Joseph Sanford Settle1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. October 8, 1870, d. November 15, 1945
     Joseph Sanford Settle was buried at Mabe Cemetery, Windmill Gap, McComas, Mercer Co., West Virginia.3,6 He was born on October 8, 1870 at Fayette Co., West Virginia.3,6 He married Anna Rosa Bell "Annie" "Rosa" Shockey, daughter of Samuel Christy Shockey and Susan Emmaline Light, on December 10, 1899 at Fayette Co., West Virginia.1,4,5,7 Joseph Sanford Settle died on November 15, 1945 at McComas, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 75.3,6 He Joseph S. Settle, 75, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. William Mabe at Windmill Gap, near McComas, Thursday night at 11:15 following a lingering illness. A native of Fayette county, West Virginia, Mr. Settle was born October 8, 1870, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Joel D. Settle. Mr. Settle, a blacksmith, is survived by the following children: Mrs. Ernest Sowder, of Pax; Mrs. Dayton Belcher, of Bramwell; Mrs. Fizer Taylor, of Goodwill; Mrs.
Hobert Quisenberrv, of Coaldale; Mrs. Mabe of Windmill Gap; Thomas J. Settle, of Brooklyn, N. Y; Herman Settle of Willis Branch, W. Va; Nelson Settle, of Coaldale and Dayton Settle, of McComas. Also, surviving are five sisters, Mrs. Annie Connard, of Wward, W. Va., Mrs. Eva Showky, of Fayetteville, Mrs. Lucinda Patterson of Kincaid, W. Va., Mrs. Martha Bennett of Montgomery, and Mrs. Virgil Aliff, of Ingram Branch, W. Va; three brothers, S. D. Settle, of Charleston, George Settle, Shady Springs, and Oliver Settle, of Mossy, W. Va., 26 grandchildren. Burial will be made in the Mabe cemetery near the home. on November 17, 1945.6

Census Records

1910Dwelling 293, District 179, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia8
1920Dwelling 255, District 101, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia2

Occupation

1910Odd job laborer8
1920Blacksmith2

Family

Anna Rosa Bell "Annie" "Rosa" Shockey b. April 10, 1883
Marriage*Joseph Sanford Settle married Anna Rosa Bell "Annie" "Rosa" Shockey, daughter of Samuel Christy Shockey and Susan Emmaline Light, on December 10, 1899 at Fayette Co., West Virginia.1,4,5,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1045] Carol Echols, "Annie Rosabell Shockey," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Nov 30, 2005.
  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 William Sanford Settle death certificate.
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Settle-Shockey marriage record.
  5. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Everette Dayton Settle obituary in the Oct 9, 2004 edition.
  6. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Joseph S. Settle obituary in the Nov 17, 1945 edition.
  7. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Angie Weston Quesinberry obituary in the Apr 9, 2004 edition.
  8. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Herman Marion Settle obituary in the Mar 9, 1976 edition.
  10. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Settle-King marriage record.
  11. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Settle-Woolwine marriage record.
  12. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  13. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Sowder-Settle marriage record.
  14. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  15. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Lena Settle Belcher obituary in the Oct 19, 1998 edition.
  16. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  17. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Mabel Clara Settle Mabe obituary in the Oct 15, 2002 edition.
  18. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Treecie M. Taylor obituary in the Feb 21, 2007 edition.
  19. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Quesinberry-Settle marriage record.

Herman Marion Settle1,2,3,4,5

M, b. October 8, 1902, d. March 7, 1976
FatherJoseph Sanford Settle1,2,6,3,4,7,8,9 b. October 8, 1870, d. November 15, 1945
MotherAnna Rosa Bell "Annie" "Rosa" Shockey1,2,6,3,4,7,8 b. April 10, 1883
     His Social Security Number was 235-10-7733.10 Herman Marion Settle was buried at Pax Community Cemetery, Pax, Fayette Co., West Virginia.3,11 He was born on October 8, 1902 at Thayer, Fayette Co., West Virginia.10,2,3,4,5,12 He married Julia Elizabeth King on April 28, 1926 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.2 Herman Marion Settle and Julia Elizabeth King were divorced in 1945 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.13 Herman Marion Settle married Gladys Belle Woolwine on March 5, 1946 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.4,14 Herman Marion Settle died on March 7, 1976 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 73.3,12 He Funeral services for Herman Marion Settle, 73, of 302 Hendrick St. will be held Wednesday. Burial will be in the Pax Community Cemetery. Settle died Sunday at 7 p.m. in a Beckley hospital from complications of a long illness. He was born at Thayer Oct. 8, 1902, a son of the late Joseph and Rosie Shockey Settle. He was a retired miner and member of the UMWA. He was a member of the Baptist Church at Wierwood. He is survived by a son, Herman Jr. of Fort Eustis, Va; three daughters, Trecia Settle of Fairfax, Va., Mrs. Sandra Lexford of Cicero, Ill., and Mrs. Drema Hitchcock of Seattle, Wash; three brothers, Jeff of Sarasota, Fla., Payton of Bramwell and Nelson of Coaldale; five sisters, Mrs. Goldie Sowder of Mount Hope; Mrs. Lena Belcher of Bland, Va; Mrs. Theresa Taylor of Freeman; Mrs. Angie Quesenberry of Coaldale and Mrs. Mable Mabe of Princeton. on March 9, 1976.3

Census Records

1910Dwelling 293, District 179, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia7
1920Dwelling 255, District 101, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 13, District 10-23, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia15

Occupation

1940Coal miner15

Family 1

Julia Elizabeth King b. November 19, 1906
Marriage*Herman Marion Settle married Julia Elizabeth King on April 28, 1926 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.2 
Divorce* Herman Marion Settle and Julia Elizabeth King were divorced in 1945 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.13 

Family 2

Gladys Belle Woolwine b. March 28, 1920, d. March 20, 2011
Marriage*Herman Marion Settle married Gladys Belle Woolwine on March 5, 1946 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.4,14 
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 Settle-King marriage record.
  3. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Herman Marion Settle obituary in the Mar 9, 1976 edition.
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Settle-Woolwine marriage record.
  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. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Everette Dayton Settle obituary in the Oct 9, 2004 edition.
  7. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  9. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Joseph S. Settle obituary in the Nov 17, 1945 edition.
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  11. [S3565] The National Archives and Records Administration, U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963.
  12. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  13. [S5940] Salt Lake City, UT FamilySearch, Ohio, County Marriages, 1774-1993.
  14. [S798] Register Herald, From the Gladys Woolwine Settle obituary in the Mar 22, 2011 edition.
  15. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  16. [S798] Register Herald, From the Trecia Gaye Settle obituary in the Oct 19, 2012 edition.
  17. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Settle-Painter marriage record.
  18. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Goldie Pearl Settle1,2,3,4

