Belcher, Chester Workman, William Parcell, Vanis Gills and Gary Carrico. on May 13, 1981.4

Census Records

1900Dwelling 350, District 81, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia5
1910Dwelling 150, District 141, Goodwill, Mercer Co., West Virginia1
1920Dwelling 112, District 100, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia11
1930Dwelling 182, District 31, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia12
1940Dwelling 432, District 28-52, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia6
1950Dwelling 36, District 28-84, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia7

Family

David Alexander "Dave" McNew b. August 15, 1895, d. January 8, 1960
Marriage*Beulah Mary Mateer married David Alexander "Dave" McNew on June 28, 1917 at Duhring, Mercer Co., West Virginia.2,9,3,10,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Myrtle June McNew death certificate.
  3. [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&
  4. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Beulah Mary McNew obituary in the May 13, 1981 edition.
  5. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the McNew-Mateer marriage record.
  10. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the D. Alexander McNew obituary in the Jan 9, 1960 edition.
  11. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  14. [S1576] VA, USA: National Publishing Co., 1946 Young American Patriots. Richmond, U. S., World War II Young American Patriots, 1941-1945.

Ada May Mateer1,2,3

F, b. April 10, 1898, d. August 24, 1985
FatherFrancis Ellsworth "Frank" Mateer1,2,4,5 b. July 18, 1862, d. August 14, 1936
MotherDora Gains Cole1,2,4,5 b. December 22, 1869, d. April 6, 1952
     Her Social Security Number was 232-80-2342.6 Ada May Mateer was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, 3410 Coal Heritage Road, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.7 She was born on April 10, 1898 at Oakvale, Mercer Co., West Virginia.6,5,7 As of December 29, 1923,her married name was Hurst.8 She married Chester Edward Hurst on December 29, 1923 at Montcalm, Mercer Co., West Virginia.9,3,8 Ada May Mateer died on August 24, 1985 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 87.6,7 She Ada May Hurst, 87, of Route 3, Box 464 Lorton Lick Road, Bluefield, died Saturday at her home. She was born at Oakvale and lived on Lorton Lick Road for the past 48 years. She was a member of the Wesleyan Church, Lorton Lick Road. Survivors: sons, Robert L. Hurst, C.M. Hurst, Charles Hurst, all of Bluefield; sister, Reba Lowman of Tazewell, Va; four grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Burial in Woodlawn Memorial Park, Bluewell. on August 25, 1985.7

Census Records

1900Dwelling 350, District 81, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia5
1910Dwelling 150, District 141, Goodwill, Mercer Co., West Virginia1
1920Dwelling 47, District 100, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia2
1930Dwelling 31, District 38, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia9
1940Dwelling 190, District 28-54, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia10

Family

Chester Edward Hurst b. March 14, 1893, d. August 24, 1937
Marriage*Ada May Mateer married Chester Edward Hurst on December 29, 1923 at Montcalm, Mercer Co., West Virginia.9,3,8 
Children

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. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Robert Lee Hurst obituary in the Dec 9, 2004 edition.
  4. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Beulah Mary McNew obituary in the May 13, 1981 edition.
  5. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Ada May Hurst obituary in the Aug 25, 1985 edition.
  8. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Hurst-Mateer marriage record.
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Charles Edward Hurst, Sr. obituary in the Jan 26, 2015 edition.
  12. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  13. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Chester M. Hurst obituary in the Feb 5, 1989 edition.
  14. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Reba Josephine Mateer1,2,3,4,5,6

F, b. June 26, 1902, d. August 30, 1992
FatherFrancis Ellsworth "Frank" Mateer1,2,7,5,6 b. July 18, 1862, d. August 14, 1936
MotherDora Gains Cole1,2,7,5,6 b. December 22, 1869, d. April 6, 1952
     Her Social Security Number was 223-46-9424.8 Reba Josephine Mateer was buried at Maplewood Cemetery, North Tazwell, Tazewell Co., Virginia.4,6 She was born on June 26, 1902 at Willowton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.8,4,5,6 As of December 25, 1920,her married name was Lowman.3,9 She married Wiley Louis Lowman on December 25, 1920 at Montcalm, Mercer Co., West Virginia.3,9,6 Reba Josephine Mateer died on August 30, 1992 at North Tazwell, Tazewell Co., Virginia, at age 90.8,4,6 She Mrs. Reba Josephine Lowman, 90, of Harmon Ave., North Tazewell, formerly of Duhring and Amonate, Va., died Sunday at her home. Born in Willowton, she was a daughter of the late Francis Ellsworth and Dora Gaines Cole Mateer. She was a member of the Fincastle Baptist Church, where she served as custodian for 35 years. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wiley Louis Lowman; one son, Frank L. Lowman; one daughter, Margaret Boothe; one great-grandchild, Michael Sutherland; and four sisters. Survivors: daughters, Janice Lowman of North Tazewell and Evelyn Smallwood of Pineville; eight grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, and four great-great-grandchildren. Burial will be at the Maplewood Cemetery in Tazewell. on September 1, 1992.6

Census Records

1910Dwelling 150, District 141, Goodwill, Mercer Co., West Virginia1
1920Dwelling 47, District 100, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia2
1930Dwelling 233, District 16, Big Creek, McDowell Co., West Virginia10
1940Dwelling 289, District 24-21, Big Creek, McDowell Co., West Virginia11

Family

Wiley Louis Lowman b. July 27, 1896, d. January 15, 1955
Marriage*Reba Josephine Mateer married Wiley Louis Lowman on December 25, 1920 at Montcalm, Mercer Co., West Virginia.3,9,6 
Children

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. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Janice N. Lowman obituary in the Apr 25, 2006 edition.
  4. [S2259] Maplewood Cemetery, Tazewell Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GSsr=121&GRid=25907199&CRid=1968750&df=all&
  5. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  6. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Reba Josephine Lowman obituary in the Sep 1, 1992 edition.
  7. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Beulah Mary McNew obituary in the May 13, 1981 edition.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Lowman-Mateer marriage record.
  10. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Margaret L. Boothe obituary in the Apr 19, 1982 edition.
  13. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Roscoe Bee Thomas1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. January 7, 1892, d. January 8, 1951
FatherCharles Anderson Thomas1,4,7 b. August 11, 1864, d. August 3, 1941
MotherMinnie Leona Cole1,7 b. October 30, 1870, d. October 25, 1953
     Roscoe Bee Thomas was buried at Thornton Cemetery, Oakvale, Mercer Co., West Virginia.4,6,7 He was born on January 7, 1892 at Bramwell, Mercer Co., West Virginia.3,4,5,6,8 He married Pearl May Kelly on June 24, 1913 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.9,10 Roscoe Bee Thomas died on January 8, 1951 at Beaver Pond, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 59.4,6,7 He Funeral services for Roscoe Bee Thomas, 59, who died Monday morning at 6:30 o'clock in Princeton from a heart attack, will be Thursday. Burial will follow in the family cemetery at Oakvale. Mr. Thomas was born Jan. 7, 1892, at Bramwell, the son of the late Minnie L. and Charles A. Thomas. He is survived by his wife, Pearl M. Thomas of Princeton; nine children, Charles of Princeton, Ernest J. of Princeton, Hobert E. of Jacksonville, Fla, Helen A. Skeens of Herndon, Edith E. Thomas of Littlesburg, Leonard H. of Bud, Pansy E. Frast of Kimball, Eula J. Skeens of Littlesburg and Thelma L. Thomas of Littlesburg; fourteen grandchildren; and the following brothers and sisters: Euna B. Noonen of Princeton, Shanna Mays of Covel, Okley H. Thomas of Hinton, Radric Thomas of Princeton, Frank Thomas of New Springfield, O., and Donald C. Thomas of Eckman. on January 10, 1951.7

Census Records

1910Dwelling 96, District 130, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia1
1920Dwelling 150, District 100, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia11
1930Dwelling 47, District 19, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia2
1940Dwelling 198, Enumeration District 28-35, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia12

Occupation

1910Railroad laborer1
1920Coal miner11
1930Farmer2
1940Farm laborer12

Family

Pearl May Kelly b. May 24, 1896, d. May 16, 1976
Marriage*Roscoe Bee Thomas married Pearl May Kelly on June 24, 1913 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.9,10 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Roscoe Bee Thomas death certificate.
  5. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  6. [S3263] Thornton Cemetery, Mercer Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  7. [S2069] Hinton News, From the Roscoe Bee Thomas obituary in the Jan 10, 1951 edition.
  8. [S6128] Hinton Cemetery, Summers Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/, From the Roscoe Bee Thomas obituary in the Jan 10, 1951 edition.
  9. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Thomas-Kelley marriage record.
  10. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Pearl Mae Thomas obituary in the May 17, 1976 edition.
  11. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Pansy Elaine Thomas Frost Snow obituary in the Apr 8, 2009 edition.
  14. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  15. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Helen Skeens obituary in the Nov 1, 1980 edition.
  16. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Edith E. Phillips obituary in the Jan 4, 2006 edition.
  17. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Thomas-Lusk marriage record.
  18. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  19. [S3421] Brown Cemetery, Mercer Co., WV, online www.findagrave.com.
  20. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Eula Jean Skeens obituary in the Feb 22, 1998 edition.

