Schaffer-Conner Family Tree

Ralph Lewis Carper Jr.^1,2

M, b. January 3, 1935, d. October 11, 2011

Father

Lewis Ralph Carper Sr.^1,3 b. September 2, 1912, d. June 19, 1994

Mother

Vivian Ruth Sellars³ b. January 18, 1914, d. October 25, 1993

Ralph Lewis Carper Jr. was buried at Gardens of Memory Cemetery, 5676 Old Walkertown Road, Walkertown, Forsyth Co., North Carolina.² His Social Security Number was 239-46-6137.⁴ He was born on January 3, 1935 at North Carolina.^2,4 He married Rita Rae Reich on May 27, 1956 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina.¹ Ralph Lewis Carper Jr. and Rita Rae Reich were divorced on September 12, 1983 at Forsyth Co., North Carolina.⁵ Ralph Lewis Carper Jr. died on October 11, 2011 at North Carolina at age 76.^4,2

Census Records

1940

Dwelling 89, District 34-55, Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina

Family

Rita Rae Reich b. January 14, 1937, d. December 6, 1999

Marriage*

Ralph Lewis Carper Jr. married Rita Rae Reich on May 27, 1956 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina.¹

Divorce*

Ralph Lewis Carper Jr. and Rita Rae Reich were divorced on September 12, 1983 at Forsyth Co., North Carolina.⁵

Children

Christopher Carper⁶
Chadwick Carper⁶

Citations

[S999] Unknown compiler, North Carolina, Marriage Index, 1741-2004.
[S3850] Gardens of Memory Cemetery, Forsyth Co., NC, online http://www.findagrave.com
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S1619] North Carolina State Center for Health Statistics, North Carolina Divorce Index, 1958-2004.
[S1520] Winston-Salem Journal, From the Rita Rae Reich Carper obituary in the Dec 7, 1999 edition.

Rita Rae Reich^1,2,3

F, b. January 14, 1937, d. December 6, 1999

Her Social Security Number was 244-52-3672.² Rita Rae Reich was buried at Salem Moravian Graveyard, Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina.⁴ She was born on January 14, 1937 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina.^2,4,3 As of May 27, 1956,her married name was Carper.¹ She married Ralph Lewis Carper Jr., son of Lewis Ralph Carper Sr. and Vivian Ruth Sellars, on May 27, 1956 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina.¹ Rita Rae Reich and Ralph Lewis Carper Jr. were divorced on September 12, 1983 at Forsyth Co., North Carolina.⁵ Rita Rae Reich died on December 6, 1999 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina, at age 62.^2,4,3 She Mrs. Rita Rae Reich Carper, 62, of 2910 Poinsetta Dr., passed away Monday, December 6, 1999 at her home. Rita was born January 14, 1937 in Forsyth County to the late Robert Eugene Reich and Irene Yokley Reich. She was retired from Wachovia Services and was recently employed at EFG Technologies. She was graduate of James A. Gray High School and a member of Trinity Moravian Church. She is survived by two sons, Christopher Carper and wife, Jane of Winston-Salem and Chadwick Carper and wife, Tiffany of Gastonia, N.C; one brother, Rodney Reich and wife, Jane of Winston-Salem; two grandsons, Cameron Carper of Winston-Salem and Joshua Carper of Gastonia; a special niece and nephew, Jill and Joey Reich of Winston-Salem; and a special sister-in-law, Ginger Bauguess and husband, Roger of Kernersville, N.C. Burial will follow in God's Acre. on December 7, 1999.³

Family

Ralph Lewis Carper Jr. b. January 3, 1935, d. October 11, 2011

Marriage*

She married Ralph Lewis Carper Jr., son of Lewis Ralph Carper Sr. and Vivian Ruth Sellars, on May 27, 1956 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina.¹

Divorce*

Rita Rae Reich and Ralph Lewis Carper Jr. were divorced on September 12, 1983 at Forsyth Co., North Carolina.⁵

Children

Christopher Carper³
Chadwick Carper³

Citations

[S999] Unknown compiler, North Carolina, Marriage Index, 1741-2004.
[S1028] North Carolina Archives and Records Section and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, North Carolina Death Indexes, 1908-2004.
[S1520] Winston-Salem Journal, From the Rita Rae Reich Carper obituary in the Dec 7, 1999 edition.
[S6423] Salem Moravian God's Acre, Forsyth Co., NC, online http://www.findagrave.com/
[S1619] North Carolina State Center for Health Statistics, North Carolina Divorce Index, 1958-2004.

Wilfred Wysor Gray^{1,2,3,4,5,6,7}

M, b. May 7, 1891, d. December 7, 1966

Father

Cary Lewis Gray^1,5,6,8,10 b. May 12, 1869, d. January 22, 1942

Mother

Annie Laura Cannaday^1,5,6,8,9,10 b. May 1, 1871, d. November 16, 1947

Wilfred Wysor Gray was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.^5,7,11 His Social Security Number was 719-05-4101.⁶ He was born on May 7, 1891 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3,5,6,7 He married Virginia Lucille Mason on April 25, 1917 at Roanoke, Virginia.^4,5,10 Wilfred Wysor Gray died on December 7, 1966 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 75.^5,7,11 He Wilfred Wysor Gray, 75, of Roanoke County, died Wednesdav at a Roanoke at a Roanoke hospital. Surviving are two sons, Thomas L. Gray, Roanoke, W. W. Gray Jr., Bristol, Tenn; two daughters, Miss Virginia L. Gray, Roanoke, Mrs. Dan E. Briscoe Jr., Bristol, Tenn; a sister, Mrs. Berry R. Rock, Englewood, Fla; a brother, Thomas L. Gray, Englewood, Fla. Burial in Fair View. on December 8, 1966.¹¹

Census Records

1910

Dwelling 121, District 139, Highland Ward, Roanoke, Virginia

1920

Dwelling 86, District 146, Abingdon, Washington Co., Virginia

¹²

1930

Dwelling 446, District 1, Roanoke, Virginia

¹³

1940

Dwelling 126, District 82-36, Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee

¹⁴

Occupation

1910		Steam railway call boy¹
1920		Steam railway brakeman¹²
1930		Steam railway brakeman¹³
1940		Railroad conductor¹⁴

Family

Virginia Lucille Mason b. October 27, 1896, d. February 27, 1931

Marriage*

Wilfred Wysor Gray married Virginia Lucille Mason on April 25, 1917 at Roanoke, Virginia.^4,5,10

Children

Mary Elizabeth Gray^12,4,15,5,16 b. April 16, 1918, d. December 29, 1921
Hattie Catherine Gray+^13,4,14,16 b. May 15, 1920, d. February 11, 2013
Lt. Cary Lewis Gray^13,4,14,16 b. June 2, 1921, d. June 17, 1944
Wilfred Wysor "Champ" Gray Jr.+^{13,4,14,16,11} b. November 2, 1922, d. March 27, 2009
Thomas Lawrence Gray+^{13,4,14,17,16,5,11} b. July 16, 1926, d. April 9, 1983
Virginia Lucille Gray^13,4,16,11 b. November 15, 1928

Citations

[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
[S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
[S2137] Bristol Herald Courier, From the Wilfred W. Gray, Jr. obituary in the Mar 28, 2009 edition.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S2257] Fair View Cemetery, Roanoke VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GSsr=81&GRid=55882186&CRid=50186&df=all&
[S686] Roanoke World News, From the Cary Lewis Gray obituary in the Jan 23, 1942 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Anna Laura Gray obituary in the Nov 17, 1947 edition.
[S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Wilfred Wysor Gray obituary in the Dec 8, 1966 edition.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
[S2137] Bristol Herald Courier, From the Hattie Catherine Gray Briscoe obituary in the Apr 28, 2013 edition.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Hattie Myra Gray^1,2,3,4

F, b. April 24, 1893, d. January 3, 1982

Father

Cary Lewis Gray^1,2,3 b. May 12, 1869, d. January 22, 1942

Mother

Annie Laura Cannaday^1,2,3 b. May 1, 1871, d. November 16, 1947

Her Social Security Number was 411-10-2279.⁵ Hattie Myra Gray was buried at Gulf Pines Memorial Park, 2401 Englewood Road, Englewood, Sarasota Co., Florida.⁶ She was born on April 24, 1893 at Radford, Virginia.² As of December 17, 1913,her married name was Hayes.⁷ She married Charles Cannaday Hayes on December 17, 1913 at Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.⁷ Hattie Myra Gray and Charles Cannaday Hayes were divorced in April, 1920 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁷ As of November 18, 1920,her married name was Rock.⁴ Hattie Myra Gray married Berry R. Rock on November 18, 1920 at Forsyth Co., North Carolina.⁴ Hattie Myra Gray died on January 3, 1982 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina, at age 88.⁸

Census Records

1910

Dwelling 121, District 139, Highland Ward, Roanoke, Virginia

1920

Dwelling 440, District 116, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia

1940

Dwelling 766, District 82-23, Highland Park, Sullivan Co., Tennessee

⁹

1940

Cashier⁹

Family 1

Charles Cannaday Hayes b. June 20, 1892, d. March 2, 1974

Marriage*

Hattie Myra Gray married Charles Cannaday Hayes on December 17, 1913 at Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.⁷

Divorce*

Hattie Myra Gray and Charles Cannaday Hayes were divorced in April, 1920 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁷

Child

Cary Gray Hayes^10,11 b. January 9, 1915, d. April 24, 1915

Family 2

Berry R. Rock b. November 16, 1896, d. May 29, 1972

Marriage*

Hattie Myra Gray married Berry R. Rock on November 18, 1920 at Forsyth Co., North Carolina.⁴

Citations

[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S11769] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Birth Registers, 1853-1911.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S5158] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S9079] Gulf Pines Memorial Park, Sarasota Co., FL, online www.findagrave.com.
[S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
[S1028] North Carolina Archives and Records Section and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, North Carolina Death Indexes, 1908-2004.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
[S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.

James Forrest Gray^1,2,3,4,5

M, b. September 17, 1895, d. November 13, 1942

Father

Cary Lewis Gray^1,6,4,7,5 b. May 12, 1869, d. January 22, 1942

Mother

Annie Laura Cannaday^1,6,4,7,5 b. May 1, 1871, d. November 16, 1947

James Forrest Gray was buried at Salem Cemetery, Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina.^3,6 His Social Security Number was 719-05-4097.⁴ He married Peggy Stewart.⁶ James Forrest Gray was born on September 17, 1895 at East Radford, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,3,6,4,8 He married Thelma Harmon on January 17, 1920 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁵ James Forrest Gray died on November 13, 1942 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina, at age 47.^3,6

Census Records

1910

Dwelling 121, District 139, Highland Ward, Roanoke, Virginia

1920

Dwelling 105, District 105, Ward 4, Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina

⁹

1930

Dwelling 308, District 37, Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina

¹⁰

1940

Dwelling 68, District 34-42, Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina

¹¹

Occupation

1920		Railroad brakeman⁹
1930		Railroad conductor
1940		Railroad yard switchman¹¹

Family 1

Peggy Stewart b. circa 1905

Marriage*

James Forrest Gray married Peggy Stewart.⁶

Family 2

Thelma Harmon b. circa 1898

Marriage*

James Forrest Gray married Thelma Harmon on January 17, 1920 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁵

Citations

[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
[S3594] Salem Cemetery, Forsyth Co., NC, online http://www.findagrave.com
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
[S1653] Bureau of Vital Statistics North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates, 1909-1976, From the James Forest Gray death certificate.
[S686] Roanoke World News, From the Cary Lewis Gray obituary in the Jan 23, 1942 edition.
[S9842] Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Veterans Administration Master Index, 1917-1940.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Thomas Lewis Gray^1,2,3,4,5

M, b. January 9, 1903, d. February 12, 1977

Father

Cary Lewis Gray^1,6,7 b. May 12, 1869, d. January 22, 1942

Mother

Annie Laura Cannaday^1,6,7,8 b. May 1, 1871, d. November 16, 1947

Thomas Lewis Gray was buried at Lemon Bay Historical Cemetery, Englewood, Sarasota Co., Florida.^4,5 His Social Security Number was 083-16-6707.⁹ He was born on January 9, 1903 at Virginia.^1,3,4,10,9,5 He married Minna H. Barnstedt on November 3, 1933 at Manhattan, New York Co., New York.^2,11 Thomas Lewis Gray died on February 12, 1977 at DeSoto Co., Florida, at age 74.^3,4,10,5

Census Records

1910

Dwelling 121, District 139, Highland Ward, Roanoke, Virginia

1920

Dwelling 440, District 116, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia

⁶

1940

Dwelling 63, District 2-345, Teaneck, Bergen Co., New Jersey

¹²

Occupation

1940

Tug boat captain¹²

Family

Minna H. Barnstedt b. December 15, 1904, d. December, 1978

Marriage*

Thomas Lewis Gray married Minna H. Barnstedt on November 3, 1933 at Manhattan, New York Co., New York.^2,11

Child

May Ann Gray¹²

Citations

[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S4205] 1866-1937 Index to New York City Marriages, New York, New York, Marriage Indexes 1866-1937.
[S417] Florida Health Department, Florida Death Index,1877-1998.
[S11990] Lemon Bay Historical Cemetery, Sarasota Co., FL, online www.findagrave.com.
[S3565] The National Archives and Records Administration, U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S686] Roanoke World News, From the Cary Lewis Gray obituary in the Jan 23, 1942 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Anna Laura Gray obituary in the Nov 17, 1947 edition.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
[S11989] Unknown compiler, New York, U.S., Naturalization Records, 1882-1944.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Virginia Lucille Mason^1,2,3,4,5

F, b. October 27, 1896, d. February 27, 1931

Virginia Lucille Mason was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3 She was born on October 27, 1896 at Lynchburg, Virginia.^2,3,5 As of April 25, 1917,her married name was Gray.⁴ She married Wilfred Wysor Gray, son of Cary Lewis Gray and Annie Laura Cannaday, on April 25, 1917 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,3,4 Virginia Lucille Mason died on February 27, 1931 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 34.^2,3

Census Records

1920

Dwelling 86, District 146, Abingdon, Washington Co., Virginia

⁶

1930

Dwelling 446, District 1, Roanoke, Virginia

⁷

Family

Wilfred Wysor Gray b. May 7, 1891, d. December 7, 1966

Marriage*

Virginia Lucille Mason married Wilfred Wysor Gray, son of Cary Lewis Gray and Annie Laura Cannaday, on April 25, 1917 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,3,4

Children

Mary Elizabeth Gray^6,1,8,3,9 b. April 16, 1918, d. December 29, 1921
Hattie Catherine Gray+^7,1,9 b. May 15, 1920, d. February 11, 2013
Lt. Cary Lewis Gray^7,1,9 b. June 2, 1921, d. June 17, 1944
Wilfred Wysor "Champ" Gray Jr.+^7,1,9 b. November 2, 1922, d. March 27, 2009
Thomas Lawrence Gray+^7,1,10,9,3 b. July 16, 1926, d. April 9, 1983
Virginia Lucille Gray^7,1,9 b. November 15, 1928

Citations

[S2137] Bristol Herald Courier, From the Wilfred W. Gray, Jr. obituary in the Mar 28, 2009 edition.
[S2257] Fair View Cemetery, Roanoke VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GSsr=81&GRid=55882186&CRid=50186&df=all&
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
[S11769] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Birth Registers, 1853-1911.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
[S2137] Bristol Herald Courier, From the Hattie Catherine Gray Briscoe obituary in the Apr 28, 2013 edition.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Mary Elizabeth Gray^1,2,3,4,5

F, b. April 16, 1918, d. December 29, 1921

Father

Wilfred Wysor Gray^1,2,3,4,5 b. May 7, 1891, d. December 7, 1966

Mother

Virginia Lucille Mason^1,2,3,4,5 b. October 27, 1896, d. February 27, 1931

Mary Elizabeth Gray was born on April 16, 1918 at Roanoke, Virginia.³ She died on December 29, 1921 at Glade Spring, Washington Co., Virginia, at age 3.⁴

Census Records

1920

Dwelling 86, District 146, Abingdon, Washington Co., Virginia

Citations

[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S2137] Bristol Herald Courier, From the Wilfred W. Gray, Jr. obituary in the Mar 28, 2009 edition.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S2137] Bristol Herald Courier, From the Hattie Catherine Gray Briscoe obituary in the Apr 28, 2013 edition.

