Clarice Mae Burdette1

F, b. October 18, 1909, d. November 9, 1999
FatherHenry Patrick "Pat" Burdette2,3,4 b. February 27, 1885, d. January 4, 1948
MotherCatherine Malissa "Kitty" Sams2,3,4,5 b. June 22, 1889, d. January, 1981
     Her Social Security Number was 233-74-1081.6 Clarice Mae Burdette was buried at Clay Memorial Gardens, Clay, Clay Co., West Virginia.7,8 She was born on October 18, 1909 at Clay Co., West Virginia.2,1,6 As of December 25, 1936,her married name was Davis.9 She married Thomas Jefferson Davis Sr. on December 25, 1936 at Maysel, Clay Co., West Virginia.7,9,10 Clarice Mae Burdette died on November 9, 1999 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 90.6,7 She Clarice M. Davis, 90, of Charleston died Nov. 9, 1999, at the home of her son, Thomas J. Davis Jr. of Charleston, after a long illness. She was a homemaker. Also surviving: daughters, Fern E. Joyce of Blacksburg, Va., Wanda Walker of Hopemills, N.C; sister, Helen Davis of Procious. Burial will be in Clay Memorial Gardens. on November 11, 1999.7

Census Records

1910Dwelling 3, District 6, Union, Clay Co., West Virginia2
1920Dwelling 61, District 32, Union, Clay Co., West Virginia3
1930Dwelling 133, District 8, Union, Clay Co., West Virginia4
1940Dwelling 129, District 8-8, Union, Clay Co., West Virginia11
1950Dwelling 61, District 8-17, Union, Clay Co., West Virginia5

Family

Thomas Jefferson Davis Sr. b. January 4, 1914, d. June 11, 1981
Marriage*Clarice Mae Burdette married Thomas Jefferson Davis Sr. on December 25, 1936 at Maysel, Clay Co., West Virginia.7,9,10 
Children
  • Fern Elaine Davis7,12,11,13,5
  • Wanda June Davis7,14,11,5
  • Thomas Jefferson Davis Jr.7,5

Citations

  1. [S1362] Don Norman, "Descendants of Daniel Burdette."
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Clarice M. Davis obituary in the Nov 11, 1999 edition.
  8. [S4759] Clay Memorial Gardens, Clay Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  9. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Davis-Burdette marriage certificate.
  10. [S1576] VA, USA: National Publishing Co., 1946 Young American Patriots. Richmond, U. S., World War II Young American Patriots, 1941-1945.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Ellis-Davis marriage certificate.
  13. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  14. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Walker-Davis marriage certificate.

Nina Gladys Burdette1,2,3,4,5

F, b. September 29, 1911, d. August 17, 1944
FatherHenry Patrick "Pat" Burdette1,2,6,7 b. February 27, 1885, d. January 4, 1948
MotherCatherine Malissa "Kitty" Sams1,2,6,7 b. June 22, 1889, d. January, 1981
     Nina Gladys Burdette was buried at Sams Cemetery, Rt. 4 at top of Dulls Creek Mountain, Procious, Clay Co., West Virginia.5,6 She was born on September 29, 1911 at Paxton, Clay Co., West Virginia.4,5,6,7 As of November 15, 1934,her married name was Salyers.3,4 She married John Oscar Howard Salyers on November 15, 1934 at Valley Fork, Clay Co., West Virginia.3,4,6 Nina Gladys Burdette died on August 17, 1944 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 32.5,6

Census Records

1920Dwelling 61, District 32, Union, Clay Co., West Virginia1
1930Dwelling 133, District 8, Union, Clay Co., West Virginia2
1940Dwelling 229, District 8-2, Buffalo, Clay Co., West Virginia8

Family

John Oscar Howard Salyers b. May 9, 1910, d. July 6, 1960
Marriage*Nina Gladys Burdette married John Oscar Howard Salyers on November 15, 1934 at Valley Fork, Clay Co., West Virginia.3,4,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S1362] Don Norman, "Descendants of Daniel Burdette."
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Salyers-Burdette marriage certificate.
  5. [S3631] Sams Cemetery, Clay Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  6. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Gladys Salyer death certificate.
  7. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Blair-Salyers marriage record.
  10. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Jessie Carol Rogers obituary.
  11. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Salyers-Haines marriage record.
  12. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  13. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Donald Ray Salyers obituary in an unknown edition.
  14. [S350] Parkersburg News and Sentinel, From the Darla Faye Salyers Martin obituary in the Aug 28, 1991 edition.
  15. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Dotson-Salyers marriage record.
  16. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Salyers-McCumbers marriage record.

Russell Raymond Burdette Sr.1,2,3,4,5

M, b. November 13, 1913, d. August 23, 1976
FatherHenry Patrick "Pat" Burdette1,2,6,7 b. February 27, 1885, d. January 4, 1948
MotherCatherine Malissa "Kitty" Sams1,2,6,7 b. June 22, 1889, d. January, 1981
     Russell Raymond Burdette Sr. was buried at Sams Cemetery, Rt. 4 at top of Dulls Creek Mountain, Procious, Clay Co., West Virginia.4 His Social Security Number was 233-24-5276.8 He was born on November 13, 1913 at Clay Co., West Virginia.8,3,4,5,9,7 He married Orpha Naomi Neal on May 3, 1941 at Maysel, Clay Co., West Virginia.10,3,11 Russell Raymond Burdette Sr. died on August 23, 1976 at West Virginia at age 62.4,9

Census Records

1920Dwelling 61, District 32, Union, Clay Co., West Virginia1
1930Dwelling 133, District 8, Union, Clay Co., West Virginia2
1940Dwelling 145, District 8-8, Union, Clay Co., West Virginia6
1950Dwelling 68, District 8-17, Union, Clay Co., West Virginia12

Occupation

1940Farmer6
1950Coal miner12

Family

Orpha Naomi Neal b. August 11, 1925, d. April 27, 2014
Marriage*Russell Raymond Burdette Sr. married Orpha Naomi Neal on May 3, 1941 at Maysel, Clay Co., West Virginia.10,3,11 
Child

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Burdette-Neal marriage certificate.
  4. [S3631] Sams Cemetery, Clay Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  5. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  10. [S1362] Don Norman, "Descendants of Daniel Burdette."
  11. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Orpha Naomi Burdette obituary in the Apr 30, 2014 edition.
  12. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Burdette-Hinkle marriage certificate.
  14. [S12915] Wilson Smith Funeral Home, online www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com, From the Russell R. Burdette, Jr. obituary.

Willard Fletcher Burdette Sr.1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8

M, b. June 23, 1915, d. January 23, 1965
FatherHenry Patrick "Pat" Burdette1,2,3,9,5,10 b. February 27, 1885, d. January 4, 1948
MotherCatherine Malissa "Kitty" Sams1,2,3,9,5,10 b. June 22, 1889, d. January, 1981
     His Social Security Number was 232-16-5393.11 Willard Fletcher Burdette Sr. was buried at Sams Cemetery, Rt. 4 at top of Dulls Creek Mountain, Procious, Clay Co., West Virginia.4,10 He was born on June 23, 1915 at Newton, Roane Co., West Virginia; His marriage certificate has a birth date of Jun 23, 1916.11,3,4,5,10,7 He married Marjorie Loujean Dobbins on June 26, 1946 at Valley Fork, Clay Co., West Virginia.12,3,13 Willard Fletcher Burdette Sr. died on January 23, 1965 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 49.4,5,10,8 He BURDETTE, Willard Fletcher, 49, of Procious, Clay County, died Saturday in route to Charleston General Hospital after suffering a heart attack at his home. He was a former employe of Alloy Plant, a vetreran of World War II and a member of the Homers Fork Community Church. Surviving are his widow, Majorie; a daughter, Joyce at home; two sons, Willard Jr. and Keith, both at home; three sisters, Mrs. Clarice Davis and Mrs. Helen Davis, both of Procious and Mrs. June Schoonover of Bomont; three brothers, Russell and Chester, both of Procious, and Byrne of Queen Shoals; and a grandchild. on January 24, 1965.8

Census Records

1920Dwelling 61, District 32, Union, Clay Co., West Virginia1
1930Dwelling 133, District 8, Union, Clay Co., West Virginia2
1940Dwelling 145, District 8-8, Union, Clay Co., West Virginia9
1950Dwelling 64, District 8-17, Union, Clay Co., West Virginia14

Occupation

1940Farmer9
1950Coal miner14

Family

Marjorie Loujean Dobbins b. September 9, 1927, d. November 8, 2011
Marriage*Willard Fletcher Burdette Sr. married Marjorie Loujean Dobbins on June 26, 1946 at Valley Fork, Clay Co., West Virginia.12,3,13 
Children

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Burdette-Dobbins marriage certificate.
  4. [S3631] Sams Cemetery, Clay Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  5. [S2877] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Deaths Index, 1853-1973.
  6. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  7. [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.
  8. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Willard Fletcher Burdette obituary in the Jan 24, 1965 edition.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Willard Fletcher Burdette death certificate.
  11. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  12. [S1362] Don Norman, "Descendants of Daniel Burdette."
  13. [S5400] Matics Funeral Home, online http://www.maticsfuneralhome.com/, From the Marjorie Loujean Conaway obituary.
  14. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the William Fletcher Burdette, Jr. obituary in the Jul 4, 1973 edition.

Chester Arthur Burdette Sr.1,2,3,4,5

M, b. January 1, 1917, d. December 17, 1980
FatherHenry Patrick "Pat" Burdette1,2,6 b. February 27, 1885, d. January 4, 1948
MotherCatherine Malissa "Kitty" Sams1,2,6 b. June 22, 1889, d. January, 1981
     Chester Arthur Burdette Sr. was buried at Sams Cemetery, Rt. 4 at top of Dulls Creek Mountain, Procious, Clay Co., West Virginia.7,5 His Social Security Number was 233-28-6263.8 He was born on January 1, 1917 at Procious, Clay Co., West Virginia.8,9,7,4,5 He married Delcie Othel Davis on November 28, 1941 at Wallback, Clay Co., West Virginia.10,9,3 Chester Arthur Burdette Sr. died on December 17, 1980 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 63.8,7,3,5

Census Records

1920Dwelling 61, District 32, Union, Clay Co., West Virginia1
1930Dwelling 133, District 8, Union, Clay Co., West Virginia2
1940Dwelling 145, District 8-8, Union, Clay Co., West Virginia6
1950Dwelling 69, District 8-17, Union, Clay Co., West Virginia11

Occupation

1940Farmer6
1950Coal miner11

Family

Delcie Othel Davis b. September 13, 1924, d. November 8, 2014
Marriage*Chester Arthur Burdette Sr. married Delcie Othel Davis on November 28, 1941 at Wallback, Clay Co., West Virginia.10,9,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5400] Matics Funeral Home, online http://www.maticsfuneralhome.com/, From the Delcie Othel Burdette obituary.
  4. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  5. [S3565] The National Archives and Records Administration, U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S3631] Sams Cemetery, Clay Co., WV, online http://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 Burdette-Davis marriage certificate.
  10. [S1362] Don Norman, "Descendants of Daniel Burdette."
  11. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Cantrell-Burdette marriage certificate.
  13. [S5400] Matics Funeral Home, online http://www.maticsfuneralhome.com/, From the Doris June Burdette McKown obituary.
  14. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the McKown-Burdette marriage certificate.

Brooks Burdette1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. August 23, 1916, d. October 2, 2003
FatherAdam Webster "Webb" Burdette1,2,3,4,7,8,9 b. March 5, 1881, d. October 27, 1959
MotherElizabeth Maude "Lizzie" Starcher1,2,3,4,7,5,8,9 b. December 24, 1895, d. February 13, 1970
     His Social Security Number was 234-16-4196.9 Brooks Burdette was buried at Sams Cemetery, Rt. 4 at top of Dulls Creek Mountain, Procious, Clay Co., West Virginia.3,10 He was born on August 23, 1916 at Procious, Clay Co., West Virginia; The SSDI has a birth date of Aug 23, 1917.11,3,10,6 He died on October 2, 2003 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 87.11,3,10 He Brooks Burdette, 87, of Procious died Thursday, Oct. 2, 2003 at CAMC General Hospital after a long illness. He was born Aug. 23, 1916, at Procious, the son of the late Adam Webster and Lizzie Maude Starcher Burdette. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Thurman and Darrell Blaine; and sister, Ola Burdette Davis. Surviving are his brothers, Harold and Leonard, both of Procious. Graveside service will be at Sams Cemetery, Procious. on October 4, 2003.3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 62, District 32, Union, Clay Co., West Virginia1
1930Dwelling 128, District 8, Union, Clay Co., West Virginia2
1940Dwelling 138, District 8-8, Union, Clay Co., West Virginia7
1950Dwelling 110, District 8-17, Union, Clay Co., West Virginia8

Occupation

1950Miner8

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. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Brooks Burdette obituary in the Oct 4, 2003 edition.
  4. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Darrell Blaine Burdette obituary in the Sep 24, 2002 edition.
  5. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Lizzie Maude Burdette obituary in the Feb 14, 1970 edition.
  6. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  10. [S3631] Sams Cemetery, Clay Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  11. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Ola Virginia "Olie" Burdette1,2,3,4,5

F, b. July 19, 1919, d. October 8, 1994
FatherAdam Webster "Webb" Burdette1,2,3,5,6 b. March 5, 1881, d. October 27, 1959
MotherElizabeth Maude "Lizzie" Starcher1,2,3,7,5,6 b. December 24, 1895, d. February 13, 1970
     Ola Virginia "Olie" Burdette married Roy Kermit Davis, son of Henry Curtis "Curt" Davis and Ada Alpha McCune.8,4,9 Her Social Security Number was 236-90-0860.10 Ola Virginia "Olie" Burdette was buried at Blue Knob Church Cemetery, Maysel, Clay Co., West Virginia.8,4 Her married name was Davis.9 She was born on July 19, 1919 at Procious, Clay Co., West Virginia.10,8,5,6 She died on October 8, 1994 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 75.9,10,4 She Mrs. Ola Burdette Davis, 75, of Procious, Clay County, died Saturday, Oct. 8, 1994, in CAMC, General Division, after a long illness. She was a former employee of Horner's Fork Elementary School. She was a lifelong resident of Clay County and attended Burke Memorial United Methodist Church, Camp Creek. Surviving: husband, Roy K. