Dorothy Albertia Snyder1,2

F, b. April 21, 1910, d. April 26, 1999
     Dorothy Albertia Snyder was buried at Samuel Paxton Cemetery, Roane Co., West Virginia.3,4 Her Social Security Number was 234-62-9495.5 She was born on April 21, 1910 at Pennsylvania.5,2 As of September 29, 1928,her married name was Paxton.1,2 She married Hubert Dauntain Paxton, son of Earnest Dounten Paxton and Eva Esta Dodd, on September 29, 1928 at Roane Co., West Virginia.1,2 Dorothy Albertia Snyder died on April 26, 1999 at Flatwoods, Greenup Co., Kentucky, at age 89.3,5,6 She Dorothy A. Paxton, 89, of Walton died April 26, 1999, in Oakmont Manor, Flatwoods, Ky., after a long illness. She was a lifelong resident of Walton and a member of Sandy Knob Advent Christian Church, Walton. Surviving: daughter, Mary Delores Groves of Flatwoods; sons, Billy H. of Walton, Willis D. of Tucson, Ariz., Jerry A. of Shavertown, Pa; sisters, Ilene Clark of Elkview, Ruth Walker of Tallmadge, Ohio; nine grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Paxton Cemetery, Walton. on April 29, 1999.3

Census Records

1940Dwelling 285, District 44-17, Walton, Roane Co., West Virginia7
1950Dwelling 73, District 44-24, Walton, Roane Co., West Virginia8

Occupation

1950Grocery clerk8

Family

Hubert Dauntain Paxton b. February 12, 1906, d. August, 1981
Marriage*Dorothy Albertia Snyder married Hubert Dauntain Paxton, son of Earnest Dounten Paxton and Eva Esta Dodd, on September 29, 1928 at Roane Co., West Virginia.1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1332] Cathy Jo Shafer Family Tree, online http://awtc.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:2684219&id=I0050
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Paxton-Snyder marriage record.
  3. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Dorothy A. Paxton obituary in the Apr 29. 1999 edition.
  4. [S4796] Samuel Paxton Cemetery, Roane Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S1324] Health Data Branch, Divisision of Epidemiology and Health Planning Commonwealth of Kentucky, Kentucky Death Index, 1911-2000.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  10. [S1325] Daily Independent, The, From the Mary Delores Groves obituary in the Nov 15, 2017 edition.

Billy Hubert Paxton1,2,3

M, b. March 17, 1930, d. November 21, 1999
FatherHubert Dauntain Paxton5,3,6,7 b. February 12, 1906, d. August, 1981
MotherDorothy Albertia Snyder4,5,3,6,7 b. April 21, 1910, d. April 26, 1999
     Billy Hubert Paxton was buried at Elk Hills Memorial Park, Big Chimney, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.1,8 His Social Security Number was 234-42-5167.3 He was born on March 17, 1930 at Roane Co., West Virginia.3 He married Marieda Clarene Davis on February 21, 1953 at Roane Co., West Virginia.2 Billy Hubert Paxton died on November 21, 1999 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 69.1,3,8 He Billy H. Paxton, 69, of Walton died Nov. 21, 1999, in General Division, CAMC, after a short illness. He was a lifelong resident of Walton, attended Sandy Knob Advent Christian Church, Walton, and was retired from Columbia Gas Transmission, Charleston. Surviving: wife, Marieda C. Paxton; son, Randall L. of Dalton, Pa; daughters, Alice D. Case of Harveys Lake, Pa., Brenda J. Flesher of Pinch; brothers, Jerry of Shaverton, Pa., Willis of Tucson, Ariz; sister, Deloris Groves of Flatwoods, Ky; five grandchildren. Burial will be in Elk Hills Memorial Park, Big Chimney. on November 23, 1999.8

Census Records

1940Dwelling 285, District 44-17, Walton, Roane Co., West Virginia5
1950Dwelling 73, District 44-24, Walton, Roane Co., West Virginia7

Occupation

1950Chemical plant worker7

Family

Marieda Clarene Davis
Marriage*Billy Hubert Paxton married Marieda Clarene Davis on February 21, 1953 at Roane Co., West Virginia.2 
Children
  • Randall L. Paxton8
  • Alice D. Paxton8
  • Brenda J. Paxton8

Citations

  1. [S4787] Elk Hills Memorial Park, Kanawha Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Paxton-Davis marriage record.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Dorothy A. Paxton obituary in the Apr 29. 1999 edition.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S1325] Daily Independent, The, From the Mary Delores Groves obituary in the Nov 15, 2017 edition.
  7. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Billy H. Paxton obituary in the Nov 23, 1999 edition.