Hattie Catherine Gray^1,2,3,4,5,6

F, b. May 15, 1920, d. February 11, 2013

Father

Wilfred Wysor Gray^1,2,7,5 b. May 7, 1891, d. December 7, 1966

Mother

Virginia Lucille Mason^1,2,5 b. October 27, 1896, d. February 27, 1931

Hattie Catherine Gray was buried at Glenwood Cemetery and Chapel Mausoleum, 839 Bluff City Highway, Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.^5,6 Her Social Security Number was 413-16-0607.⁸ She was born on May 15, 1920 at Roanoke, Virginia.^8,4,5,6 As of November 22, 1938,her married name was Briscoe.⁵ She married Dan Edward Briscoe Jr. on November 22, 1938.^3,5,6 Hattie Catherine Gray died on February 11, 2013 at Boca Grande, Lee Co., Florida, at age 92.^8,5,6 She Hattie Catherine Gray Briscoe of Bristol, Tennessee and Boca Grande, Florida, died Monday, February 11, 2013 at her home. She was born in Roanoke, Virginia on May 15, 1920 to Wilfred and Virginia Gray. She graduated from Tennessee High School and attended Virginia Intermont College. She married Dan Edward Briscoe, Jr. on November 22, 1938. For over sixty-five years, they invested in real estate and raised a family together. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church, a troop leader in the Girl Scouts, a board member of the YWCA, and an active member of the YMCA. Growing up as the daughter of a Norfolk and Western train conductor and a pilot, she developed a love of traveling. Her father frequently took her flying in an open cockpit biplane from the Old Bristol Airport. Catherine and Dan were avid collectors of paintings and furniture. Catherine was preceded in death by her husband, Dan Edward Briscoe, Jr., her parents Virginia Lucille Mason Gray and Wilfred Wysor Gray, her brothers Cary Lewis Gray, Wilfred Wysor Gray, Jr., and Thomas Lawrence Gray, sister Mary Elizabeth Gray, daughter Jane Briscoe, and son David Edward Briscoe. She is survived by son Cary Gray Briscoe and daughter Dana Briscoe Robinette and husband Joe of Bristol, Tennessee. Catherine is survived by five grandchildren: Courtney Briscoe, Jane Kleiss and husband Jack Kleiss, Judge Robinette and wife Michelle Broglio, Catherine Robinette and husband Hayden Phillips, and Dan Robinette and wife Stacy Robinette. She is also survived by nine great-grandchildren: Briscoe Robinette, Mason Robinette, Michela Gray Robinette, Nolan Robinette, Emerson Robinette, Hattie Phillips, Cate Phillips, William Robinette, and James Robinette. She is survived by her sister Virginia (Peggy) Gray Webster of Thaxton, Virginia. She will be remembered as a wonderful mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who loved to laugh and to cook for her family. Graveside services will be held at Glenwood Cemetery. on April 28, 2013.⁵

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 446, District 1, Roanoke, Virginia

1940

Dwelling 126, District 82-36, Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee

⁷

Occupation

1940

Department store clerk⁷

Family

Dan Edward Briscoe Jr. b. July 4, 1921, d. September 29, 2004

Marriage*

Hattie Catherine Gray married Dan Edward Briscoe Jr. on November 22, 1938.^3,5,6

Children

Jane Briscoe^9,5 b. December 21, 1943, d. December 23, 1943
Dana Briscoe^3,5,10
Cary Gray Briscoe^3,5,10,11
David Edward Briscoe+^3,5,10 b. May 20, 1951, d. July 3, 1985

Citations

[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S2137] Bristol Herald Courier, From the Wilfred W. Gray, Jr. obituary in the Mar 28, 2009 edition.
[S2137] Bristol Herald Courier, From the Dan Edward Briscoe, Jr. obituary in the Oct 1, 2004 edition.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
[S2137] Bristol Herald Courier, From the Hattie Catherine Gray Briscoe obituary in the Apr 28, 2013 edition.
[S13492] Glenwood Cemetery and Chapel Mausoleum, Sullivan Co., TN, online www.findagrave.com.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S3367] Tennessee State Library and Archives, Tennessee, Death Records, 1908-1965.
[S10435] Charlotte News, The, From the David Edward Briscoe obituary in the Jul 5, 1985 edition.
[S2137] Bristol Herald Courier, From the Briscoe-Murphy marriage announcement in the Jul 9, 1972 edition.

Lt. Cary Lewis Gray^{1,2,3,4,5,6,7}

M, b. June 2, 1921, d. June 17, 1944

Father

Wilfred Wysor Gray^1,2,8,6 b. May 7, 1891, d. December 7, 1966

Mother

Virginia Lucille Mason^1,2,6 b. October 27, 1896, d. February 27, 1931

Lt. Cary Lewis Gray was buried at Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial, Colleville-sur-Mer, Departement du Calvados, Basse-Normandie, France.⁴ He Second Lieutenant, 513th Fighter Squadron 406th Fighter Group, Purple Heart Medal, Air Medal, and additional Army Awards.³ He was born on June 2, 1921 at Glade Spring, Washington Co., Virginia.^7,9 He died on June 17, 1944 at Normandy, France, at age 23.^3,4,5

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 446, District 1, Roanoke, Virginia

1940

Dwelling 126, District 82-36, Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee

⁸

Occupation

1940

Grocery store clerk⁸

Citations

[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S2137] Bristol Herald Courier, From the Wilfred W. Gray, Jr. obituary in the Mar 28, 2009 edition.
[S1912] National Archives and Records Administration, World War II and Korean Conflict Veterans Interred Overseas.
[S3593] Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial, France, online http://www.findagrave.com
[S6020] Unknown compiler, U.S., Headstone and Interment Records for U.S. Military Cemeteries on Foreign Soil, 1942-1949.
[S2137] Bristol Herald Courier, From the Hattie Catherine Gray Briscoe obituary in the Apr 28, 2013 edition.
[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.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.

Wilfred Wysor "Champ" Gray Jr.^{1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8}