F, b. March 3, 1905, d. October 2, 1988
FatherJoseph Sanford Settle1,2,5,6,7,4 b. October 8, 1870, d. November 15, 1945
MotherAnna Rosa Bell "Annie" "Rosa" Shockey1,2,5,6,7,4 b. April 10, 1883
     Her Social Security Number was 234-96-2592.8 Goldie Pearl Settle was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.9,10 She was born on March 3, 1905 at Stanaford, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.2,8,4 As of February 18, 1926,her married name was Sowder.2 She married William Ernest Sowder on February 18, 1926 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.2,3 Goldie Pearl Settle died on October 2, 1988 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 83.8,4,9 She Mrs. Goldie Sowder, 83, of Bradley, Raleigh County, died Oct 2, 1988, in a Beckley hospital after a short illness. She attended the Church of Christ. Surviving: sons, Harold W. of Oak Hill, Sherman of MacArthur, James of West Chester, Pa., Bob of Catlett, Va., Charles of Baltimore, Md; daughters, Lilliam Loraine Radford of Beckley, Evelyn. Turner of Martinsville, Va., Betty Kornke and Rosanne Culley, both of Baltimore, Md., Bonnie Hornsby of Bradley, Geneva Coley of Prosperity; brother, Dayton Settle of Bramwell; sisters, Lena Belcher of Bland, Treccie Taylor of Montcalm, Angie Quesenberry of Bramwell, Mabel Mabeo) of Princeton; 16 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Prosperity. on October 4, 1988.9

Census Records

1910Dwelling 293, District 179, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia7
1920Dwelling 255, District 101, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia1
1930Dwelling 73, District 17, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia11
1940Dwelling 164, District 10-23, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia12

Family

William Ernest Sowder b. May 4, 1904, d. April, 1983
Marriage*Goldie Pearl Settle married William Ernest Sowder on February 18, 1926 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.2,3 
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 Sowder-Settle marriage record.
  3. [S798] Register Herald, From the Lillian Loraine Sowder Radford obituary in the Mar 30, 2006 edition.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Everette Dayton Settle obituary in the Oct 9, 2004 edition.
  6. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Herman Marion Settle obituary in the Mar 9, 1976 edition.
  7. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Goldie Sowder obituary in the Oct 4, 1988 edition.
  10. [S2424] Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Raleigh Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=collins&GSfn=billy&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=52&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=17767566&CRid=77796&df=all&
  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 Radford-Sowder marriage record.
  14. [S184] Martinsville Bulletin, From the Evelyn Lois Sowder Turner obituary in the Jun 27, 2016 edition.
  15. [S798] Register Herald, From the Sherman M. Sowder obituary in the Apr 1, 2013 edition.
  16. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  17. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Turner-Sowder marriage record.
  18. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Sowder-Evans marriage record.
  19. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Salango-Sowder marriage record.
  20. [S14434] Hardy & Son Funeral Home, online www.hardyandsonfuneralhomes.com, From the James Sowder obituary.
  21. [S2038] Fayette-Tribune, The, From the Bonnie Sue Hornsby obituary in the Sep 28, 2016 edition.
  22. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  23. [S4295] Blue Ridge Funeral Homes, online www.dignitymemorial.com/funeral-homes/blue-ridge, From the Geneva Gay Sowder Coley obituary.

Eva Lena Settle1,2,3,4,5,6

F, b. December 24, 1907, d. October 17, 1998
FatherJoseph Sanford Settle1,2,7,8,4,5,6 b. October 8, 1870, d. November 15, 1945
MotherAnna Rosa Bell "Annie" "Rosa" Shockey1,2,7,8,4,5,6 b. April 10, 1883
     Eva Lena Settle was buried at Shiloh Cemetery, Holly Brook, Bland Co., Virginia.5,9,6 Her Social Security Number was 234-72-7543.10 Her married name was Belcher.5 She married Dayton Powell Belcher.5,11,6 Eva Lena Settle was born on December 24, 1907 at Davy, McDowell Co., West Virginia.4,5,9,6 She died on October 17, 1998 at Bastian, Bland Co., Virginia, at age 90.10,5,9,6 She Lena Settle Belcher, 90, of Bland, passed away Saturday, October 17, 1998 at Kegley Manor Nursing Home, Bastian, Va. She was born December 24, 1907, at Davy, the daughter of the late Joseph Sanford and Rosa Annabelle Shockey Settle. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dayton Belcher, and her step-daughter, Doris Hall. She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Sharon and Rex Morehead, Bland; one brother, Dayton Settle, Bramwell; three sisters, Mabel Mabe, Princeton, Treecie Taylor, Bluewell, and Angie Quesenbury, Coaldale; three grandchildren, Danny and wife Heather Morehead, Bland, Dayton Morehead, Bland, Meagan Morehead, Bland and two great-grandchildren, Morgan and Mason Morehead, Bland. Graveside funeral services will be at the Shiloh Cemetery, Holbrook, Va.. on October 19, 1998.5

Census Records

1910Dwelling 293, District 179, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia8
1920Dwelling 255, District 101, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 55, District 93-3, Pocahontas, Tazewell Co., Virginia12

Family

Dayton Powell Belcher b. November 18, 1890, d. February 1, 1956
Marriage*Eva Lena Settle married Dayton Powell Belcher.5,11,6 
Child

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Everette Dayton Settle obituary in the Oct 9, 2004 edition.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lena Settle Belcher obituary in the Oct 19, 1998 edition.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Lena Settle Belcher obituary in the Oct 19, 1998 edition.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Herman Marion Settle obituary in the Mar 9, 1976 edition.
  8. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S2418] Shiloh Cemetery, Bland Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=radford&GSfn=Montague&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSob=n&GRid=55893205&CRid=2166960&df=all&
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  11. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Dayton Powell Belcher obituary in the Feb 3, 1956 edition.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S13209] A. Vest & Sons Funeral Home, online www.avestandsons.com, From the Ruth Sharon Morehead obituary.

Mabel Clara Settle1,2,3,4

F, b. February 16, 1910, d. October 13, 2002
FatherJoseph Sanford Settle1,2,5,6,7,4 b. October 8, 1870, d. November 15, 1945
MotherAnna Rosa Bell "Annie" "Rosa" Shockey1,2,5,6,7,4 b. April 10, 1883
     Her Social Security Number was 236-64-1730.8 Mabel Clara Settle was born on February 16, 1910 at Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.8,4 As of January 26, 1935,her married name was Mabe.3 She married William Johnson Mabe on January 26, 1935 at Bramwell, Mercer Co., West Virginia.3,9,4 Mabel Clara Settle died on October 13, 2002 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 92.8,4 She Mabel Clara Settle Mabe, 92, of Old Gardner Road, Princeton, died on Sunday, Oct. 13, 2002 at her residence. Born on Feb. 16, 1910, at Prosperity, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Anna Rosa Bell Shockley Settle. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother and was a homemaker. She was a member of the Melrose Presbyterian Church in Princeton. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers, Jeff, Herman, and Nelson Settle; and two sisters, Goldie Sowder and Lena Belcher. Survivors include her husband, William J. Mabe of the home; three daughters, Shirley M. Miller of Princeton, Vera M. Bowling of Princeton, and Annabelle M. Lewis of Evans, Ga; grandchildren, Dana Allen and Carl Bowling of Princeton, Amy Lewis of Evans, and Jonathan Bowling of Roanoke, Va; two sisters, Treecie Taylor of Princeton and Angie Quesinberry of Bramwell; one brother, Dayton Settle and wife, Zelma of Bramwell; sister-in-law, Maggie Lawson and husband, Luieco; brother-in-law, Cletus Mabe and wife, Elizabeth; sister-in-law, Muriel Mabe; several nieces and nephews. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton. on October 15, 2002.4

Census Records

1910Dwelling 293, District 179, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia6
1920Dwelling 255, District 101, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 386, District 28-52, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia10

Family

William Johnson Mabe b. October 17, 1912, d. May 22, 2005
Marriage*Mabel Clara Settle married William Johnson Mabe on January 26, 1935 at Bramwell, Mercer Co., West Virginia.3,9,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Everette Dayton Settle obituary in the Oct 9, 2004 edition.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Mabe-Settle marriage record.
  4. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Mabel Clara Settle Mabe obituary in the Oct 15, 2002 edition.
  5. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Herman Marion Settle obituary in the Mar 9, 1976 edition.
  6. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Lena Settle Belcher obituary in the Oct 19, 1998 edition.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S4219] Cravens-Shires Funeral Home, online http://www.cravens-shires.com, From the William J. Mabe obituary.
  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.

Treecie Marie Settle1,2,3,4

F, b. July 13, 1912, d. February 17, 2007
FatherJoseph Sanford Settle5,1,2,3,4,6 b. October 8, 1870, d. November 15, 1945
MotherAnna Rosa Bell "Annie" "Rosa" Shockey5,1,2,3,4,6 b. April 10, 1883
     Treecie Marie Settle was buried at Belcher Family Cemetery, Coaldale, Mercer Co., West Virginia.3,7 Her Social Security Number was 233-88-4714.8 She was born on July 13, 1912 at Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.8,3,4,7 As of October 23, 1933,her married name was Taylor.9 She married Fizer Curn Taylor on October 23, 1933 at Welch, McDowell Co., West Virginia.3,9,10 Treecie Marie Settle died on February 17, 2007 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 94.8,3,7 She Treecie M. Taylor, 94, of Bluewell, passed away on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2007 at Princeton Health Care in Princeton. She was born on July 13, 1912 in Goodwill to the late Joseph Settle and Rosa Settle. She was of the Baptist faith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband: Fazier Taylor; eight brothers and sisters; two sons and one daughter. Survivors include: Three daughters: Darkis Poe of Bluefield, Zelma Blevins and husband John of Lindside, Dorothy Presnell of Bluewell; one son: Mark Taylor and wife Judy of Bluefield; 13 grandchildren and several great grandchildren. Burial will take place at the Belcher Family Cemetery in Coaldale. on February 21, 2007.3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 255, District 101, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia5
1940Dwelling 788, District 28-52, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia11

Family

Fizer Curn Taylor b. April 21, 1908, d. March 21, 1967
Marriage*Treecie Marie Settle married Fizer Curn Taylor on October 23, 1933 at Welch, McDowell Co., West Virginia.3,9,10 
Children

Citations

  1. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Everette Dayton Settle obituary in the Oct 9, 2004 edition.
  2. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Angie Weston Quesinberry obituary in the Apr 9, 2004 edition.
  3. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Treecie M. Taylor obituary in the Feb 21, 2007 edition.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Lena Settle Belcher obituary in the Oct 19, 1998 edition.
  7. [S8092] Belcher Cemetery, Mercer Co., WV, online www.findagrave.com.
  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 Taylor-Settle marriage record.
  10. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Fizer Curn Taylor obituary in the Mar 22, 1967 edition.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S4219] Cravens-Shires Funeral Home, online http://www.cravens-shires.com, From the Mark Taylor obituary.
  13. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Darkis Ann Poe obituary in the Oct 13, 2009 edition.
  14. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Carson Roger Taylor death certificate.
  15. [S5158] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.

Angie Weston Settle1,2,3,4

F, b. July 27, 1916, d. April 5, 2004
FatherJoseph Sanford Settle1,2,3,5,6,7,4 b. October 8, 1870, d. November 15, 1945
MotherAnna Rosa Bell "Annie" "Rosa" Shockey1,2,3,5,6,7,4 b. April 10, 1883
     Angie Weston Settle was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.3 Her Social Security Number was 234-68-0238.8 She was born on July 27, 1916 at Coaldale, Mercer Co., West Virginia.8,3 As of November 16, 1935,her married name was Quesinberry.5 She married Hobert Lee Quesinberry on November 16, 1935 at Welch, McDowell Co., West Virginia.3,5,9 Angie Weston Settle died on April 5, 2004 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 87.8,3 She Angie Weston Quesinberry, 87, of Route 1, Box 89, Bramwell, died on Monday, April 5, 2004 at Bluefield Regional Medical Center in Bluefield. Born on July 27, 1916 in Coaldale, to the late Joseph Settle and Anna Rosa Bell Shockley Settle. Mrs. Quesinberry had been a lifelong resident of Bramwell and was a homemaker. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Hobert Lee Quesinberry; a daughter, three sisters and a brother. Survivors include sons, Gary Quesinberry and wife, Dreama of Route 1, Bramwell and Jack Quesinberry and wife, Elaine of Route 1, Bramwell; sister, Treecie Taylor of Princeton; brother, Dayton Settle and wife, Zelma of Bramwell; nine grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens on the Courthouse Road in Princeton. on April 9, 2004.3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 255, District 101, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 247, District 28-53, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia10

Family

Hobert Lee Quesinberry b. January 7, 1913, d. June 26, 1972
Marriage*Angie Weston Settle married Hobert Lee Quesinberry on November 16, 1935 at Welch, McDowell Co., West Virginia.3,5,9 
Children

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Everette Dayton Settle obituary in the Oct 9, 2004 edition.
  3. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Angie Weston Quesinberry obituary in the Apr 9, 2004 edition.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Quesinberry-Settle marriage record.
  6. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Herman Marion Settle obituary in the Mar 9, 1976 edition.
  7. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Lena Settle Belcher obituary in the Oct 19, 1998 edition.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Hobart Lee Quesenberry obituary in the Jun 28, 1972 edition.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S4219] Cravens-Shires Funeral Home, online http://www.cravens-shires.com, From the Jack Quesinberry, Sr. obituary.
  12. [S8229] Rose Lawn Funeral Home, online www.roselawnfuneral.com, From the Gary W. Quesinberry, Sr. obituary.
  13. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Nelson Richard Settle1,2,3,4

M, b. January 13, 1918, d. May 24, 1979
FatherJoseph Sanford Settle1,2,5,6 b. October 8, 1870, d. November 15, 1945
MotherAnna Rosa Bell "Annie" "Rosa" Shockey1,2,5 b. April 10, 1883
     His Social Security Number was 233-12-0307.7 Nelson Richard Settle was buried at Belcher Family Cemetery, Coaldale, Mercer Co., West Virginia.8,4 He was born on January 13, 1918 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.7,3,9,4 He died on May 24, 1979 at West Virginia at age 61.7,9,4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 255, District 101, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 386, District 28-52, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia10

Occupation

1940Coal miner10

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Everette Dayton Settle obituary in the Oct 9, 2004 edition.
  3. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  4. [S3565] The National Archives and Records Administration, U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963.
  5. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Herman Marion Settle obituary in the Mar 9, 1976 edition.
  6. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Joseph S. Settle obituary in the Nov 17, 1945 edition.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S8092] Belcher Cemetery, Mercer Co., WV, online www.findagrave.com.
  9. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Carl Alfred Vest1,2,3,4,5

M, b. February 14, 1885, d. August 5, 1965
     Carl Alfred Vest was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.4,6 He was born on February 14, 1885 at Summers Co., West Virginia; His WWI Draft Card has a birth date of Jan 14, 1884.1,7,4,6,5 He married Mary Blanche Poff, daughter of Marshall S. Poff and Mary Ellen Underwood, on December 19, 1907 at Summers Co., West Virginia.2,7,8 Carl Alfred Vest died on August 5, 1965 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 80.3,4,6 He Carl Alfred Vest, 80, of Glen Morgan, died in a local hospital, at 2 p.m. Thursday following an extended illness. Vest was born Feb. 14, 1885, in Summers County, a son of the late Charles and Mary Ellen Vest. He was a retired miner, having last worked for the Raleigh Coal and Coke Co., a member of the Glen Morgan Community Church, and of the United Mine Workers of America. He had been a resident of Raleigh County for the past 55 years. Survivors include four daughters, Miss Genevieve Vest at home, Mrs. Thelma Young of Glen Morgan, and Mrs. Glenora Amos and Miss Billis Vest, both at home; two sons, Homer of Glen Morgan and Dorsil of Raleigh; three sisters, Mrs. Sarah Pack of Jumping Branch, Mrs. Ada Lilly of Nimitz and Mrs. Lou Pack of Cool Ridge; eight grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be Cecil Hatcher, Eugene Hatcher, Clifford Hatcher, Buddy Lilly, Oral Vest, Paul Pack, Claude Allen and David Allen. on August 6, 1965.4

Census Records

1910Dwelling 15, District 175, Middle Shady, Raleigh Co., West Virginia9
1920Dwelling 27, District 159, Shady Spring, Raleigh Co., West VirginiaEnumerated as "Charles" Vest10
1930Dwelling 342, District 8, Shady Spring, Raleigh Co., West Virginia11
1940Dwelling 468, District 41-9, Shady Spring, Raleigh Co., West Virginia12
1950Dwelling 200, District 41-25, Shady Spring, Raleigh Co., West Virginia13

Occupation

1910Logging laborer9
1920Lumber company teamster10
1930Coal miner11
1940Coal miner12
1950Coal miner13

Family

Mary Blanche Poff b. October 7, 1891, d. February 20, 1960
Marriage*Carl Alfred Vest married Mary Blanche Poff, daughter of Marshall S. Poff and Mary Ellen Underwood, on December 19, 1907 at Summers Co., West Virginia.2,7,8 
Children

Citations

  1. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  2. [S798] Register Herald, From the Mary Vest Gill obituary in the Nov 13, 2005 edition.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Carl Alfred Vest death record.
  4. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Carl Alfred Vest obituary in the Aug 6, 1965 edition.
  5. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  6. [S2424] Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Raleigh Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=collins&GSfn=billy&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=52&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=17767566&CRid=77796&df=all&
  7. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Vest-Poff marriage record.
  8. [S1980] Post Herald and Register, From the Mary Blanche Vest obituary in the Feb 21, 1960 edition.
  9. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Virginia Alice Vest obituary in the Sep 22, 1964 edition.
  15. [S798] Register Herald, From the Genevieve P. Vest obituary.
  16. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  17. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  18. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Mary Blanche "Billie" Vest1,2,3,4,5,6