Willis Dountain "Willie" Paxton1,2,3,4

M, b. March 26, 1934, d. May 15, 2004
FatherHubert Dauntain Paxton6,1,7,8 b. February 12, 1906, d. August, 1981
MotherDorothy Albertia Snyder5,6,1,7,8 b. April 21, 1910, d. April 26, 1999
     Willis Dountain "Willie" Paxton was buried at All Faiths Memorial Park, 2151 S. Avenida Los Reyes, Tucson, Pima Co., Arizona.2,9 His Social Security Number was 234-50-8558.1 He was born on March 26, 1934 at Walton, Roane Co., West Virginia.1,9,3 He married Elizabeth A. Hamilton on November 3, 1957.10 Willis Dountain "Willie" Paxton married Elma Veatrice Davis in June, 1983 at Pima Co., Arizona.11 Willis Dountain "Willie" Paxton died on May 15, 2004 at Tucson, Pima Co., Arizona, at age 70.1,2,9,3 He PAXTON, Willis D. "Willie", 70, died May 15, 2004. Survived by his wife, Elma V. Paxton; sister, Dolores (Oral Ray) Groves of Kentucky and brother, Jerry (Carole) Paxton of Pennsylvania. He was retired from the U.S. Air Force and the U.S. Post Office. Burial to follow in Desert Vista Cemetery. on May 17, 2004.2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 285, District 44-17, Walton, Roane Co., West Virginia6
1950Dwelling 73, District 44-24, Walton, Roane Co., West Virginia8

Family 1

Elizabeth A. Hamilton
Marriage*Willis Dountain "Willie" Paxton married Elizabeth A. Hamilton on November 3, 1957.10 

Family 2
Child
  • Jeraldine Anne Paxton4

Family 3

Elma Veatrice Davis
Marriage*Willis Dountain "Willie" Paxton married Elma Veatrice Davis in June, 1983 at Pima Co., Arizona.11 

Citations

  1. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  2. [S2393] Arizona Daily Star, The, From the Willis D. Paxton obituary in the May 17, 2004 edition.
  3. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  4. [S12850] Unknown compiler, Nevada, U.S., Naturalization Petitions, 1956-1991.
  5. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Dorothy A. Paxton obituary in the Apr 29. 1999 edition.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S1325] Daily Independent, The, From the Mary Delores Groves obituary in the Nov 15, 2017 edition.
  8. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S5269] All Faiths Memorial Park, Pima Co., AZ, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  10. [S1332] Cathy Jo Shafer Family Tree, online http://awtc.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:2684219&id=I0050
  11. [S2393] Arizona Daily Star, The, From the marriage licence listings in the Jun 2, 1983 edition.

Mary Delores Paxton1,2,3,4

F, b. March 10, 1932, d. November 14, 2017
FatherHubert Dauntain Paxton1,5,3 b. February 12, 1906, d. August, 1981
MotherDorothy Albertia Snyder1,5,3 b. April 21, 1910, d. April 26, 1999
     Mary Delores Paxton was buried at Kentucky Veterans Cemetery Northeast, 100 Veterans Memorial Drive, Argillite, Greenup Co., Kentucky.2,3,6 She was born on March 10, 1932 at Roane Co., West Virginia.3,7,4,6 As of May 5, 1951,her married name was Groves.4 She married Oral Ray Groves on May 5, 1951 at Clendenin, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.8,3,4 Mary Delores Paxton died on November 14, 2017 at Ironton, Lawrence Co., Ohio, at age 85.3,7,6 She Mary Delores Groves, 85, of Flatwoods, departed this earth for her Heavenly home Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2017, in St. Mary's Hospital in Ironton, Ohio. She was born March 10, 1932, in Roane County, W.Va., a daughter of the late Hubert and Dorothy Paxton. She was a member of Fifth Street Church of Christ in Huntington, W.Va. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one daughter, Virginia; and three brothers, Bill Paxton, Willis Paxton and Jessie Paxton. She is survived by her husband of 66 years, Oral Groves; three sons, Stephen (Gloria) Groves of Flatwoods, Mark (Frances) Groves of Russell and David Groves of Tallahassee, Fla; one brother, Jerry (Carol) Paxton of Shaverton, Penn; and five grandchildren, Danny, Dalton, Derek, Samantha and J.D. Burial will be in Kentucky Veterans Cemetery North East in Greenup. on November 15, 2017.3