M, b. November 2, 1922, d. March 27, 2009

Father

Wilfred Wysor Gray^1,2,9,4,5 b. May 7, 1891, d. December 7, 1966

Mother

Virginia Lucille Mason^1,2,4 b. October 27, 1896, d. February 27, 1931

His Social Security Number was 413-16-1972.¹⁰ Wilfred Wysor "Champ" Gray Jr. was buried at Glenwood Cemetery, Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.² He was born on November 2, 1922 at Abingdon, Washington Co., Virginia.^10,2,6,7,8 He married Elinor Ruth Bowery in 1943.^2,3,6 Wilfred Wysor "Champ" Gray Jr. died on March 27, 2009 at Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee, at age 86.^10,2,6 He BRISTOL, Tenn. – Wilfred W. "Champ" Gray, Jr., age 86, went to be with the Lord Friday, March 27, 2009, at his home. He was born November 2, 1922, in Abingdon, Va., and lived most of his life in the Bristol area. He was a son of the late Wilfred Wysor Gray Sr. and Virginia Mason Gray. He was a 1942 graduate of Tennessee High School, president of the class and voted most outstanding athlete. He has remained an avid supporter of the Vikings. He was a 1944 graduate of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, was a retired employee with the U.S. Postal Service and a member of the Beaver View Baptist Church. He was co-founder of Faith Bible Camp with his brother-in-law, the Rev. Haynes Watson. He was active in the youth ministry and was an active member of the South Holston Ruritan. He was preceded in death by a sister, Elizabeth Gray; two brothers, Lt. Cary L. Gray and Thomas Gray. Survivors include his loving bride of 65 years, Elinor R. Bowery Gray; children, Wilfred W. "Fred" Gray III and wife, Wendy, Reveley Gray McGrady and husband, Carl, Rebecca Gray Cox and husband, Thomas, and Isaac "Pete" Grubbs and wife, Diana; grandchildren, John Gray, Luke Gray, Benjamin Daniels, Catherine Cox, Byron Cox, Tracy Taylor, and Will Grubbs; sisters, Catherine Briscoe and Virginia Webster; special sisters-in-law, Martha Watson and Peggy Bowery; and several nieces and nephews. Burial will follow in the Glenwood Cemetery, with military honors conducted by the Bristol VFW Honor Guard. Pallbearers will be John Gray, Luke Gray, Benjamin Daniels, Byron Cox, Will Grubbs, Tom Parker, Gary Robinette and Randy Frye. Honorary pallbearers will be youth of his churches and Faith Bible Camp and members of the Forever Young Club of Beaver View Baptist Church. on March 28, 2009.²

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 446, District 1, Roanoke, Virginia

1940

Dwelling 126, District 82-36, Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee

⁹

Family

Elinor Ruth Bowery b. December 10, 1924, d. August 28, 2017

Marriage*

Wilfred Wysor "Champ" Gray Jr. married Elinor Ruth Bowery in 1943.^2,3,6

Children

Rebecca Gray^2,3
Wilfred Wysor "Fred" Gray III^2,3,11,12
Reveley Gray^2,3

Citations

[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S2137] Bristol Herald Courier, From the Wilfred W. Gray, Jr. obituary in the Mar 28, 2009 edition.
[S2137] Bristol Herald Courier, From the Elinor Ruth Bowery Gray obituary in the Aug 31, 2017 edition.
[S2137] Bristol Herald Courier, From the Hattie Catherine Gray Briscoe obituary in the Apr 28, 2013 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Wilfred Wysor Gray obituary in the Dec 8, 1966 edition.
[S13492] Glenwood Cemetery and Chapel Mausoleum, Sullivan Co., TN, online www.findagrave.com.
[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.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S1618] State, The, From the Gray-Homolish marriage announcement in the Aug 23, 1964 edition.
[S1784] Greensboro News & Record, From the Gray-Law marriage announcement in the Aug 6, 1978 edition.

Thomas Lawrence Gray^{1,2,3,4,5,6,7}

M, b. July 16, 1926, d. April 9, 1983

Father

Wilfred Wysor Gray^{1,2,8,3,4,5,9} b. May 7, 1891, d. December 7, 1966

Mother

Virginia Lucille Mason^1,2,3,4,5 b. October 27, 1896, d. February 27, 1931

Thomas Lawrence Gray was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^5,10,11 He was born on July 16, 1926 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,5,6,7,10 He married Mary Odell Shropshire on February 2, 1949 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,5,12 Thomas Lawrence Gray died on April 9, 1983 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 56.^5,10,11 He Thomas L. Gray, age 56, of 3602 View Ave., S.W., died Saturday morning in a local hospital. Mr. Gray was an N & W Conductor on the Radford Division. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge and Kazim Temple of Shrine and was a veteran of World War II. Surviving are a son, Lawrence M. Gray, Roanoke; daughter, Miss Elizabeth Ann Gray, Virginia Beach; brother, Wilfred Gray, Bristol, Tenn; two sisters, Mrs. Virginia Webster, Thaxton; Mrs. Catherine Briscoe, Bristol, Tenn. Interment will be in Sherwood. on April 11, 1983.¹¹

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 446, District 1, Roanoke, Virginia

1940

Dwelling 126, District 82-36, Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee

⁸

Family

Mary Odell Shropshire b. April 26, 1929, d. January 9, 1980

Marriage*

Thomas Lawrence Gray married Mary Odell Shropshire on February 2, 1949 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,5,12

Children

Lawrence McKinley Gray^5,12,3,13,11 b. September 24, 1957, d. June 25, 2024
Elizabeth Ann Gray^3,12,13,11

Citations

[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S2137] Bristol Herald Courier, From the Wilfred W. Gray, Jr. obituary in the Mar 28, 2009 edition.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S2137] Bristol Herald Courier, From the Hattie Catherine Gray Briscoe obituary in the Apr 28, 2013 edition.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[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.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Wilfred Wysor Gray obituary in the Dec 8, 1966 edition.
[S2251] Sherwood Burial Park, Roanoke 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&GRid=40016666&CRid=728583&df=all&
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Thomas L. Gray obituary in the Apr 11, 1983 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary Shropshire Gray obituary in the Jan 11, 1980 edition.
[S3624] Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory, online http://www.oakeys.com/, From the Lawrence McKinley Gray obituary.

Virginia Lucille Gray^1,2,3,4,5

F, b. November 15, 1928

Father

Wilfred Wysor Gray^1,2,6,4 b. May 7, 1891, d. December 7, 1966

Mother

Virginia Lucille Mason^1,2,6 b. October 27, 1896, d. February 27, 1931

Her married name was Webster.² Virginia Lucille Gray married Unknown Webster.^2,6 Virginia Lucille Gray was born on November 15, 1928 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁵

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 446, District 1, Roanoke, Virginia

1940

Dwelling 262, District 119-8, Roanoke, Virginia

Family

Unknown Webster

Marriage*

Virginia Lucille Gray married Unknown Webster.^2,6

Citations

[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S2137] Bristol Herald Courier, From the Wilfred W. Gray, Jr. obituary in the Mar 28, 2009 edition.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Wilfred Wysor Gray obituary in the Dec 8, 1966 edition.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
[S2137] Bristol Herald Courier, From the Hattie Catherine Gray Briscoe obituary in the Apr 28, 2013 edition.

Minerva Kathleen "Katie" Gearheart^1,2,3,4

F, b. December 30, 1900, d. October 14, 1957

Father

James Montague Gearheart^1,2,4 b. February 18, 1877, d. March 31, 1938

Mother

Nancy Josephine "Nannie" "Josie" Cole^1,2,4,5 b. October 4, 1875, d. June 18, 1962

Minerva Kathleen "Katie" Gearheart was buried at King Cemetery, Pettry, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^4,6 She and William Jackson "Bill" Shrader were divorced.^6,4,5 Minerva Kathleen "Katie" Gearheart was born on December 30, 1900 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁷ As of June 30, 1920,her married name was Shrader.³ She married William Jackson "Bill" Shrader on June 30, 1920 at Montcalm, Mercer Co., West Virginia.³ Minerva Kathleen "Katie" Gearheart died on October 14, 1957 at Goodwill, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 56; Died in a house fire.^6,4

Census Records

1910

Dwelling 68, District 79, Browns Creek, McDowell Co., West Virginia

1920

Dwelling 87, District 100, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia

1940

Dwelling 436, District 28-52, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia

⁵

Family

William Jackson "Bill" Shrader b. August 29, 1899, d. May 13, 1965

Divorce*

Minerva Kathleen "Katie" Gearheart and William Jackson "Bill" Shrader were divorced.^6,4,5

Marriage*

Minerva Kathleen "Katie" Gearheart married William Jackson "Bill" Shrader on June 30, 1920 at Montcalm, Mercer Co., West Virginia.³

Child

Mildred A. Shrader⁸ b. April 15, 1921, d. August 16, 1981

Citations

[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Shrader-Gearheart marriage record.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Kathleen Shrader death record.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[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&
[S1416] Sylvia Gearheart Alpert, Gerhart/Gearhart/Gearheart Family History.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Mary Beulah Gearheart^1,2,3

F, b. June 17, 1902, d. February 20, 1988

Father

James Montague Gearheart^1,2,3,4 b. February 18, 1877, d. March 31, 1938

Mother

Nancy Josephine "Nannie" "Josie" Cole^1,2,3,4 b. October 4, 1875, d. June 18, 1962

Her Social Security Number was 230-24-3301.³ Mary Beulah Gearheart was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, Bluewell, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^5,4 She was born on June 17, 1902 at Duhring, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^6,5,3 As of December 25, 1920,her married name was Evans.⁷ She married Jess E. Evans on December 25, 1920 at Montcalm, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^4,7 Mary Beulah Gearheart died on February 20, 1988 at Joplin, Jasper Co., Missouri, at age 85.^5,3,4 She Beulah Evans, 85, of Route 3, Box 464, Bluefield, died Saturday in a Joplin, Mo., hospital. Born in Duhring, she was a daughter of the late James and Jocie Cole Gearheart. She had been a resident of the Bluefield area most of her life. She was a member of the Church of Christ in Duhring. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jess E. Evans, a daughter, Carol Evans, and three sons, Ernest Evans, Bamform Evans and Jack Evans. Survivors: six grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Burial will be at Woodlawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Bluewell. on February 24, 1988.⁴

Census Records

1910

Dwelling 68, District 79, Browns Creek, McDowell Co., West Virginia

1920

Dwelling 87, District 100, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia

1940

Dwelling 173, District 28-52, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia

⁸

Family

Jess E. Evans b. October 23, 1890, d. September 16, 1953

Marriage*

Mary Beulah Gearheart married Jess E. Evans on December 25, 1920 at Montcalm, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^4,7

Children

Ernest Kirlwood Evans+^{8,9,10,11,4,12,13} b. November 19, 1921, d. July 11, 1973
Bamford Massey Evans+^8,11,4,14,13 b. February 14, 1926, d. November 6, 1969
Jack Blake Evans^8,11,4,13 b. September 23, 1928, d. July 4, 1964
Carol Jean Evans^8,4,15 b. March 12, 1930, d. November 9, 1940

Citations

[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Beulah Evans obituary in the Feb 24, 1988 edition.
[S3221] Woodlawn Memorial Park, Mercer Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
[S2878] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Evans-Gearheart marriage record.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S2877] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Deaths Index, 1853-1973.
[S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Jess Evans obituary in the Sep 18, 1953 edition.
[S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Ernest Kirkwood Evans obituary in the Jul 13, 1973 edition.
[S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Jack Blake Evans obituary in the Jul 7, 1964 edition.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Carol Jean Evans death certificate.

James Joseph Gearheart^1,2,3

M, b. October 10, 1907, d. February 15, 1960

Father

James Montague Gearheart^1,4,5 b. February 18, 1877, d. March 31, 1938

Mother

Nancy Josephine "Nannie" "Josie" Cole^1,4,6,5 b. October 4, 1875, d. June 18, 1962

James Joseph Gearheart was buried at King Cemetery, Pettry, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^3,5 He was born on October 10, 1907 at Goodwill, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^3,5 He died on February 15, 1960 at Montcalm, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 52.^3,5

Census Records

1910

Dwelling 68, District 79, Browns Creek, McDowell Co., West Virginia

1920

Dwelling 87, District 100, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia

⁴

1930

Dwelling 655, District 31, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia

1940

Dwelling 436, District 28-52, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia

⁶

Citations

[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[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&
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the James Joseph Gearheart death certificate.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Viola Virginia Gearheart^1,2,3

F, b. August 22, 1918, d. May 1, 1954

Father

James Montague Gearheart^2,1,4 b. February 18, 1877, d. March 31, 1938

Mother

Nancy Josephine "Nannie" "Josie" Cole^2,1,4,3 b. October 4, 1875, d. June 18, 1962

Viola Virginia Gearheart was buried at King Cemetery, Pettry, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^4,3 Her married name was Proffitt.⁴ She married Unknown Proffitt.^4,3 Viola Virginia Gearheart was born on August 22, 1918 at Goodwill, Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁴ She died on May 1, 1954 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 35.^4,3 She Mrs. Viola Gearheart Proffitt, 40 (actually 35), of Goodwill, died at Bluefield Sanitarium Saturday night following a brief illness. Services will be held at Cravens Funeral Home Tuesday at 1 p.m. The Rev. Lloyd Stidom will officiate. Interment will follow in King Cemetery. Survivors include her mother, Mrs. Josie Gearheart; two sisters, Mrs. William Schrader of Goodwill and Mrs. Jess Evans of Boissevain, Va; two brothers, Dan (actually Van) Gearheart and James Gearheart, both of Goodwill. on May 3, 1954.³

Census Records

1920

Dwelling 87, District 100, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia

1930

Dwelling 655, District 31, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia

Family

Unknown Proffitt

Marriage*

Viola Virginia Gearheart married Unknown Proffitt.^4,3

Citations

[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Viola Proffitt obituary in the May 3, 1954 edition.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Biela Virginia Proffitt death certificate.

William Van Gearheart^1,2

M, b. October 9, 1910, d. August 5, 1957

Father

James Montague Gearheart^1,2 b. February 18, 1877, d. March 31, 1938

Mother

Nancy Josephine "Nannie" "Josie" Cole^1,2 b. October 4, 1875, d. June 18, 1962

William Van Gearheart was buried at King Cemetery, Pettry, Mercer Co., West Virginia.² He was born on October 9, 1910 at Davy, McDowell Co., West Virginia.² He married Elizabeth Marie "Lizzy" Rose on October 25, 1933 at Montcalm, Mercer Co., West Virginia.³ William Van Gearheart died on August 5, 1957 at Goodwill, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 46.²

Census Records

1920

Dwelling 87, District 100, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia

1940

Dwelling 445, District 28-52, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia

⁴

Family

Elizabeth Marie "Lizzy" Rose b. July 11, 1914, d. January 8, 1997

Marriage*

William Van Gearheart married Elizabeth Marie "Lizzy" Rose on October 25, 1933 at Montcalm, Mercer Co., West Virginia.³

Children

James Edward Gearheart Sr.+^4,5 b. December 14, 1934, d. April 30, 2000
Jetty Mae Gearheart+^6,7,4,5 b. December 14, 1936, d. January 19, 2017
Thomas Jackson "Tommy" Gearheart^8,4,5 b. February 14, 1939, d. May 4, 1994

Citations

[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[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&
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Gearheart-Rose marriage record.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S1713] News Journal, The, From the James E. Gearheart, Sr. obituary in the May 3, 2000 edition.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S4219] Cravens-Shires Funeral Home, online http://www.cravens-shires.com, From the Jettie Mae Nicewander obituary.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Mary Bernard^1,2

F, b. September 15, 1894, d. November, 1977

Her Social Security Number was 218-50-6015.³ Mary Bernard was born on September 15, 1894 at Virginia.^4,3 As of October 18, 1916,her married name was Light.¹ She married Virgil A. Light, son of Orestees T. "Restee" "Rudy" Light and Laura B. Hall, on October 18, 1916 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,2 Mary Bernard died in November, 1977 at age 83.³

Census Records

1920

Dwelling 370, District 88, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia

⁴

1930

Dwelling 290, District 1024, Wayne, Wayne Co., Michigan

⁵

1940

Dwelling 115, District 3-83, Fairlawn-Dundalk-St Helena, Baltimore Co., Maryland

⁶

1950

Dwelling 200, District 3-192, Dundalk, Baltimore Co., Maryland

⁷

Family

Virgil A. Light b. January 10, 1895, d. May 8, 1970

Marriage*

Mary Bernard married Virgil A. Light, son of Orestees T. "Restee" "Rudy" Light and Laura B. Hall, on October 18, 1916 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,2

Children

Georgia Evelyn Light+^4,5,8,9 b. circa August, 1917, d. August 30, 1956
Dougi H. Light⁴
Twyla N. Light+^5,6,8,9 b. September 19, 1921, d. June 14, 2008
Betty Irene Light+^5,6,8,9 b. May 30, 1924, d. May 2, 2021
Donald Gene "Don" Light+^5,6,2,8,9 b. August 26, 1926, d. May 3, 2011
Patricia Ann "Patty" Light+^5,6,8,9 b. May 23, 1929, d. June 24, 2012

Citations

[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Light-Bernard marriage record.
[S1710] Baltimore Sun, From the Virgil A. Light obituary in the May 10, 1970 edition.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
[S1710] Baltimore Sun, From the Betty Irene Light Rappold Balcer obituary in the May 9, 2021 edition.
[S7604] Franklin News-Post, The, From the Patricia Ann Light Mattox obituary in the Jul 18, 2012 edition.

Georgia Evelyn Light^1,2,3

F, b. circa August, 1917, d. August 30, 1956

Father

Virgil A. Light^1,4,5,6 b. January 10, 1895, d. May 8, 1970

Mother

Mary Bernard^1,4,5,6 b. September 15, 1894, d. November, 1977

Georgia Evelyn Light was buried at Oak Lawn Cemetery, 7225 Eastern Avenue, Eastpoint, Baltimore Co., Maryland.² Her married name was Hoffman.² She married Floyd Elliott Hoffman.² Georgia Evelyn Light was born circa August, 1917 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.¹ She died on August 30, 1956 at Maryland.² She HOFFMAN - On August 30, 1956, Georgia Light, of 2 Northship road, Dundalk, the beloved wife of Floyd E. Hoffman and mother of Kenneth Lee and Steven Elliott Hoffman. Interment in Oak Lawn Cemetery. on August 31, 1956.²

Census Records

1920

Dwelling 370, District 88, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia

1930

Dwelling 290, District 1024, Wayne, Wayne Co., Michigan

⁴

1940

Dwelling 88, District 3-85A, Fairlawn-Dundalk-St Helena, Baltimore Co., Maryland

⁷

Occupation

1940

Secretary⁷

Family

Floyd Elliott Hoffman b. December 2, 1910, d. June 11, 2012

Marriage*

Georgia Evelyn Light married Floyd Elliott Hoffman.²

Children

Steven Elliott Hoffman^2,8
Kenneth Lee Hoffman^2,9,8

Citations

[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S8058] Evening Sun, The, From the Georgia Light Hoffman obituary in the Aug 31, 1956 edition.
[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.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S1710] Baltimore Sun, From the Betty Irene Light Rappold Balcer obituary in the May 9, 2021 edition.
[S7604] Franklin News-Post, The, From the Patricia Ann Light Mattox obituary in the Jul 18, 2012 edition.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S1710] Baltimore Sun, From the Floyd E. Hoffman obituary in the Jun 12, 2012 edition.
[S1710] Baltimore Sun, From the Hoffman-Stofko marriage announcement in the May 7, 1972 edition.

Twyla N. Light^1,2,3

F, b. September 19, 1921, d. June 14, 2008

Father

Virgil A. Light^1,4,5,6 b. January 10, 1895, d. May 8, 1970

Mother

Mary Bernard^1,4,5,6 b. September 15, 1894, d. November, 1977

Her Social Security Number was 217-14-3822.⁷ Twyla N. Light was buried at Oak Lawn Cemetery, 7225 Eastern Avenue, Eastpoint, Baltimore Co., Maryland.² Her married name was Lynas.² She married Thomas Richard Lynas Jr.^2,3 Twyla N. Light was born on September 19, 1921 at West Virginia.^1,7 She died on June 14, 2008 at Maryland at age 86.^7,2 She On June 14, 2008, TWYLA N. (nee Light); beloved wife of the late Thomas L. Lynas, Jr., devoted mother of Donn A., Michael W., and Richard V. Lynas; dear sister of Betty Rappold, Don Light, Patricia Mattox and the late Georgia Hoffman and Dougi Light. Also survived by four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Interment Oak Lawn Cemetery. on June 16, 2008.²

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 290, District 1024, Wayne, Wayne Co., Michigan

1940

Dwelling 115, District 3-83, Fairlawn-Dundalk-St Helena, Baltimore Co., Maryland

⁴

Occupation

1940

Stenographer⁴

Family

Thomas Richard Lynas Jr. b. September 13, 1921, d. December 31, 1996

Marriage*

Twyla N. Light married Thomas Richard Lynas Jr.^2,3

Children

Donn A. Lynas^2,3
Michael W. Lynas^2,3
Richard V. Lynas^2,3

Citations

[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S1710] Baltimore Sun, From the Twyla N. Lynas obituary in the Jul 16, 2008 edition.
[S1710] Baltimore Sun, From the Thomas R. Lynas, Jr. obituary in the Jan 2, 1997 edition.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S1710] Baltimore Sun, From the Betty Irene Light Rappold Balcer obituary in the May 9, 2021 edition.
[S7604] Franklin News-Post, The, From the Patricia Ann Light Mattox obituary in the Jul 18, 2012 edition.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Betty Irene Light^1,2

F, b. May 30, 1924, d. May 2, 2021

Father

Virgil A. Light^1,3,2,4 b. January 10, 1895, d. May 8, 1970

Mother

Mary Bernard^1,3,2,4 b. September 15, 1894, d. November, 1977

Betty Irene Light was buried at Oak Lawn Cemetery, 7225 Eastern Avenue, Eastpoint, Baltimore Co., Maryland.⁵ She was born on May 30, 1924 at Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio.^6,2 As of 1945,her married name was Rappold.⁷ She married Robert John Rappold Jr. in 1945.⁷ As of 2004,her married name was Balcer.² Betty Irene Light married Edwin William Balcer in 2004.² Betty Irene Light died on May 2, 2021 at Dundalk, Baltimore Co., Maryland, at age 96.² She On May 2, 2021, Betty Irene Light Rappold Balcer passed peacefully at home surrounded by her children just shy of her 97th birthday. Born in Columbus, Ohio to Virgil & Mary Light who moved to Dundalk in 1930, she was the beloved wife of Robert John Rappold Jr. (Bob) for 56 years and loving mother to Linda Kacur (John), Robert John III (Barbara), Georgia VanBeck (Todd) and Julie Sugar (Ross). Betty lived in her home in historic Dundalk for 73 years, within walking distance of her parents and two of her sisters. She learned to sew at Dundalk School (now Dundalk Elementary) at age 12, a hobby that gave her years of joy making clothing for herself and her daughters. After graduating from Sparrows Point HS, she became a bookkeeper at L&S Welding Co., founded by her father, working with her sister and driving to work with their father each day. Betty loved to dance - ballroom dancing, square dancing, round dancing, and line dancing. She also loved to garden, creating an English garden at her home with fountains, pebble pathways and ferns passed down from her mother. She was a member of the Dundalk Garden Club and attended the Dundalk Church of God for over 80 years. Betty lived life to the fullest and inspired everyone around her with her positivity. She was known for her contagious smile and her fashion sense. After her husband Bob passed away in 2001, she began exercising and taking dance classes at Ateaze and Edgemere Senior Centers, meeting new friends with whom she went dancing. In 2004, she remarried at 80 years of age to Edwin Balcer. They traveled and enjoyed life until his death. Family was her life, whether hosting family celebrations, enjoying family vacations, family reunions and July 4th traditions. She was the Grand Marshall of the Dundalk July 4th parade in 2009. She was predeceased by both of her husbands, her parents, and all of her siblings, Georgia Hoffman, Twyla Lynas, Don Light, and Patty Mattox. She is survived by her four children, 11 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and many loving nieces and nephews. on May 9, 2021.²

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 290, District 1024, Wayne, Wayne Co., Michigan

1940

Dwelling 115, District 3-83, Fairlawn-Dundalk-St Helena, Baltimore Co., Maryland

Family 1

Robert John Rappold Jr. b. February 2, 1923, d. February 20, 2001

Marriage*

Betty Irene Light married Robert John Rappold Jr. in 1945.⁷

Children

Georgia Rappold^2,7
Julie Anne Rappold^2,7
Linda Lee Rappold^2,7
Robert John Rappold III, Ph.D.^2,8,7

Family 2

Edwin William Balcer b. June 29, 1923, d. May 11, 2006

Marriage*

Betty Irene Light married Edwin William Balcer in 2004.²

Citations

[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S1710] Baltimore Sun, From the Betty Irene Light Rappold Balcer obituary in the May 9, 2021 edition.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S7604] Franklin News-Post, The, From the Patricia Ann Light Mattox obituary in the Jul 18, 2012 edition.
[S8561] Oak Lawn Cemetery, Baltimore Co., MD, online www.findagrave.com.
[S1235] Ancestry.com, U.S. Public Records Index, Volume 1.
[S1710] Baltimore Sun, From the Robert John Rappold, Jr. obituary in the Feb 24, 2001 edition.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Donald Gene "Don" Light^1,2,3,4

M, b. August 26, 1926, d. May 3, 2011

Father

Virgil A. Light^1,5,6,7,8 b. January 10, 1895, d. May 8, 1970

Mother

Mary Bernard^1,5,6,7,8 b. September 15, 1894, d. November, 1977

His Social Security Number was 220-14-5057.⁹ Donald Gene "Don" Light was buried at Oak Lawn Cemetery, 7225 Eastern Avenue, Eastpoint, Baltimore Co., Maryland.² He was born on August 26, 1926 at Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio.^9,3 He married Mary Winifred Garvey on April 18, 1949 at Washington, D.C..^2,4,10 Donald Gene "Don" Light died on May 3, 2011 at Maryland at age 84.^9,2 He On May 3, 2011, Donald Gene Light, beloved husband of the late Mary Light (nee Garvey); devoted father of Thomas Light, Donna O'Mailey and her husband Jack and Marianne Wenger and her husband John; dear brother of Betty Balcer; loving grandfather of Kurt, Shane, Laura, Lindsay, Summer, Holly and Travis and great-grandfather of Luke. Interment Oaklawn Cemetery. on May 4, 2011.²

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 290, District 1024, Wayne, Wayne Co., Michigan

1940

Dwelling 115, District 3-83, Fairlawn-Dundalk-St Helena, Baltimore Co., Maryland

⁵

Family

Mary Winifred Garvey b. May 18, 1930, d. October 29, 2010

Marriage*

Donald Gene "Don" Light married Mary Winifred Garvey on April 18, 1949 at Washington, D.C..^2,4,10

Children

Donna Jean Light^2,10
Marianne Light^2,10
Thomas G. Light^2,10

Citations

[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S1710] Baltimore Sun, From the Donald Gene Light obituary in the May 4, 2011 edition.
[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.
[S5924] Unknown compiler, District of Columbia, Marriage Records, 1810-1953.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S1710] Baltimore Sun, From the Virgil A. Light obituary in the May 10, 1970 edition.
[S1710] Baltimore Sun, From the Betty Irene Light Rappold Balcer obituary in the May 9, 2021 edition.
[S7604] Franklin News-Post, The, From the Patricia Ann Light Mattox obituary in the Jul 18, 2012 edition.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S1710] Baltimore Sun, From the Mary Garvey Light obituary in the Nov 1, 2010 edition.

Patricia Ann "Patty" Light^1,2,3,4

F, b. May 23, 1929, d. June 24, 2012

Father

Virgil A. Light^1,2,5,4 b. January 10, 1895, d. May 8, 1970

Mother

Mary Bernard^1,2,5,4 b. September 15, 1894, d. November, 1977

Patricia Ann "Patty" Light was buried at Mattox Family Cemetery, Glade Hill, Franklin Co., Virginia.^3,4 Her Social Security Number was 217-24-5136.⁶ Her married name was Mattox.⁷ She married Cabell Allman Mattox.^8,4 Patricia Ann "Patty" Light was born on May 23, 1929 at Ohio.^1,6,3 She died on June 24, 2012 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 83.^6,3,4 She Patricia Ann Light Mattox, age 83 of Rocky Mount died Sunday, June 24, 2012 at Trinity Mission of Rocky Mount. Born May 23, 1929 in Columbus, OH she was a daughter of the late Virgil Light and Mary Bernard Light. She was predeceased by her husband, Cabell Allman Mattox; two sisters, Georgia Hoffman, and Twyla Lynas; and a brother, Don Light. Mrs. Mattox was a member of Glade Hill Baptist Church, and was a legal secretary for the U.S. Federal Court. She is survived by five daughters, Kathy Gardner and her husband, Leeland of Penhook, Sharon Angle and her husband Al of Union Hall, Bonnie Huffman and her husband, Darrell of Huntington, WV, Brenda Pricer and her husband, Steve of Naples, FL, and Gina Childress and her husband, John of Greensboro, NC; one sister, Betty Balcer; 15 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. A private family memorial service was held at the Mattox Family Cemetery. on July 18, 2012.⁴

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 290, District 1024, Wayne, Wayne Co., Michigan

1940

Dwelling 115, District 3-83, Fairlawn-Dundalk-St Helena, Baltimore Co., Maryland

Family

Cabell Allman Mattox b. July 5, 1929, d. July 14, 1965

Marriage*

Patricia Ann "Patty" Light married Cabell Allman Mattox.^8,4

Children

Kathy Jean Mattox^9,4,10
Sharon Lee Mattox^10,4
Bonnie Lou Mattox^4,10
Brenda Sue Mattox^4,10
Gina Lynn Mattox^4,10

Citations

[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S13888] Mattox Family Cemetery, Franklin Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com.
[S7604] Franklin News-Post, The, From the Patricia Ann Light Mattox obituary in the Jul 18, 2012 edition.
[S1710] Baltimore Sun, From the Betty Irene Light Rappold Balcer obituary in the May 9, 2021 edition.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S1710] Baltimore Sun, From the Twyla N. Lynas obituary in the Jul 16, 2008 edition.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Elmer Conner¹

M, b. circa 1907

Father

Ellis Floyd "E. F." Conner¹ b. July 2, 1874, d. September 17, 1915

Mother

Eugenia Elizabeth Lydia "Genie" Conner¹ b. January 18, 1885, d. March 20, 1947

Elmer Conner was born circa 1907 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ He Not enumerated with his mother in the 1920 Census on January 13, 1920.²

Census Records

1910

Dwelling 199, District 99, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia

Citations

[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.

Stella May Bell^1,2,3,4

F, b. May 16, 1908, d. February 6, 1945

Father

George Martin Bell^1,2,3,7 b. March 23, 1872, d. January 3, 1923

Mother

Lucy Ann Kelley^1,2,5,6,3,7 b. May, 1875, d. September 16, 1931

Stella May Bell was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^8,4 She was born on May 16, 1908 at Floyd Co., Virginia.⁷ As of June 11, 1935,her married name was Guilliams.³ She married Clifford Alexander Guilliams on June 11, 1935 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,4 Stella May Bell Mrs. Stella May Guilliams, 35, of Callaway, died Sunday in a local hospital. Surviving are her husband, C. A. Guilliams, and two brothers, Eldridge Bell, Floyd county, and Oscar Bell, Newport News. Funeral services will be conducted at the Head of the River church, Floyd county. Interment will be in the church cemetery. on February 7, 1944.⁴ She died on February 6, 1945 at Catawba, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 36.^4,7

Census Records

1910

Dwelling 17, District 53, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

1920

Dwelling 89, District 102, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

1930

Dwelling 63, District 12, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁵

1940

Dwelling 185, District 34-2, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia

⁹

Family

Clifford Alexander Guilliams b. May 31, 1904, d. January 3, 1973

Marriage*

Stella May Bell married Clifford Alexander Guilliams on June 11, 1935 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,4