F, b. September 14, 1923, d. November 11, 2005
FatherCarl Alfred Vest1,2,7,8,12,4,9,10,11,5,6 b. February 14, 1885, d. August 5, 1965
MotherMary Blanche Poff1,2,7,8,4,9,10,11,5,6 b. October 7, 1891, d. February 20, 1960
     Mary Blanche "Billie" Vest was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1 Her Social Security Number was 236-32-4661.13 She was born on September 14, 1923 at Glen Morgan, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,13,6 As of July 5, 1972,her married name was Gill.4 She married James Howard Gill on July 5, 1972 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.1,4,14 Mary Blanche "Billie" Vest died on November 11, 2005 at Glen Morgan, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 82.1,13 She Mary “Billie” Vest Gill, 82, of Beckley, died Friday, Nov. 11, 2005, at the home of her son in Glen Morgan following a long illness. Born Sept. 14, 1923, at Glen Morgan, she was the daughter of the late Carl Alfred and Mary Poff Vest. Mrs. Gill worked for many years, retiring from May Office Supply Co. She loved helping others and traveling. Billie was nicknamed “Grandbo” by her grandchildren because she was a very strong person. She was of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Howard Gill, in August 2003; sisters, Virginia Alice Vest, Glenora “Todie” Amos, Genny Vest and Thelma Young; and brothers, Homer and Dorsil “Farmer” Vest. Survivors include her son, Sam Vest and his wife, Pat, of Glen Morgan; stepdaughter, Virginia Lightle and her husband, Al, of Dearborn Heights, Mich; two stepsons, Darryl Rucker and his wife, Debbie, of Delaware and Howard Rucker of Meadow Bridge; 10 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and many friends. Burial will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Beckley. on November 13, 2005.1

Census Records

1930Dwelling 342, District 8, Shady Spring, Raleigh Co., West Virginia2
1940Dwelling 468, District 41-9, Shady Spring, Raleigh Co., West Virginia10
1950Dwelling 200, District 41-25, Shady Spring, Raleigh Co., West Virginia11

Family 1

Archie Allen
Child

Family 2

James Howard Gill b. August 8, 1922, d. August 2, 2003
Marriage*Mary Blanche "Billie" Vest married James Howard Gill on July 5, 1972 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.1,4,14 

Citations

  1. [S798] Register Herald, From the Mary Vest Gill obituary in the Nov 13, 2005 edition.
  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 Vest-Whitlock marriage record.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  5. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  6. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  7. [S1980] Post Herald and Register, From the Mary Blanche Vest obituary in the Feb 21, 1960 edition.
  8. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Virginia Alice Vest obituary in the Sep 22, 1964 edition.
  9. [S798] Register Herald, From the Genevieve P. Vest obituary.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Carl Alfred Vest obituary in the Aug 6, 1965 edition.
  13. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  14. [S7998] Calfee Funeral Home, online www.calfeefuneralhome.com, From the James Howard Gill obituary.
  15. [S7998] Calfee Funeral Home, online www.calfeefuneralhome.com, From the Samuel P. Vest obituary.

Homer Ray Vest1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. October 17, 1908, d. August 21, 1967
FatherCarl Alfred Vest1,7,8,9,10,11,13,12 b. February 14, 1885, d. August 5, 1965
MotherMary Blanche Poff1,7,8,9,10,11,12 b. October 7, 1891, d. February 20, 1960
     His Social Security Number was 233-07-2611.14 Homer Ray Vest was buried at Raleigh Cemetery, Glen Morgan, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.5 He was born on October 17, 1908 at Jumping Branch, Summers Co., West Virginia.14,15,6 He married Edith Robinson Patrick on June 17, 1931 at East Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.2,4 Homer Ray Vest died on August 21, 1967 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 58.3

Census Records

1910Dwelling 15, District 175, Middle Shady, Raleigh Co., West Virginia1
1920Dwelling 27, District 159, Shady Spring, Raleigh Co., West Virginia7
1930Dwelling 342, District 8, Shady Spring, Raleigh Co., West Virginia8
1940Dwelling 32, District 41-40A, Town, Raleigh Co., West Virginia16

Occupation

1930Coal mine chauffeur8
1940Truck driver16

Family

Edith Robinson Patrick b. August 4, 1912, d. July 9, 1975
Marriage*Homer Ray Vest married Edith Robinson Patrick on June 17, 1931 at East Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.2,4 
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 Vest-Patrick marriage record.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Homer Ray Vest death record.
  4. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Edith Patrick Vest obituary in the Jul 11, 1975 edition.
  5. [S8782] Raleigh Cemetery, Raleigh Co., WV, online www.findagrave.com.
  6. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S798] Register Herald, From the Mary Vest Gill obituary in the Nov 13, 2005 edition.
  10. [S1980] Post Herald and Register, From the Mary Blanche Vest obituary in the Feb 21, 1960 edition.
  11. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Virginia Alice Vest obituary in the Sep 22, 1964 edition.
  12. [S798] Register Herald, From the Genevieve P. Vest obituary.
  13. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Carl Alfred Vest obituary in the Aug 6, 1965 edition.
  14. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  15. [S2878] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969.
  16. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  17. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Kerbawy-Vest marriage record.
  18. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Wills-Vest marriage record.
  19. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Thelma Faye Vest1,2,3,4,5,6

F, b. May 12, 1910, d. November 8, 1997
FatherCarl Alfred Vest1,2,7,6 b. February 14, 1885, d. August 5, 1965
MotherMary Blanche Poff1,2,6 b. October 7, 1891, d. February 20, 1960
     Her Social Security Number was 235-82-0849.8 Thelma Faye Vest was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.3,9 She was born on May 12, 1910 at Shady Spring, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.8,10,9 As of June 4, 1927,her married name was Young.4 She married Roy William Young on June 4, 1927 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.4,5 Thelma Faye Vest died on November 8, 1997 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 87.8,3,9 She Thelma Faye Young, 87, of Glen Morgan died Nov. 8, 1997, in a Beckley hospital after a long illness. She was a homemaker, member of Tilden Community Church, and was a lifelong resident of Raleigh County. Surviving: sister, Bille Vest Gill of Beckley; nieces, Dorsil Rae Vest and Phyllis Karbaway, both of Beckley, Brenda Joyce McKinney of Proctorville, Ohio, Joan Browning of Florida; nephews, Sam Vest of Beckley, Denny Vest of Ohio; several great-nieces and great-nephews. Burial will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Beckley. on November 10, 1997.3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 27, District 159, Shady Spring, Raleigh Co., West Virginia1
1930Dwelling 268, District 8, Shady Spring, Raleigh Co., West Virginia11
1940Dwelling 469, District 41-9, Shady Spring, Raleigh Co., West Virginia12

Family

Roy William Young b. November 6, 1906, d. March 7, 1994
Marriage*Thelma Faye Vest married Roy William Young on June 4, 1927 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.4,5 
Child

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S798] Register Herald, From the Mary Vest Gill obituary in the Nov 13, 2005 edition.
  3. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Thelma Faye Young obituary in the Nov 10, 1997 edition.
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Vest-Young marriage record.
  5. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Roy William Young obituary in the Mar 8, 1994 edition.
  6. [S798] Register Herald, From the Genevieve P. Vest obituary.
  7. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Carl Alfred Vest obituary in the Aug 6, 1965 edition.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S2424] Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Raleigh Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=collins&GSfn=billy&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=52&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=17767566&CRid=77796&df=all&
  10. [S2878] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969.
  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. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  14. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Kasuba-Young marriage record.

Dorsil Jefferson "Farmer" Vest1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. May 29, 1911, d. June 23, 1993
FatherCarl Alfred Vest7,8,1,9,10,11,12,6 b. February 14, 1885, d. August 5, 1965
MotherMary Blanche Poff7,8,1,9,10,12,6 b. October 7, 1891, d. February 20, 1960
     His Social Security Number was 235-10-6622.2 Dorsil Jefferson "Farmer" Vest was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.4,13 He was born on May 29, 1911 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.2,3,5,6 He married Edith Marie Allen on December 24, 1936 at East Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.3,4 Dorsil Jefferson "Farmer" Vest died on June 23, 1993 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 82.2,4 He Dorsil J. Vest, 82, of Raleigh died Wednesday, June 23, 1993, at home after a long illness. He was a retired coal miner with 17 years of service, a member of UMW Districts 17 and 29, and a member of Raleigh Community Church Surviving: wife, Edith Allen Vest; sons, Ray of Shady Spring, Denny of Dayton, Ohio; foster son, Walter R. Quesenberry of Indianapolis; daughter, Brenda McKinney of Proctorville, Ohio; sisters, Mary B. Gill of Beckley, Thelma Young of Glen Morgan; 10 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on June 25, 1993.4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 27, District 159, Shady Spring, Raleigh Co., West Virginia7
1930Dwelling 342, District 8, Shady Spring, Raleigh Co., West Virginia8
1940Dwelling 34, District 41-40A, Town, Raleigh Co., West Virginia14

Occupation

1940Truck driver14

Family

Edith Marie Allen b. December 30, 1918, d. December 13, 1994
Marriage*Dorsil Jefferson "Farmer" Vest married Edith Marie Allen on December 24, 1936 at East Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.3,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S798] Register Herald, From the Mary Vest Gill obituary in the Nov 13, 2005 edition.
  2. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Vest-Allen marriage record.
  4. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Dorsil J. Vest obituary in the Jun 25, 1993 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. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S1980] Post Herald and Register, From the Mary Blanche Vest obituary in the Feb 21, 1960 edition.
  10. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Virginia Alice Vest obituary in the Sep 22, 1964 edition.
  11. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Carl Alfred Vest obituary in the Aug 6, 1965 edition.
  12. [S798] Register Herald, From the Genevieve P. Vest obituary.
  13. [S2424] Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Raleigh Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=collins&GSfn=billy&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=52&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=17767566&CRid=77796&df=all&
  14. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Edith Marie Vest obituary in the Dec 16, 1994 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 Vest-Bryant marriage record.
  18. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  19. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the McKinney-Vest marriage record.

Virginia Alice Vest1,2,3,4,5

F, b. November 15, 1913, d. September 20, 1964
FatherCarl Alfred Vest1,2,3,6,5,7,8,9 b. February 14, 1885, d. August 5, 1965
MotherMary Blanche Poff1,2,3,6,5,7,8,9 b. October 7, 1891, d. February 20, 1960
     Her Social Security Number was 232-16-3899.10 Virginia Alice Vest was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.5 She was born on November 15, 1913 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.10,11 She died on September 20, 1964 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 50.4,5 She Miss Virginia Alice Vest, 50, of Glen Morgan, died in a local hospital at 1:20 p.m. Sunday after a long illness. A former secretary for the Raleigh Wrecking Company, she was a lifetime resident of Raleigh County and a member of the Glen Morgan Community Church. Born at Raleigh, she was a daughter of Carl Vest and the late Mary Poff Vest. Survivors include four sisters, Miss Genevieve Vest, Miss Mary "Billie" Vest, Mrs. "Teddie" Amos, and Mrs. Roy Young, all of Glen Morgan; two brothers, Homer Vest of Glen Morgan and Dorsil Vest of Raleigh. Burial will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be Oral Vest, Clifford Hatcher, Cecil Hatcher, Claude Allen, and William Lacek. on September 22, 1964.5

Census Records

1920Dwelling 27, District 159, Shady Spring, Raleigh Co., West Virginia1
1930Dwelling 342, District 8, Shady Spring, Raleigh Co., West Virginia2
1940Dwelling 468, District 41-9, Shady Spring, Raleigh Co., West Virginia8
1950Dwelling 200, District 41-25, Shady Spring, Raleigh Co., West Virginia9

Occupation

1950Store clerk9

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. [S798] Register Herald, From the Mary Vest Gill obituary in the Nov 13, 2005 edition.
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Virginia Alice Vest death record.
  5. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Virginia Alice Vest obituary in the Sep 22, 1964 edition.
  6. [S1980] Post Herald and Register, From the Mary Blanche Vest obituary in the Feb 21, 1960 edition.
  7. [S798] Register Herald, From the Genevieve P. Vest obituary.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  11. [S2878] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969.

Genivieve Pearl "Jenny" Vest1,2,3,4,5,6

F, b. July 20, 1915, d. May 23, 1990
FatherCarl Alfred Vest1,7,2,3,4,8,5,6,9,10 b. February 14, 1885, d. August 5, 1965
MotherMary Blanche Poff1,7,2,3,4,5,6,9,10 b. October 7, 1891, d. February 20, 1960
     Her Social Security Number was 234-10-7049.11 Genivieve Pearl "Jenny" Vest was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.6 She was born on July 20, 1915 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.11,5,6 She died on May 23, 1990 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 74.11,6 She Miss Genevieve P. (Jenny) Vest, 74, of Glen Morgan, was dead on arrival Wednesday, May 23, at a Beckley hospital, following a long illness. Born July 20, 1915, at Raleigh, she was the daughter of the late Carl and Mary Poff Vest. Miss Vest was a former housekeeper for the late Dr. John A. Hedrick for 17 years and had worked for the J.O. Lively Company. She was a member of the Glen Morgan Community Church and was a lifeong resident of Raleigh County. Sne was preceded in death by two sisters, Glenora Amos and Alice Vest and a brother, Homer Vest. Survivors include two sisters, Billie Vest Gill of Beckley and Thelma Faye Young of Glen Morgan; a brother, Dorsil (Farmer) Vest of Raleigh; several nieces and nephews, and great nieces and nephews. Burial will be in the Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens at Prosperity. Pallbearers will be Ray Vest, Charlie Hill, Sonny Smith, Danny Quesenberry, Clifford Hatcher and Howard Gill. on May 25, 1990.6

Census Records

1920Dwelling 27, District 159, Shady Spring, Raleigh Co., West Virginia1
1930Dwelling 342, District 8, Shady Spring, Raleigh Co., West Virginia7
1940Dwelling 468, District 41-9, Shady Spring, Raleigh Co., West Virginia9
1950Dwelling 200, District 41-25, Shady Spring, Raleigh Co., West Virginia10

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S798] Register Herald, From the Mary Vest Gill obituary in the Nov 13, 2005 edition.
  3. [S1980] Post Herald and Register, From the Mary Blanche Vest obituary in the Feb 21, 1960 edition.
  4. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Virginia Alice Vest obituary in the Sep 22, 1964 edition.
  5. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  6. [S798] Register Herald, From the Genevieve P. Vest obituary.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Carl Alfred Vest obituary in the Aug 6, 1965 edition.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Glenora Merle "Todie" Vest1,2,3,4

F, b. March 25, 1918, d. March 28, 1984
FatherCarl Alfred Vest1,2,3,5,6,7 b. February 14, 1885, d. August 5, 1965
MotherMary Blanche Poff1,2,3,5,7 b. October 7, 1891, d. February 20, 1960
     Glenora Merle "Todie" Vest was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.8 Her Social Security Number was 233-64-9004.9 She was born on March 25, 1918 at Glen Morgan, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.9,4,8 As of April 12, 1937,her married name was Amos.4 She married William Eugene Amos on April 12, 1937 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.3,4 Glenora Merle "Todie" Vest died on March 28, 1984 at West Virginia at age 66.9,8

Census Records

1920Dwelling 27, District 159, Shady Spring, Raleigh Co., West Virginia1
1930Dwelling 342, District 8, Shady Spring, Raleigh Co., West Virginia2
1940Dwelling 30, District 41-40A, Town, Raleigh Co., West Virginia10

Family

William Eugene Amos b. November 14, 1913, d. June 25, 1957
Marriage*Glenora Merle "Todie" Vest married William Eugene Amos on April 12, 1937 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.3,4 
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. [S798] Register Herald, From the Mary Vest Gill obituary in the Nov 13, 2005 edition.
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Amos-Vest marriage record.
  5. [S1980] Post Herald and Register, From the Mary Blanche Vest obituary in the Feb 21, 1960 edition.
  6. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Carl Alfred Vest obituary in the Aug 6, 1965 edition.
  7. [S798] Register Herald, From the Genevieve P. Vest obituary.
  8. [S2424] Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Raleigh Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=collins&GSfn=billy&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=52&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=17767566&CRid=77796&df=all&
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  12. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Hill-Amos marriage record.
  13. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the William Eugene Amos obituary in the Jun 27, 1957 edition.

James Howard Gill1,2,3,4,5

M, b. August 8, 1922, d. August 2, 2003
     His Social Security Number was 234-24-7205.6 James Howard Gill James Howard "Ted" Gill - (1922 - 2003). He is the son of the late William Gill and Vergie Ballard Gill. He was a coal miner and a member of United Mine Workers of America. He was a United States Army veteran of World War II. He last worked for May Office Supply, Beckley. He was an avid reader until loss of his eyesight. He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Beulah Gill; brother, Houston Gill; and a sister, Helen Dickson. Survivors, Wife, Billie Vest Gill; daughter Virginia Lightle (husband Al); three sisters, Hattie Wilkins, Goldie Bell Hyde, and June Goodwin; ten grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; and his care-giver Samatha Stanley. Burial in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Prosperity.3 He was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.3 He was born on August 8, 1922 at Blue Jay, Raleigh Co., West Virginia; His draft card has a birth year of 1921.6,2,4,5 He married Mary Blanche "Billie" Vest, daughter of Carl Alfred Vest and Mary Blanche Poff, on July 5, 1972 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.1,2,3 James Howard Gill died on August 2, 2003 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 80.6,3

Family

Mary Blanche "Billie" Vest b. September 14, 1923, d. November 11, 2005
Marriage*He married Mary Blanche "Billie" Vest, daughter of Carl Alfred Vest and Mary Blanche Poff, on July 5, 1972 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.1,2,3 

Citations

  1. [S798] Register Herald, From the Mary Vest Gill obituary in the Nov 13, 2005 edition.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S7998] Calfee Funeral Home, online www.calfeefuneralhome.com, From the James Howard Gill obituary.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  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. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

William Eugene Amos1,2,3,4

M, b. November 14, 1913, d. June 25, 1957
     William Eugene Amos was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.5,4 His Social Security Number was 232-01-9420.6 He was born on November 14, 1913 at Huntington, Cabell Co., West Virginia.1,6,3,5,4 He married Glenora Merle "Todie" Vest, daughter of Carl Alfred Vest and Mary Blanche Poff, on April 12, 1937 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.7,1 William Eugene Amos died on June 25, 1957 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 43.2,5,4 He Funeral services William Eugene Amos will be conducted today. Burial will be made in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Amos, 43, Raleigh, died at 12:10 p.m. Tuesday in a local hospital after an extended illness. He was born in Cabell County on Nov. 14, 1913, a son of the late William Bragg, and Rosella Amos, who survives, He had been a resident of Raleigh County for the past 21 years, and was employed at the Pocahontas Fuel Co., Itmann. Amos was a member of the Raleigh Church, and a member of the United Mine Workers of America, local 6990, Itmann. Survivors in addition to his mother, who resides in Huntington include his wife, Mrs. Glenora Amos; one daughter, Miss Mary Rose Amos; four brothers, Charles, Columbia, S.C; Warren, Huntington; Emmett, Black Fork, O., and John W., address unknown. Pallbearers will be Dewey Day, Merlin Greene, Carl Meadows, Raymond Prince, Austin Nubert, and M. A. Hunter. on June 27, 1957.4

Census Records

1940Dwelling 30, District 41-40A, Town, Raleigh Co., West Virginia8

Occupation

1940Coal mine tipple man8

Family

Glenora Merle "Todie" Vest b. March 25, 1918, d. March 28, 1984
Marriage*William Eugene Amos married Glenora Merle "Todie" Vest, daughter of Carl Alfred Vest and Mary Blanche Poff, on April 12, 1937 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.7,1 
Child

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Amos-Vest marriage record.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the William Eugene Amos death record.
  3. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  4. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the William Eugene Amos obituary in the Jun 27, 1957 edition.
  5. [S2424] Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Raleigh Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=collins&GSfn=billy&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=52&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=17767566&CRid=77796&df=all&
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S798] Register Herald, From the Mary Vest Gill obituary in the Nov 13, 2005 edition.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  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 Hill-Amos marriage record.