Census Records

1940Dwelling 285, District 44-17, Walton, Roane Co., West Virginia5
1950Dwelling 32, District 56-75, Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia9

Occupation

1950Sales clerk9

Family

Oral Ray Groves b. February 14, 1930, d. August 1, 2020
Marriage*Mary Delores Paxton married Oral Ray Groves on May 5, 1951 at Clendenin, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.8,3,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Dorothy A. Paxton obituary in the Apr 29. 1999 edition.
  2. [S8107] Kentucky Veterans Cemetery Northeast, Greenup Co., KY, online www.findagrave.com.
  3. [S1325] Daily Independent, The, From the Mary Delores Groves obituary in the Nov 15, 2017 edition.
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Groves-Paxton marriage record.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S1405] National Cemetery Administration, U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006.
  7. [S857] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-2018.
  8. [S2393] Arizona Daily Star, The, From the Willis D. Paxton obituary in the May 17, 2004 edition.
  9. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S1325] Daily Independent, The, From the Oral R. Groves obituary in the Aug 3, 2020 edition.
  11. [S4796] Samuel Paxton Cemetery, Roane Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com

Oral Ray Groves1,2,3

M, b. February 14, 1930, d. August 1, 2020
     Oral Ray Groves was buried at Kentucky Veterans Cemetery Northeast, 100 Veterans Memorial Drive, Argillite, Greenup Co., Kentucky.4,5 He Oral R. Groves, 90, of Flatwoods, Kentucky departed this earth for his Heavenly home on Saturday, August 1, 2020, at Sanctuary of the Ohio Valley in Ironton Ohio. He was born February 14, 1930, in Roane County, West Virginia, a son of the late John and Ledona Groves. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 66 years, Mary Delores; a daughter, Virginia Ann; a brother, Warren Blaine; and a sister, Doris Maxine May. He is survived by three sons, Stephen (Gloria), Mark (Francis), and David (Debbie); 5 grandchildren, Daniel, Jauhn, Dalton, Derek and Samantha; one great-grandchild, Isaac; and a brother, Charles (Ruth). Oral was a member of the Fifth Street Church of Christ in Huntington, West Virginia. He served his country proudly in the United States Army and fought in the Korean War. He retired from the Kroger Company after 40 years of service. A graveside service will be conducted at the Kentucky Veterans Cemetery Northeast in Greenup, Kentucky, by Jaime Leonard. Military rites will be performed by Kenova American Legion Post 95. Reed Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. A special thanks to the staff at the Sanctuary of the Ohio Valley and Community Hospice for their care.5 He was born on February 14, 1930 at Roane Co., West Virginia.3,4,5 He married Mary Delores Paxton, daughter of Hubert Dauntain Paxton and Dorothy Albertia Snyder, on May 5, 1951 at Clendenin, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.1,2,3 Oral Ray Groves died on August 1, 2020 at Ironton, Lawrence Co., Ohio, at age 90.4,5

Family

Mary Delores Paxton b. March 10, 1932, d. November 14, 2017
Marriage*He married Mary Delores Paxton, daughter of Hubert Dauntain Paxton and Dorothy Albertia Snyder, on May 5, 1951 at Clendenin, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.1,2,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S2393] Arizona Daily Star, The, From the Willis D. Paxton obituary in the May 17, 2004 edition.
  2. [S1325] Daily Independent, The, From the Mary Delores Groves obituary in the Nov 15, 2017 edition.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Groves-Paxton marriage record.
  4. [S8107] Kentucky Veterans Cemetery Northeast, Greenup Co., KY, online www.findagrave.com.
  5. [S1325] Daily Independent, The, From the Oral R. Groves obituary in the Aug 3, 2020 edition.
  6. [S4796] Samuel Paxton Cemetery, Roane Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com