Earnest R. Thomas1,2

M, b. August 19, 1893, d. April 14, 1914
FatherCharles Anderson Thomas1 b. August 11, 1864, d. August 3, 1941
MotherMinnie Leona Cole1 b. October 30, 1870, d. October 25, 1953
     Earnest R. Thomas was buried at Thornton Cemetery, Oakvale, Mercer Co., West Virginia.2 He was born on August 19, 1893 at West Virginia.1,2 He died on April 14, 1914 at Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 20.2

Census Records

1910Dwelling 96, District 130, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia1

Occupation

1910Railroad laborer1

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S3263] Thornton Cemetery, Mercer Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com

Enva Blacy Thomas1,2

F, b. March 31, 1895, d. October 17, 1982
FatherCharles Anderson Thomas3,4,2,5,6 b. August 11, 1864, d. August 3, 1941
MotherMinnie Leona Cole3,4,2,7,5,6 b. October 30, 1870, d. October 25, 1953
     Enva Blacy Thomas was buried at Thornton Cemetery, Oakvale, Mercer Co., West Virginia.8,4 Her Social Security Number was 233-12-2979.9 She was born on March 31, 1895 at Oakvale, Mercer Co., West Virginia.1,9,4 As of December 31, 1911,her married name was Thornton.1 She married William Columbus "Willie" Thornton on December 31, 1911 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.1,4 As of May 27, 1938,her married name was Noonan.2 Enva Blacy Thomas married Walter Douglas Noonan on May 27, 1938 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.4,2 Enva Blacy Thomas died on October 17, 1982 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 87.9,4 She Mrs. Eva (should be Enva) Thornton Noonan, 87, of 203 Lee St., Princeton, was dead on arrival Sunday afternoon in a Princeton hospital after an apparent heart attack. Born in Oakvale, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Minnie Cole Thomas. She was a member of the First Christian Church, the Rennee Carter Group of the church, the Daughters of the American Revolution, Eastern Star Princeton Chapter 53, the A.A.R.P., and the Pisgah Home Demonstration Club. She was preceded in death by her first husband, William C. Thornton, second husband, Walter Noonan, and one son, Randy Thornton. Survivors include one son, Archie T. Thornton of Daleville, Va; two daughters, Mrs. Edgar (Fleta) Talbott of Grundy, Va., and Mrs. Minnie Lou Snider of Salem, Va; 10 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. Burial be in the Thornton Cemetery at Oakvale. on October 18, 1982.4

Census Records

1910Dwelling 96, District 130, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia3
1920Dwelling 336, District 181, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia10
1930Dwelling 63, District 18, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia11
1940Dwelling 35, District 28-31, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia12

Family 1

William Columbus "Willie" Thornton b. September 3, 1888, d. November 3, 1935
Marriage*Enva Blacy Thomas married William Columbus "Willie" Thornton on December 31, 1911 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.1,4 
Children

Family 2

Walter Douglas Noonan b. March 20, 1895, d. September 30, 1946
Marriage*Enva Blacy Thomas married Walter Douglas Noonan on May 27, 1938 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.4,2 

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Thornton-Thomas marriage record.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Enva Noonan obituary in the Oct 18, 1982 edition.
  5. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Mae Mays obituary in the Oct 27, 1979 edition.
  6. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Rodrick Asbury Thomas obituary in the Nov 29, 1955 edition.
  7. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Minnie Cole Thomas obituary in the Oct 27, 1953 edition.
  8. [S3263] Thornton Cemetery, Mercer Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Talbott-Thornton marriage record.
  14. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  15. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Fleta Thornton Talbott obituary in the Jan 14, 1990 edition.
  16. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Minnie Lou Thornton Snider obituary in the Apr 23, 2007 edition.
  17. [S2877] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Deaths Index, 1853-1973.
  18. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the James Randolph Thornton obituary in the Apr 9, 1972 edition.
  19. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Thornton-Winter marriage record.

Shannie Mae Thomas1,2,3,4

F, b. July 10, 1896, d. October 26, 1979
FatherCharles Anderson Thomas4,3 b. August 11, 1864, d. August 3, 1941
MotherMinnie Leona Cole4,1,3 b. October 30, 1870, d. October 25, 1953
     Shannie Mae Thomas was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.3 Her Social Security Number was 236-32-1286.5 Her married name was Mays.1 She married Logan Leonard Mays.2,3 Shannie Mae Thomas was born on July 10, 1896 at Oakvale, Mercer Co., West Virginia.3,5 She died on October 26, 1979 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 83.3 She Mrs. Logan L. (Mae) Mays, 83, of Covel, formerly of McComas, died Friday in a Beckley hospital after a long illness. Born at Oakvale, she was a daughter of the late Charlie and Minnie Cole Thomas. She was a member of the Covel Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband; one son, Blaine Mays of Pompano Beach, Fla; four daughters, Mrs. V. A. (Minnie) Atwell of Bluefield, Mrs. Paul (Billie) McKinney of Pineville, Mrs. Paul (Lotus) Canaday of Charleston and Mrs. Leonard (Bobbie) Mayse of Cornute; 18 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; one brother, Frank Thomas of Newtown, Ohio; and one sister, Mrs. Enva Thornton of Princeton. Burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens at Princeton. on October 27, 1979.3

Census Records

1910Dwelling 96, District 130, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia4
1940Dwelling 406, District 28-46, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia6
1950Dwelling 37, District 55-15, Barkers Ridge, Wyoming Co., West Virginia1

Family

Logan Leonard Mays b. October 6, 1903, d. October 17, 1986
Marriage*Shannie Mae Thomas married Logan Leonard Mays.2,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Minnie Cole Thomas obituary in the Oct 27, 1953 edition.
  2. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Logan L. Mays obituary in the Oct 19, 1986 edition.
  3. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Mae Mays obituary in the Oct 27, 1979 edition.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [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 McKinney-Mays marriage record.
  8. [S10344] Elk Funeral Home, online www.elkfuneralhome.com, From the Lotus T. Canaday obituary.
  9. [S798] Register Herald, From the Bobbie Jo Mayse obituary in the Apr 25, 2001 edition.
  10. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  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.

Oakley Hobert/Hobart Thomas1,2,3,4,5

M, b. April 17, 1898, d. June 7, 1977
FatherCharles Anderson Thomas1,6 b. August 11, 1864, d. August 3, 1941
MotherMinnie Leona Cole1,7,6 b. October 30, 1870, d. October 25, 1953
     Oakley Hobert/Hobart Thomas was buried at Hilltop Cemetery, Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.3 He was born on April 17, 1898 at Oakvale, Mercer Co., West Virginia; His WWI draft card has a birth year of 1899.2,3,4 He married Ada Mae Bradbury on March 30, 1918 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.8,9 Oakley Hobert/Hobart Thomas died on June 7, 1977 at Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio, at age 79.10,3,5 He Oakley Hobert Thomas, 79, of Hinton, died Tuesday in Mount Carmel Hospital, Columbus, Ohio, after a long illness. He was an employee of C&O Railway for 45 years, and a member of the Brotherhood of Railway Carmen and the Central Baptist Church. Surviving, daughters, Mrs. Robert Hull of Columbus, Mrs. Orville Whittaker, Mrs. Bruce Pitzer, Mrs. D. L. Shorter of Baltimore; brother, Frank of New Springfield, Ohio; sisters, Mrs. Euna Thorton of Princeton, Mrs. Mae Mays of Covel. on June 9, 1977.5

Census Records

1910Dwelling 96, District 130, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia1
1920Dwelling 97, District 182, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia11
1930Dwelling 66, District 5, Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia12
1940Dwelling 67, Enumeration District 45-10, Greenbrier, Summers Co., West Virginia13

Occupation

1920Rairoad car repairer11
1930Railroad shop car repairer12
1940Railroad carpenter13

Family

Ada Mae Bradbury b. July 31, 1901, d. September 22, 1963
Marriage*Oakley Hobert/Hobart Thomas married Ada Mae Bradbury on March 30, 1918 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.8,9 
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. [S3335] Hilltop Cemetery, Summers Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  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. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Oakley Hobert Thomas obituary in the Jun 9, 1977 edition.
  6. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Rodrick Asbury Thomas obituary in the Nov 29, 1955 edition.
  7. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Minnie Cole Thomas obituary in the Oct 27, 1953 edition.
  8. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Thomas-Bradbury marriage record.
  9. [S2069] Hinton News, From the Mrs. O. H. Thomas obituary in the Sep 24, 1963 edition.
  10. [S857] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-2018.
  11. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S13246] Advantage Funeral & Cremation Services, online www.dignitymemorial.com/funeral-homes/north-carolina/greensboro/advantage-funeral-cremation-services-greensboro/7295, From the Edna Mae Thomas Hull obituary.

Rodrick Asbury "Roderick" Thomas1,2,3

M, b. April 12, 1901, d. November 28, 1955
FatherCharles Anderson Thomas4,5,1,3 b. August 11, 1864, d. August 3, 1941
MotherMinnie Leona Cole4,5,1,6,3 b. October 30, 1870, d. October 25, 1953
     Rodrick Asbury "Roderick" Thomas was buried at Thornton Cemetery, Oakvale, Mercer Co., West Virginia.1,7,3 He was born on April 12, 1901 at Oakvale, Mercer Co., West Virginia; His WWI Draft Card has a birth year of 1900.8,1,7,2,3 He married Ethel Matilda Hagar on November 27, 1923 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.9,1 Rodrick Asbury "Roderick" Thomas died on November 28, 1955 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 54.1,7,3 He Last rites, for Roderick Asbury Thomas, 54, of Route 2, Princeton, will be conducted tomorrow. Internment will be in Thornton Cemetery at Oakvale. Mr. Thomas died yesterday morning after a lengthy illness. A lifelong resident of Mercer County, he was born April 12, 1901, a son of Charles A. and Nannie Cole Thomas. He married Miss Ethel Hager in 1924. He was a veteran of World War I and had lived in Princeton for the past 14 years, moving there from Oakvale. Surviving are the widow; four sons, Tad, Lee and R. B Thomas, of Princeton, and Forest Thomas stationed with the U.S. Army at Fort Benning, Ga; four daughters, Mrs. Everett Clark, Mrs. Tommy Moye and Mrs. Dick Taylor of Princeton, and Miss Della Mae Thomas at home; ten grandchildren; three brothers, Oakley Thomas, Hinton, Frank in Ohio, and Donald Thomas of Duhring; and two sisters, Mrs. Euva Thornton, Princeton, and Mrs. Logan Mays of Covel. A sister and three brothers preceded him in death. on November 29, 1955.3

Census Records

1910Dwelling 96, District 130, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia4
1920Dwelling 150, District 100, Rock, Mercer Co., West VirginiaEnumerated in the household of his brother Roscoe5
1920Dwelling 113, District 85, Oakvale, Mercer Co., West Virginia5
1930Dwelling 48, District 19, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia10
1940Dwelling 18, Enumeration District 28-25, Oakvale, Mercer Co., West Virginia11

Occupation

1920Coal mine laborer5
1930Farmer10
1940WPA laborer11

Family

Ethel Matilda Hagar b. October 17, 1905, d. September 4, 1958
Marriage*Rodrick Asbury "Roderick" Thomas married Ethel Matilda Hagar on November 27, 1923 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.9,1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Rodrick Asbury Thomas death certificate.
  2. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  3. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Rodrick Asbury Thomas obituary in the Nov 29, 1955 edition.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Minnie Cole Thomas obituary in the Oct 27, 1953 edition.
  7. [S3263] Thornton Cemetery, Mercer Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  8. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  9. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Thomas-Hagar marriage record.
  10. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  13. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  14. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Alma D. Moye obituary in the Oct 3, 2002 edition.
  15. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Della Mae Pitzer obituary in the Jun 24, 1999 edition.
  16. [S798] Register Herald, From the Ethel M. Thomas obituary in the Sep 6, 1958 edition.
  17. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Forest Lacey Thomas obituary in the Nov 15, 1995 edition.
  18. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Ted O'Dell Thomas obituary in the Nov 2, 1964 edition.
  19. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Robert B. Thomas obituary in the Jan 1, 1992 edition.

Frank Mateer Thomas1,2,3

M, b. December 29, 1902, d. June 8, 1982
FatherCharles Anderson Thomas1,2,4,5,6 b. August 11, 1864, d. August 3, 1941
MotherMinnie Leona Cole1,2,4,7,5,6 b. October 30, 1870, d. October 25, 1953
     Frank Mateer Thomas was buried at New Springfield Lutheran Cemetery, New Springfield, Mahoning Co., Ohio.8 He and Ruby Mae McNew were divorced.4 Frank Mateer Thomas was born on December 29, 1902 at Oakvale, Mercer Co., West Virginia; His draft card has a birth year of 1904.3,8,9 He married Ruby Mae McNew on December 26, 1922 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.10 Frank Mateer Thomas married Imogene Mamie Katherine Hurt on October 3, 1938 at Tazewell, Tazewell Co., Virginia.4 Frank Mateer Thomas died on June 8, 1982 at Mahoning, Mahoning Co., Ohio, at age 79.8,11

Census Records

1910Dwelling 96, District 130, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia1
1920Dwelling 113, District 85, Oakvale, Mercer Co., West Virginia2
1930Dwelling 273, District 16, Big Creek, McDowell Co., West Virginia12
1950Dwelling 248, District 50-106, Springfield, Mahoning Co., Ohio13

Occupation

1930Coal miner12
1950Steel manufacturing worker13

Family 1

Ruby Mae McNew b. November 13, 1907, d. June 14, 1962
Divorce*Frank Mateer Thomas and Ruby Mae McNew were divorced.4 
Marriage* Frank Mateer Thomas married Ruby Mae McNew on December 26, 1922 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.10 
Child

Family 2

Imogene Mamie Katherine Hurt b. December 28, 1912, d. February, 1992
Marriage*Frank Mateer Thomas married Imogene Mamie Katherine Hurt on October 3, 1938 at Tazewell, Tazewell Co., Virginia.4 
Children

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. [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. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  5. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Mae Mays obituary in the Oct 27, 1979 edition.
  6. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Rodrick Asbury Thomas obituary in the Nov 29, 1955 edition.
  7. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Minnie Cole Thomas obituary in the Oct 27, 1953 edition.
  8. [S3423] New Springfield Lutheran Cemetery, Mahoning Co., OH, online http://www.findagrave.com
  9. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  10. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Thomas-McNew marriage record.
  11. [S857] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-2018.
  12. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  15. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Sonia Lee Thomas obituary in the Sep 2, 1958 edition.

Donald Cole Thomas1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. July 2, 1909, d. September 7, 1967
FatherCharles Anderson Thomas1,2,3,5,8 b. August 11, 1864, d. August 3, 1941
MotherMinnie Leona Cole1,2,3,5,9,8 b. October 30, 1870, d. October 25, 1953
     His Social Security Number was 233-14-8885.10 Donald Cole Thomas was buried at Thornton Cemetery, Oakvale, Mercer Co., West Virginia.5,11,7 He was born on July 2, 1909 at Oakvale, Mercer Co., West Virginia.10,5,6 He married Myrtle Marie Blevins on May 9, 1931 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.4,12 Donald Cole Thomas died on September 7, 1967 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 58.5 He Funeral services for Donald Cole Thomas, 58, of Duhring, will be conducted Sunday. Burial will follow in the family cemetery near Oakvale. A retired employe of Cliff Coal Co., he was a son of the late Charles Adkins and Minnie Leona Cole Thomas. He was a member of United Mine Worker at Lashmeet,
Survivors include two sons, Donald Cole Thomas Jr. and Ronnie Clifton Thomas of Duhring; two sisters, Mrs. Enva Thornton of Princeton and Mrs. Mae Mays of Cavel; two brothers, Oakly Thomas of Hinton and Frank Thomas of Springfield, Ohio. on September 9, 1967.7

Census Records

1910Dwelling 96, District 130, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia1
1920Dwelling 113, District 85, Oakvale, Mercer Co., West Virginia2
1930Dwelling 48, District 19, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia3
1940Dwelling 145, District 28-21, Beaver Pond, Mercer Co., West Virginia13

Occupation

1940Farm laborer13

Family

Myrtle Marie Blevins b. January 29, 1908, d. April 23, 1960
Marriage*Donald Cole Thomas married Myrtle Marie Blevins on May 9, 1931 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.4,12 
Children

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 Thomas-Blevins marriage record.
  5. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Donald Cole Thomas death record.
  6. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  7. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Donald Cole Thomas obituary in the Sep 9, 1967 edition.
  8. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Rodrick Asbury Thomas obituary in the Nov 29, 1955 edition.
  9. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Minnie Cole Thomas obituary in the Oct 27, 1953 edition.
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  11. [S3263] Thornton Cemetery, Mercer Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  12. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Myrtle Marie Thomas obituary in the Aug 25, 1960 edition.
  13. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Ronnie C. Thomas obituary in the Nov 29, 2009 edition.
  15. [S5158] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.
  16. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Pearl May Kelly1,2

F, b. May 24, 1896, d. May 16, 1976
     Her Social Security Number was 223-30-8306.3 Pearl May Kelly was buried at Thornton Cemetery, Oakvale, Mercer Co., West Virginia.4 She was born on May 24, 1896 at Duhring, Mercer Co., West Virginia.3,4,5 As of June 24, 1913,her married name was Thomas.1 She married Roscoe Bee Thomas, son of Charles Anderson Thomas and Minnie Leona Cole, on June 24, 1913 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.1,5 Pearl May Kelly died on May 16, 1976 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 79.4,5 She Pearl Mae Thomas, 80, of the Athens Road, Princeton, died Sunday in a Princeton hospital after a short illness. Born in Duhring, she was the widow of Roscoe B. Thomas. Survivors include three sons, Ernest Thomas and Charles Thomas, both of Princeton, and Hobart Thomas of Jacksonville, Fla; and five daughters, Mrs. Edith Phillips, Mrs. Eula Skeens, and Mrs. Thelma Skeens, all of Princeton, Mrs. Helen Skeens of Herndon, and Mrs. Pansy Snow of Bluewell. Burial will follow in the Oakvale Cemetery at Oakvale. on May 17, 1976.5

Census Records

1920Dwelling 150, District 100, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia6
1930Dwelling 47, District 19, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia7
1940Dwelling 198, Enumeration District 28-35, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia8

Family

Roscoe Bee Thomas b. January 7, 1892, d. January 8, 1951
Marriage*Pearl May Kelly married Roscoe Bee Thomas, son of Charles Anderson Thomas and Minnie Leona Cole, on June 24, 1913 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.1,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Thomas-Kelley marriage record.
  2. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Pansy Elaine Thomas Frost Snow obituary in the Apr 8, 2009 edition.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S3263] Thornton Cemetery, Mercer Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  5. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Pearl Mae Thomas obituary in the May 17, 1976 edition.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S2069] Hinton News, From the Roscoe Bee Thomas obituary in the Jan 10, 1951 edition.
  10. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  11. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Helen Skeens obituary in the Nov 1, 1980 edition.
  12. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Edith E. Phillips obituary in the Jan 4, 2006 edition.
  13. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Thomas-Lusk marriage record.
  14. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  15. [S3421] Brown Cemetery, Mercer Co., WV, online www.findagrave.com.
  16. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Eula Jean Skeens obituary in the Feb 22, 1998 edition.

Charles Armon Thomas1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. August 16, 1914, d. June 8, 1989
FatherRoscoe Bee Thomas1,2,7,8,9,10,6 b. January 7, 1892, d. January 8, 1951
MotherPearl May Kelly1,2,7,8,9,10,6 b. May 24, 1896, d. May 16, 1976
     Charles Armon Thomas was buried at Onslow Memorial Park, Jacksonville, Onslow Co., North Carolina.3 His Social Security Number was 234-20-4925.11 He was born on August 16, 1914 at Duhring, Mercer Co., West Virginia.3,12,11,4,5,6,13 He married Sylvia Elizabeth Beckelhimer on November 10, 1945 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.12 Charles Armon Thomas died on June 8, 1989 at Jacksonville, Onslow Co., North Carolina, at age 74.3,11,4,13

Census Records

1920Dwelling 150, District 100, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia1
1930Dwelling 47, District 19, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia2

Occupation

1940Dwelling 198, Enumeration District 28-35, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia7
1940Farm laborer7