Roy William Young1,2,3,4,5

M, b. November 6, 1906, d. March 7, 1994
     His Social Security Number was 235-10-6621.2 Roy William Young was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.4,5 He was born on November 6, 1906 at Floyd Co., Virginia.6,3,2,4 He married Thelma Faye Vest, daughter of Carl Alfred Vest and Mary Blanche Poff, on June 4, 1927 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,5 Roy William Young died on March 7, 1994 at Glen Morgan, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 87.2,4,5 He Roy William Young, 87, of Glen Morgan died Monday, March 7, 1994, at home after a long illness. He was born at Floyd County, Va., and was a retired coal miner for Itmann Coal Co. He was a charter member of the UMW and a member of Tilden Community Church. Surviving: wife, Thelma Faye Vest Young; several nieces and nephews. Burial will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Prosperity. on March 8, 1994.5

Census Records

1930Dwelling 268, District 8, Shady Spring, Raleigh Co., West Virginia7
1940Dwelling 469, District 41-9, Shady Spring, Raleigh Co., West Virginia8

Occupation

1930Coal miner7
1940Coal miner8

Family

Thelma Faye Vest b. May 12, 1910, d. November 8, 1997
Marriage*Roy William Young married Thelma Faye Vest, daughter of Carl Alfred Vest and Mary Blanche Poff, on June 4, 1927 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,5 
Child

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Vest-Young marriage record.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  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. [S2424] Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Raleigh Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=collins&GSfn=billy&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=52&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=17767566&CRid=77796&df=all&
  5. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Roy William Young obituary in the Mar 8, 1994 edition.
  6. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  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. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  10. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Kasuba-Young marriage record.

Samuel Poff "Sam" Vest1,2,3

M, b. February 1, 1945, d. March 6, 2008
FatherArchie Allen5
MotherMary Blanche "Billie" Vest1,2,4,5 b. September 14, 1923, d. November 11, 2005
     Samuel Poff "Sam" Vest was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.5 He Samuel P. Vest, 63, of Beaver, passed away Thursday, March 6, 2008, at his residence following a long illness. Born Feb. 1, 1945, in Beckley, he was the son of the late Archie Allen and Mary Vest Gill. He was a former superintendent for the Lillian James Center. Sam was well liked by many. He was always quick with a humorous response. He was a personal caretaker for immediate family members for a span of 25 years. Sam loved camping with his children and two older grandchildren, although the younger grandson had special times with him. He did get to see and kiss his newest granddaughter, Korri, born Feb. 27, 2008, just days before he passed. Many special thanks to BARH Nursing Staff, Jan-Care, Dialysis Staff, Hospice nurses and CNAs, Raleigh Regional Cancer Center and neighbors and friends. Surviving are his wife, Patricia Whitlock Vest; daughter, Alice McClure and special son-in law, Sam McClure, of Beckley; sons, Jody Vest and wife, Katherine, of Beaver and Shane Vest of Beaver; and grandchildren, Tyler Kaleb, Gavin Michael, Kailey Rae and Korri Elizabeth. Burial will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Beckley. Pallbearers will be Shane Ragland, Justin Ragland, Jeff Scarbrough, Paul Fourney, Harold Chewning and Charles Hall.5 His Social Security Number was 236-72-9241.6 He was born on February 1, 1945 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.2,5,6 He married Patricia Gail "Pat" Whitlock on October 27, 1966 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.2 Samuel Poff "Sam" Vest married Patricia Gail "Pat" Whitlock on March 30, 1973 at Chesterfield Co., Virginia.4 Samuel Poff "Sam" Vest and Patricia Gail "Pat" Whitlock were divorced on September 13, 1974 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.7 Samuel Poff "Sam" Vest married Patricia Gail "Pat" Whitlock on August 27, 1976 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.4 Samuel Poff "Sam" Vest married Patricia Gail "Pat" Whitlock on July 20, 1993 at Pasco Co., Florida.3,5 Samuel Poff "Sam" Vest died on March 6, 2008 at Beaver, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 63.5,6

Census Records

1950Dwelling 200, District 41-25, Shady Spring, Raleigh Co., West Virginia8

Family

Patricia Gail "Pat" Whitlock
Marriage*Samuel Poff "Sam" Vest married Patricia Gail "Pat" Whitlock on October 27, 1966 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.2 
Marriage Samuel Poff "Sam" Vest married Patricia Gail "Pat" Whitlock on March 30, 1973 at Chesterfield Co., Virginia.4 
Divorce* Samuel Poff "Sam" Vest and Patricia Gail "Pat" Whitlock were divorced on September 13, 1974 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.7 
Marriage Samuel Poff "Sam" Vest married Patricia Gail "Pat" Whitlock on August 27, 1976 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.4 
Marriage Samuel Poff "Sam" Vest married Patricia Gail "Pat" Whitlock on July 20, 1993 at Pasco Co., Florida.3,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S798] Register Herald, From the Mary Vest Gill obituary in the Nov 13, 2005 edition.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Vest-Whitlock marriage record.
  3. [S1369] Florida Department of Health, Florida Marriage Collection, 1822-1875 & 1927-2001.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  5. [S7998] Calfee Funeral Home, online www.calfeefuneralhome.com, From the Samuel P. Vest obituary.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From a divorce notice in the Sep 13, 1974 edition.
  8. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Alice Rene Vest birth announcement in the Aug 6, 1969 edition.
  10. [S7998] Calfee Funeral Home, online www.calfeefuneralhome.com, From the Shane Howard Vest obituary.
  11. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Jody Poff birth announcement in the Jul 20, 1977 edition.