Lillian Mae Light1,2

F, b. March 2, 1925, d. December 18, 2000
     Lillian Mae Light was buried at Clendenin Memorial Gardens, Clendenin, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.1,3 Her Social Security Number was 233-54-4054.4 Her married name was Paxton.5 She married Cephas Cargile Paxton, son of Earnest Dounten Paxton and Eva Esta Dodd.6,5 Lillian Mae Light was born on March 2, 1925 at Clendenin, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.4,2 She died on December 18, 2000 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 75.1,4 She Lillian Mae Light Paxton, 75, of Clendenin died Dec. 18, 2000, in Arthur B. Hodges Center, Charleston, after a short illness. She was a homemaker, a Christian and a member of Reamer Gospel Tabernacle, Clendenin. Surviving: sons, Edward of Marietta, Ohio, Robert of Elkview, Thomas of Clendenin; daughter, Patricia Myers of Charleston; sister, Ruby Matthews of Charleston; nine grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Clendenin Memorial Gardens. on December 20, 2000.1

Census Records

1950Dwelling 137, District 20-2, Clendenin, Kanawha Co., West Virginia7

Family

Cephas Cargile Paxton b. July 31, 1909, d. August, 1981
Marriage*Lillian Mae Light married Cephas Cargile Paxton, son of Earnest Dounten Paxton and Eva Esta Dodd.6,5 
Children
  • Patricia Ann Paxton1,8,7
  • James Edward Paxton1,7
  • Robert Ryan Paxton1,7

Citations

  1. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Lillian Mae Light Paxton obituary in the Dec 20. 2000 edition.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S5399] Clendenin Memorial Gardens, Kanawha Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S1407] Lipps Family Tree by Vicki L. Goff, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:3090927&id=I605133587
  6. [S1332] Cathy Jo Shafer Family Tree, online http://awtc.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:2684219&id=I0050
  7. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Okey Ferman Rader1,2,3,4

M, b. August 10, 1914, d. June 17, 1961
     Okey Ferman Rader and Dolpha Myrtle Paxton were divorced.5 Okey Ferman Rader was buried at Golden Gate National Cemetery, 1300 Sneath Lane, San Bruno, San Mateo Co., California.4,6 He was born on August 10, 1914 at Roane Co., West Virginia.1,3,4,6 He married Dolpha Myrtle Paxton, daughter of Earnest Dounten Paxton and Eva Esta Dodd, on May 27, 1933 at Roane Co., West Virginia.7,1 Okey Ferman Rader died on June 17, 1961 at Atascadero, San Luis Obispo Co., California, at age 46.3,4,6

Family

Dolpha Myrtle Paxton b. July 21, 1914, d. May 1, 1999
Divorce*He and Dolpha Myrtle Paxton were divorced.5 
Marriage* Okey Ferman Rader married Dolpha Myrtle Paxton, daughter of Earnest Dounten Paxton and Eva Esta Dodd, on May 27, 1933 at Roane Co., West Virginia.7,1 
Child

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Rader-Paxton marriage record.
  2. [S1868] Sondra Reger, "Elmore family," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Feb 9, 2009 and Sep, Oct & Nov, 2011.
  3. [S451] Center for Health Statistics Department of Health Services, California Death Index, 1940-1997.
  4. [S4176] Golden Gate National Cemetery, San Mateo Co., CA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  5. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Wilson-Rader marriage record.
  6. [S3548] National Archives, U.S. National Cemetery Interment Control Forms, 1928-1962.
  7. [S1332] Cathy Jo Shafer Family Tree, online http://awtc.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:2684219&id=I0050
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  10. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Brisendine-Rader marriage record.