Citations

[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Stella May Guilliams obituary in the Feb 7, 1944 edition.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Lucy Kelley Bell obituary in the Sep 18, 1931 edition.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S3345] Salem Church Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Jefferson Lafayette Kelley^1,2

M, b. February, 1860, d. July 1, 1937

Father

Joseph Pedigo Kelley^1,2 b. circa 1829, d. December 12, 1862

Mother

Sarah Catherine Payne^1,2 b. August 31, 1826, d. August 27, 1892

Jefferson Lafayette Kelley was buried at Highland Cemetery, 796 North High Street, Covington, Miami Co., Ohio.³ He was born in February, 1860 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,4 He married Emmazetta E. "Emma" Kelley, daughter of Moses Greer Kelley and Kesiah Catherine Conner, on October 12, 1882 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,5 Jefferson Lafayette Kelley married Maranda Jane "Mandy" Martin on January 10, 1895 at Franklin Co., Virginia.⁶ Jefferson Lafayette Kelley died on July 1, 1937 at Ohio at age 77.³

Census Records

1900

Dwelling 7, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁴

1910

Dwelling 157, District 114, Newberry Township, Miami Co., Ohio

⁷

1920

Dwelling 129, District 167, Newberry, Miami Co., Ohio

⁸

1930

Dwelling 114, District 8, Troy, Miami Co., Ohio

⁹

Occupation

1900		Farmer⁴
1910		Farmer⁷
1920		Farmer⁸
1930		Dairy farmer⁹

Family 1

Emmazetta E. "Emma" Kelley b. May 16, 1866, d. July 7, 1894

Marriage*

Jefferson Lafayette Kelley married Emmazetta E. "Emma" Kelley, daughter of Moses Greer Kelley and Kesiah Catherine Conner, on October 12, 1882 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,5

Children

Ella G./J. Kelley+^4,1 b. August, 1883, d. 1926
Elbert Letcher Kelley+^1,4 b. March 3, 1885, d. June, 1947
Virgil H. Kelley^4,1 b. October, 1890, d. November 10, 1906
Grover Jefferson Kelley+^4,1,7 b. June 16, 1892, d. February 13, 1964

Family 2

Maranda Jane "Mandy" Martin b. August, 1879, d. May 18, 1941

Marriage*

Jefferson Lafayette Kelley married Maranda Jane "Mandy" Martin on January 10, 1895 at Franklin Co., Virginia.⁶

Citations

[S1007] Paula Kelley Ward, "O'Kelley - Seven Generations of Descendants," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Dec 17, 2003.
[S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S13967] Highland Cemetery, Miami Co., OH, online www.findagrave.com.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S11716] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Death Registers, 1853-1911.
[S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

Elbert Letcher Kelley^1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. March 3, 1885, d. June, 1947

Father

Jefferson Lafayette Kelley^1,2 b. February, 1860, d. July 1, 1937

Mother

Emmazetta E. "Emma" Kelley^1,2 b. May 16, 1866, d. July 7, 1894

Elbert Letcher Kelley was buried at Harris Creek Cemetery, Bradford, Miami Co., Ohio.⁷ He was born on March 3, 1885 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,6 He married Margaret Ada Bowers circa 1905.^8,9 Elbert Letcher Kelley died in June, 1947 at Bradford, Miami Co., Ohio, at age 62.¹⁰

Census Records

1900

Dwelling 7, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

1910

Dwelling 83, District 174, Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee

⁸

1920

Dwelling 117, District 220, Newberry, Miami Co., Ohio

1930

Dwelling 262, District 16, Bradford, Miami Co., Ohio

⁴

1940

Dwelling 87, District 55-21, Bradford, Miami Co., Ohio

¹¹

Occupation

1910		Mill packer⁸
1920		Railroad laborer³
1930		Railroad yard brakeman⁴
1940		W.P.A. construction laborer¹¹

Family

Margaret Ada Bowers b. circa 1887, d. June 13, 1958

Marriage*

Elbert Letcher Kelley married Margaret Ada Bowers circa 1905.^8,9

Children

Myrtle A. Kelley+^{8,3,4,9,12,13} b. May 15, 1906, d. January 9, 1987
Carl Jefferson Kelley+^8,3,4,9 b. August 7, 1907, d. October 27, 1959
William Henry Kelley+^8,3,9 b. February 9, 1909, d. May 11, 1971
Marjorie Lee "Margie" Kelley+^3,9,14,13 b. December 1, 1910, d. July 20, 1972
Mabel Fannie Kelley+^{3,4,13,15,14,16,17} b. June 2, 1912, d. February 5, 2009
James P. Kelley^3,4,11,9,13 b. February 23, 1916, d. August 1, 1984
Hattie Ruth Kelley+^{3,4,9,13,18,14,17} b. March 9, 1917, d. May 13, 1996
Emma Jane Kelley+^{3,4,11,9,13,17} b. December 27, 1918, d. June 7, 2010
Elbert Letcher Kelley Jr.⁴ b. 1920, d. July 31, 1939
Paul Edward Kelley^4,11,9,14 b. February 16, 1922, d. June 4, 1972
Virginia Rachel Kelley+^{4,11,9,14,17,18} b. October 27, 1923, d. September 7, 1991
Robert Junior Kelley+^{17,4,19,11,20,18} b. October 31, 1925, d. November 4, 1996

Citations

[S1007] Paula Kelley Ward, "O'Kelley - Seven Generations of Descendants," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Dec 17, 2003.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
[S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
[S13980] Harris Creek Cemetery, Miami Co., OH, online www.findagrave.com.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S10756] Daily Advance, The, From the Margaret Ada Kelly obituary in the Jun 14, 1958 edition.
[S12374] Dayton Herald, The, From the death listings in the Jun 17, 1947 edition.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S10756] Daily Advance, The, From the Myrtle Besecker obituary in the Jan 10, 1987 edition.
[S4095] Daily Advocate, From the Marjorie Lee Preston obituary in the Jul 21, 1972 edition.
[S5940] Salt Lake City, UT FamilySearch, Ohio, County Marriages, 1774-1993.
[S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.
[S1930] Cumberland Times-News, The, From the Mabel Fannie Klimchock obituary in the Apr 2, 2009 edition.
[S4095] Daily Advocate, From the Virginia R. Clark obituary in the Sep 9, 1991 edition.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S12782] Unknown compiler, Pennsylvania, U.S., Marriages, 1852-1968.
[S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.

Maranda Jane "Mandy" Martin¹

F, b. August, 1879, d. May 18, 1941

Maranda Jane "Mandy" Martin was buried at Highland Cemetery, 796 North High Street, Covington, Miami Co., Ohio.¹ She was born in August, 1879 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3 As of January 10, 1895,her married name was Kelley.¹ She married Jefferson Lafayette Kelley, son of Joseph Pedigo Kelley and Sarah Catherine Payne, on January 10, 1895 at Franklin Co., Virginia.¹ Maranda Jane "Mandy" Martin died on May 18, 1941 at Ohio at age 61.

Census Records

1900

Dwelling 7, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

1910

Dwelling 157, District 114, Newberry Township, Miami Co., Ohio

⁴

1920

Dwelling 129, District 167, Newberry, Miami Co., Ohio

⁵

1930

Dwelling 114, District 8, Troy, Miami Co., Ohio

⁶

1940

Dwelling 1, District 55-12, Troy, Miami Co., Ohio

⁷

Family

Jefferson Lafayette Kelley b. February, 1860, d. July 1, 1937

Marriage*

Maranda Jane "Mandy" Martin married Jefferson Lafayette Kelley, son of Joseph Pedigo Kelley and Sarah Catherine Payne, on January 10, 1895 at Franklin Co., Virginia.¹

Citations

[S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S1007] Paula Kelley Ward, "O'Kelley - Seven Generations of Descendants," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Dec 17, 2003.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.