Family

Sylvia Elizabeth Beckelhimer b. March 21, 1928, d. December 29, 1984
Marriage*Charles Armon Thomas married Sylvia Elizabeth Beckelhimer on November 10, 1945 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.12 
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. [S3424] Onslow Memorial Park, Onslow Co., NC, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S1028] North Carolina Archives and Records Section and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, North Carolina Death Indexes, 1908-2004.
  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. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Pansy Elaine Thomas Frost Snow obituary in the Apr 8, 2009 edition.
  9. [S2069] Hinton News, From the Roscoe Bee Thomas obituary in the Jan 10, 1951 edition.
  10. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Pearl Mae Thomas obituary in the May 17, 1976 edition.
  11. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  12. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Thomas-Beckelheimer marriage record.
  13. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  14. [S10260] Daily News, The, From the Brenda Thomas Maready obituary in the Oct 6, 2012 edition.
  15. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Ronald Ray Thomas obituary in the Apr 24, 1951 edition.
  16. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  17. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Ronald Ray Thomas death certificate.

Earnest John Thomas1,2,3,4

M, b. August 1, 1916, d. July 10, 1983
FatherRoscoe Bee Thomas1,5,3,6,7 b. January 7, 1892, d. January 8, 1951
MotherPearl May Kelly1,5,3,6,7 b. May 24, 1896, d. May 16, 1976
     His Social Security Number was 232-44-1817.8 Earnest John Thomas was born on August 1, 1916 at Oakvale, Mercer Co., West Virginia.2,9,8,4,10 He married Goldie Mae Beckelhimer on October 10, 1949 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.2 Earnest John Thomas died on July 10, 1983 at Onslow Co., North Carolina, at age 66.9,10

Census Records

1920Dwelling 150, District 100, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia1
1930Dwelling 47, District 19, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia5
1940Dwelling 144, Enumeration District 28-21, Beaver Pond, Mercer Co., West VirginiaEnumerated in the household of his grandfather Charlie Thomas11

Occupation

1940Farm laborer11

Family

Goldie Mae Beckelhimer b. October 27, 1932, d. February 6, 2014
Marriage*Earnest John Thomas married Goldie Mae Beckelhimer on October 10, 1949 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Thomas-Beckelheimer marriage record.
  3. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Pansy Elaine Thomas Frost Snow obituary in the Apr 8, 2009 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. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S2069] Hinton News, From the Roscoe Bee Thomas obituary in the Jan 10, 1951 edition.
  7. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Pearl Mae Thomas obituary in the May 17, 1976 edition.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S1028] North Carolina Archives and Records Section and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, North Carolina Death Indexes, 1908-2004.
  10. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S11173] Community Funeral Home Inc. of Beulaville NC, online www.communityfuneralhomebeulaville.com, From the Goldie Mae Thomas obituary.

Hobert Edward Thomas1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. November 28, 1918, d. January 16, 1984
FatherRoscoe Bee Thomas8,9,1,10,11,12 b. January 7, 1892, d. January 8, 1951
MotherPearl May Kelly8,9,1,10,11,12 b. May 24, 1896, d. May 16, 1976
     His Social Security Number was 234-22-0563.13 Hobert Edward Thomas was buried at Forest Hills Memorial Park and Mausoleum, 2001 SW Murphy Road, Palm City, Martin Co., Florida.3,14 He INDIANTOWN - Hobert E. Thomas, 65, of St. Lucie Mobile Village, died Monday, Jan. 16, at his residence. He was a native of Deuhring, W.Va., and had been a resident of Indiantown for the past three years, coming from Jacksonville. Prior to retirement, he was a carpenter with Houdialle Duval Wright Co. in Jacksonville, for 15 years. During World War II, he served with the U.S. Army. Survivors include his wife, Judith of Indiantown; six sons, Hobert, Jr., Kenneth, Ivan, Donald, Michael, and Alton, all of Jacksonville; seven daughters, Lillie Payne of Bellville, Ohio, Darlene Green of Ft. Myers, Carol Rosier of Georgia, Linda Anderson, Sharon Zwolinski, Wendy, and Violet, all of Jacksonville; two step-sons, William Cunningham of Akron, Ind. and Thomas Cunningham of Indiantown; two stepdaughters, Cindy Owens of Indiantown, and Judith Bauer of Roann, Ind; 28 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Forest Hills Memorial Park, Palm City.14 He was born on November 28, 1918 at Goodwill, Mercer Co., West Virginia.2,13,4,5,7 He married Evelyn Louise Breslich on August 29, 1943 at Kodiak, Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska.15 Hobert Edward Thomas and Evelyn Louise Breslich were divorced on March 9, 1970 at Duval Co., Florida.6 Hobert Edward Thomas married Judith Elaine Simmons on January 3, 1980 at Delray Beach, Palm Beach Co., Florida.7,16 Hobert Edward Thomas died on January 16, 1984 at Indiantown, Martin Co., Florida, at age 65.2,3,5,14

Census Records

1920Dwelling 150, District 100, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia8
1930Dwelling 47, District 19, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia9
1940Dwelling 198, Enumeration District 28-35, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia1

Occupation

1940Farm laborer1

Family 1

Hettie Annie Weikel b. September 19, 1921, d. December 17, 1998
Child
  • Lillie Mae Thomas14,17

Family 2

Evelyn Louise Breslich b. March 15, 1927, d. January 20, 2021
Marriage*Hobert Edward Thomas married Evelyn Louise Breslich on August 29, 1943 at Kodiak, Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska.15 
Divorce* Hobert Edward Thomas and Evelyn Louise Breslich were divorced on March 9, 1970 at Duval Co., Florida.6 
Children
  • Kenneth Thomas14
  • Donald Thomas14
  • Michael Thomas14
  • Alton Thomas14
  • Carol Thomas14
  • Sharon Thomas14
  • Wendy Thomas14
  • Violet Thomas14
  • Darlene Thomas18,14
  • Linda Mae Thomas18,14
  • Hobert Edward Thomas Jr.18
  • Ivan Trent Thomas14 b. circa 1956, d. November 22, 2019

Family 3

Judith Elaine Simmons b. December 15, 1939, d. October 30, 2007
Marriage*Hobert Edward Thomas married Judith Elaine Simmons on January 3, 1980 at Delray Beach, Palm Beach Co., Florida.7,16 

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S417] Florida Health Department, Florida Death Index, 1877-1998.
  3. [S3428] Forest Hills Memorial Park and Mausoleum, Martin Co., FL, online http://www.findagrave.com
  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. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  6. [S1238] Florida Department of Health, Florida Divorce Index, 1927-2001.
  7. [S6650] Unknown compiler, Florida, County Marriage Records, 1823-1982.
  8. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Pansy Elaine Thomas Frost Snow obituary in the Apr 8, 2009 edition.
  11. [S2069] Hinton News, From the Roscoe Bee Thomas obituary in the Jan 10, 1951 edition.
  12. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Pearl Mae Thomas obituary in the May 17, 1976 edition.
  13. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  14. [S2143] Stuart News, The, From the Hobert E. Thomas obituary in the Jan 18, 1984 edition.
  15. [S8861] Unknown compiler, Alaska, Vital Records, 1818 -1963.
  16. [S9053] Alexandria Times-Tribune, The, From the Judith E. Thomas obituary in the Nov 7, 2007 edition.
  17. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  18. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Helen Alice Thomas1,2,3

F, b. January 3, 1921, d. October 30, 1980
FatherRoscoe Bee Thomas4,5,2,6,3,7 b. January 7, 1892, d. January 8, 1951
MotherPearl May Kelly4,5,2,6,3,7 b. May 24, 1896, d. May 16, 1976
     Helen Alice Thomas was buried at Brown Cemetery (also known as McClaugherty Cemetery), Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.8,7 Her Social Security Number was 235-64-7504.9 She was born on January 3, 1921 at Goodwill, Mercer Co., West Virginia.9,3,8 As of June 7, 1938,her married name was Skeens.1 She married Howard Lee Skeens on June 7, 1938 at Greasy Ridge, Mercer Co., West Virginia.1 Helen Alice Thomas died on October 30, 1980 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 59.8,7 She Mrs. Howard L. (Helen) Skeens, 59, of Herndon, died Thursday in a Princeton hospital after a brief illness. Born at Duhring, she was a daughter of the late Roscoe and Pearl Kelly Thomas. She was a member of the Methodist Church. Survivors include her husband; three daughters, Mrs. Phyllis Poole of Glenwood Park, Mrs. Virginia Shrewsbury of Basin and Mrs. Linda McKinney of Matoaka; three brothers, Ernest and Charles Thomas, both of Richlands, N.C., and Hobart Thomas of Jacksonville, Fla; and four sisters, Mrs. Thelma Skeens of Athens, Mrs. Pansey Snow of Bluewell, Mrs. Edith Phillips and Mrs. Eula Skeens, both of Princeton. Burial will follow in Brown Cemetery at Ingleside. on November 1, 1980.7

Census Records

1930Dwelling 47, District 19, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia4

Family

Howard Lee Skeens b. April 7, 1917, d. November 4, 1983
Marriage*Helen Alice Thomas married Howard Lee Skeens on June 7, 1938 at Greasy Ridge, Mercer Co., West Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Skeens-Thomas marriage record.
  2. [S2069] Hinton News, From the Roscoe Bee Thomas obituary in the Jan 10, 1951 edition.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Pansy Elaine Thomas Frost Snow obituary in the Apr 8, 2009 edition.
  6. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Pearl Mae Thomas obituary in the May 17, 1976 edition.
  7. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Helen Skeens obituary in the Nov 1, 1980 edition.
  8. [S3421] Brown Cemetery, Mercer Co., WV, online www.findagrave.com.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  11. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Phyllis Marie Poole obituary in the Feb 13, 2007 edition.
  12. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Howard Lee Skeens obituary in the Nov 6, 1983 edition.