Dorothy Eloise Looney1,2,3,4

F, b. May 27, 1921, d. February 1, 2002
     Her Social Security Number was 235-56-6707.4 Dorothy Eloise Looney was buried at Droddy Cemetery, Walton, Roane Co., West Virginia.5 She was born on May 27, 1921 at Walton, Roane Co., West Virginia.1,3,4 As of July 19, 1941,her married name was Paxton.6,1 She married Willis Owen Paxton, son of Earnest Dounten Paxton and Eva Esta Dodd, on July 19, 1941 at Sandy Knob, Roane Co., West Virginia.6,1 Dorothy Eloise Looney died on February 1, 2002 at Marietta, Washington Co., Ohio, at age 80.3,4,7

Census Records

1950Dwelling 86, District 44-24, Walton, Roane Co., West Virginia8

Family

Willis Owen Paxton b. February 27, 1920, d. November 15, 1968
Marriage*Dorothy Eloise Looney married Willis Owen Paxton, son of Earnest Dounten Paxton and Eva Esta Dodd, on July 19, 1941 at Sandy Knob, Roane Co., West Virginia.6,1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Paxton-Looney marriage record.
  2. [S1811] Marietta Times, The, From the David Paxton obituary in the Sep 11, 2018 edition.
  3. [S857] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-2018.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S4782] Droddy Cemetery, Roane Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  6. [S1332] Cathy Jo Shafer Family Tree, online http://awtc.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:2684219&id=I0050
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Rodney Paul Paxton1,2

M, b. February 9, 1944, d. June 18, 2008
FatherWillis Owen Paxton1,3,2,4 b. February 27, 1920, d. November 15, 1968
MotherDorothy Eloise Looney1,3,2,4 b. May 27, 1921, d. February 1, 2002
     His Social Security Number was 293-38-3609.5 Rodney Paul Paxton was buried at Gravel Bank Cemetery, Marietta, Washington Co., Ohio.6 He was born on February 9, 1944 at Roane Co., West Virginia.6,5 He married Vera Marie Brockmeier on July 7, 1964 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.7,2 Rodney Paul Paxton died on June 18, 2008 at Washington Co., Ohio, at age 64.6,5

Census Records

1950Dwelling 86, District 44-24, Walton, Roane Co., West Virginia4

Family

Vera Marie Brockmeier
Marriage*Rodney Paul Paxton married Vera Marie Brockmeier on July 7, 1964 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.7,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1332] Cathy Jo Shafer Family Tree, online http://awtc.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:2684219&id=I0050
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S1811] Marietta Times, The, From the David Paxton obituary in the Sep 11, 2018 edition.
  4. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S8108] Gravel Bank Cemetery, Washington Co., OH, online www.findagrave.com.
  7. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Kimberly Kay Paxton Fulton obituary.
  8. [S3463] Ohio Vital Records Office, Ohio, Birth Index, 1908-1998.

Sarah Jane "Sally" Slack1,2,3,4,5

F, b. February 3, 1846, d. January 8, 1910
     Sarah Jane "Sally" Slack was buried at Witcher Cemetery, Witcher Creek Road, off Rt. 60, Belle, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.6 She was born on February 3, 1846 at Witcher Creek, Kanawha Co., Virginia (now West Virginia).1,7,6 As of October 16, 1866,her married name was Paxton.1 She married Cephas Shelburn Paxton, son of Abner Jehu Paxton and Hester Elmore, on October 16, 1866 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.1,2,3,4 Sarah Jane "Sally" Slack died on January 8, 1910 at Witcher Creek, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 63.1,6

Census Records

1870Dwelling 358, Cabin Creek, Kanawha Co., West Virginia8
1880Dwelling 57, District 47, Cabin Creek, Kanawha Co., West Virginia9
1900Dwelling 427, District 42, Cabin Creek, Kanawha Co., West Virginia7

Family

Cephas Shelburn Paxton b. April 28, 1843, d. January 1, 1918
Marriage*Sarah Jane "Sally" Slack married Cephas Shelburn Paxton, son of Abner Jehu Paxton and Hester Elmore, on October 16, 1866 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.1,2,3,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1331] Don Norman, "Descendants of Abner Jehu Paxton."
  2. [S1246] Yates Publishing, U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the William Worth Paxton death certificate.
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Paxton-Slack marriage record.
  5. [S4255] Pomeroy Times-Sentinel, From the Sarah Cathryn Motley obituary in the Feb 28, 1975 edition.
  6. [S1340] Elaine Gates, Kanawha Valley Cemeteries.
  7. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Mary Elizabeth Withrow death certificate.
  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 Maggie E. Keeney death certificate.

William Worth Paxton1,2

M, b. July 28, 1868, d. January 12, 1940
FatherCephas Shelburn Paxton3,4,2 b. April 28, 1843, d. January 1, 1918
MotherSarah Jane "Sally" Slack3,4,2 b. February 3, 1846, d. January 8, 1910
     William Worth Paxton was buried at Witcher Cemetery, Witcher Creek Road, off Rt. 60, Belle, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.2,5,6 He was born on July 28, 1868 at Dickinson, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.1,2 He married Fannie Markham on April 20, 1890.1,2,7 William Worth Paxton died on January 12, 1940 at Ronda, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 71.1,2,6 He Rev. C. F. Howell will conduct funeral services at the Witcher Creek Baptist church for William Paxton, who died Friday night after a long illness at the home of a son, Tom Paxton of Ronda. The Bartlelt and Wynns mortuary at Belle will have charge in Witcher Creek cemetery. Also surviving Mr. Paxton are four daughters, Mrs. Donald Boyd of Quincy, Mrs. J. E. Chambers, Sr., and Mrs. Tina Sollenberger, both of Leevale, and Mrs. Jack Beverlin of Coalburg; two other sons, Sam Paxton of Dry Branch and Charlie Paxton of Coalburg; six sisters, Mrs. Sarah Motley of Middleport, O., Mrs. Virgie White and Mrs. Julia Hammonds, both of Quincy, Mrs. Mary Withrow and Mrs. Maggie Keeney, both of Witcher's Creek and Mrs. Hetty Hemmings of Belle, and two brothers, Ceph Paxton of Shrewsbury and John Paxton of Witcher's Creek. on January 14, 1940.6

Census Records

1870Dwelling 358, Cabin Creek, Kanawha Co., West Virginia4
1880Dwelling 57, District 47, Cabin Creek, Kanawha Co., West Virginia3
1900Dwelling 428, District 42, Cabin Creek, Kanawha Co., West Virginia8
1910Dwelling 416, District 49, Cabin Creek, Kanawha Co., West Virginia9
1920Dwelling 78, District 70, Diamond, Kanawha Co., West Virginia10
1930Dwelling 422, District 16, Cabin Creek, Kanawha Co., West Virginia11

Occupation

1900Coal miner8
1910Coal miner9
1920Coal miner10
1930Coal miner11

Family

Fannie Markham b. January 20, 1871, d. February 4, 1931
Marriage*William Worth Paxton married Fannie Markham on April 20, 1890.1,2,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1331] Don Norman, "Descendants of Abner Jehu Paxton."
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the William Worth Paxton death certificate.
  3. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S1340] Elaine Gates, Kanawha Valley Cemeteries.
  6. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the William Paxton obituary in the Jan 14, 1940 edition.
  7. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Fannie Paxton death certificate.
  8. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  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. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Samuel Lavender Paxton death certificate.
  13. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  14. [S1338] My family from the Virginia/West Virginia areas, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:3082686&id=I602401436
  15. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Tina Lee Sollenberger death certificate.

Samuel A. Paxton1

M, b. October 10, 1870, d. July 4, 1892
FatherCephas Shelburn Paxton1 b. April 28, 1843, d. January 1, 1918
MotherSarah Jane "Sally" Slack1 b. February 3, 1846, d. January 8, 1910
     Samuel A. Paxton was buried at Witcher Cemetery, Witcher Creek Road, off Rt. 60, Belle, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.2 He was born on October 10, 1870 at Cabin Creek, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.2 He died on July 4, 1892 at Witcher Creek, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 21.2

Census Records

1880Dwelling 57, District 47, Cabin Creek, Kanawha Co., West Virginia1

Citations

  1. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1338] My family from the Virginia/West Virginia areas, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:3082686&id=I602401436

Mary Elizabeth Paxton1,2,3,4,5

F, b. November 20, 1872, d. October 26, 1953
FatherCephas Shelburn Paxton1,3 b. April 28, 1843, d. January 1, 1918
MotherSarah Jane "Sally" Slack1,3 b. February 3, 1846, d. January 8, 1910
     Mary Elizabeth Paxton was buried at Witcher Cemetery, Witcher Creek Road, off Rt. 60, Belle, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.6,3 She was born on November 20, 1872 at Cabin Creek, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.2,7,3 As of February 28, 1891,her married name was Withrow.2,4 She married John Pleasant Henry Withrow on February 28, 1891 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.2,7,4,5 Mary Elizabeth Paxton Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Withrow, 81, died this morning at the home at a daughter, the Rev. Hettie Simmons, 1721 Fifth Av. A former resident of Witcher, W.Va. Mrs. Withrow leaves 147 living descendants. Surviving are the husband, the Rev. John P. Withrow, five other daughters, Mrs. Carey McClanahan and Mrs. Sarah McClanahan, both of Poca, Mrs. Betty McCormick of Lanham, Mrs. Lydia Turner of Hilltop, and Mrs. Nellie White Davis of Baltimore, two sons, Charles of Uhrichsville, O., and Walker of Warrington, Fla; two brothers, John Paxton of Witcher, and Cyphes Paxton of Shrewsbury; four sisters, Mrs. Hettie Hennings of Belle, Mrs. Julia Hammonds and Mrs. Virgie White, both of Quincy, and Mrs. Sarah Motley of Middleport, O; 39 grandchildren and 100 great-grandchildren. on October 26, 1953.5 She died on October 26, 1953 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 80.3

Census Records

1880Dwelling 57, District 47, Cabin Creek, Kanawha Co., West Virginia1
1900Dwelling 418, District 41, Cabin Creek, Kanawha Co., West Virginia8
1910Dwelling 41, District 162, Pocatalico, Kanawha Co., West Virginia9
1920Dwelling 146, District 70, Diamond, Kanawha Co., West Virginia10
1930Dwelling 41, District 10, Cabin Creek, Kanawha Co., West Virginia11
1950Dwelling 77, District 56-8, Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia12

Family

John Pleasant Henry Withrow b. July 22, 1869, d. June 11, 1957
Marriage*Mary Elizabeth Paxton married John Pleasant Henry Withrow on February 28, 1891 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.2,7,4,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1331] Don Norman, "Descendants of Abner Jehu Paxton."
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Mary Elizabeth Withrow death certificate.
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Withrow-Paxton marriage record.
  5. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Mary Elizabeth Withrow obituary in the Oct 26, 1953 edition.
  6. [S1340] Elaine Gates, Kanawha Valley Cemeteries.
  7. [S1338] My family from the Virginia/West Virginia areas, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:3082686&id=I602401436
  8. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  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. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  14. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Ed Withrow death certificate.

John Henry Paxton1,2,3,4,5

M, b. September 28, 1874, d. December 30, 1955
FatherCephas Shelburn Paxton1 b. April 28, 1843, d. January 1, 1918
MotherSarah Jane "Sally" Slack1 b. February 3, 1846, d. January 8, 1910
     John Henry Paxton was buried at Witcher Cemetery, Witcher Creek Road, off Rt. 60, Belle, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.4 He was born on September 28, 1874 at West Virginia.2,3 He married Mary Jane Johnson on April 30, 1898 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.6,7 John Henry Paxton died on December 30, 1955 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 81.6,7 He John Henry Paxton, 81, of Witcher, died today in a Charleston hospital. He was a retired miner and was a member of the K. of P. Lodge at Diamond and the Witcher Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Mary Jane; four sons, William and Raymond, both of Witcher, Ira of Charleston Rt. 6. and Melvin of Rand; two daughters, Mrs. Hester Carte of Witcher and Mrs. Lillian Cline of Windsor, S.C; one brother, C. S. Paxton of Shrewabury; four sisters, Mrs. Hettie Hemmings of Belle, Mrs. Virgie White and Mrs. Julie Hammonds, both of Quincy and Mrs. Sarah Mottley of Middleport, O; 21 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. on December 31, 1955.5

Census Records

1880Dwelling 57, District 47, Cabin Creek, Kanawha Co., West Virginia1
1900Dwelling 429, District 42, Cabin Creek, Kanawha Co., West Virginia2
1910Dwelling 1, District 86, Malden, Kanawha Co., West Virginia8
1920Dwelling 158, District 70, Diamond, Kanawha Co., West Virginia9
1930Dwelling 62, District 10, Cabin Creek, Kanawha Co., West Virginia10
1940Dwelling 75, District 20-13A, Cabin Creek, Kanawha Co., West Virginia11
1950Dwelling 71, District 20-32, Cabin Creek, Kanawha Co., West Virginia12

Occupation

1900Coal miner2
1910Coal miner8
1920Coal miner9
1930Farmer10

Family

Mary Jane Johnson b. October 18, 1881, d. December 15, 1966
Marriage*John Henry Paxton married Mary Jane Johnson on April 30, 1898 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.6,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  4. [S1340] Elaine Gates, Kanawha Valley Cemeteries.
  5. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the John Henry Paxton obituary in the Dec 31, 1955 edition.
  6. [S1331] Don Norman, "Descendants of Abner Jehu Paxton."
  7. [S1338] My family from the Virginia/West Virginia areas, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:3082686&id=I602401436
  8. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Hester Jane Paxton Carte Rucker obituary in the Sep 7, 2015 edition.
  14. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Henry Paxton death certificate.
  15. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Henry Paxton obituary in the Jun 30, 1923 edition.
  16. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Ira L. Paxton obituary in the Oct 11, 2001 edition.
  17. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Paxton-Holz marriage record.
  18. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Mary F. Cline obituary in the Dec 22, 2005 edition.
  19. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the John Raymond Paxton obituary in the Dec 8, 2013 edition.

Hester Ann "Hettie" Paxton1,2,3,4

F, b. March 25, 1877, d. July 16, 1961
FatherCephas Shelburn Paxton1,2 b. April 28, 1843, d. January 1, 1918
MotherSarah Jane "Sally" Slack1,2 b. February 3, 1846, d. January 8, 1910
     Hester Ann "Hettie" Paxton was buried at Witcher Cemetery, Witcher Creek Road, off Rt. 60, Belle, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.5,4,6 She was born on March 25, 1877 at West Virginia.5,6 As of April 5, 1902,her married name was Hemmings.3 She married Ira Morris Hemmings on April 5, 1902 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.3,7 Hester Ann "Hettie" Paxton died on July 16, 1961 at Belle, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 84.5,4,6 She Mrs. Hettie Hemmings, 84, a lifelong resident of Kanawha County, died Sunday at her home, 424 Midland Ave., Belle, after a long illness. Mrs. Hemmings was a member of the Judson Baptist Church. Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Walter Ashley, Mrs. Paul Combo and Mrs. Meg Gregg of Belle and Mrs. Thelma Sheets of Chicago; three sons, Garnet at home, the Rev. Ira L. of St. Marys and John of Belle; three sisters, Mrs. Sarah Motley of Middleport, Ohio, and Mrs. Julia Hammonds and Mrs. Virgie White of Quincy; a brother Cephas Paxton of Shrewsbury; 12 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Burial will be in the Witcher Creek Cemetery. on July 17, 1961.4

Census Records

1880Dwelling 57, District 47, Cabin Creek, Kanawha Co., West Virginia1
1900Dwelling 427, District 42, Cabin Creek, Kanawha Co., West Virginia2
1910Dwelling 464, District 49, Cabin Creek, Kanawha Co., West Virginia8
1920Dwelling 64, District 128, Belle, Kanawha Co., West Virginia9
1930Dwelling 7, District 75, Malden, Kanawha Co., West Virginia10
1940Dwelling 189, District 20-110, Malden, Kanawha Co., West Virginia11
1950Dwelling 58, District 20-134, Malden, Kanawha Co., West Virginia12

Family

Ira Morris Hemmings b. March 16, 1878, d. May 27, 1950
Marriage*Hester Ann "Hettie" Paxton married Ira Morris Hemmings on April 5, 1902 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.3,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S1331] Don Norman, "Descendants of Abner Jehu Paxton."
  4. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Hettie Hemmings obituary in the Jul 17, 1961 edition.
  5. [S1340] Elaine Gates, Kanawha Valley Cemeteries.
  6. [S5371] Witcher Cemetery, Kanawha Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  7. [S1338] My family from the Virginia/West Virginia areas, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:3082686&id=I602401436
  8. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Mary Alma Gregg obituary in the Apr 18, 2005 edition.
  14. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Eva Ashley Clendenin obituary in the Aug 30, 2010 edition.
  15. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Morris I. Hemmings obituary in the May 28, 1950 edition.
  16. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the John Mitchell Hemmings death certificate.
  17. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  18. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.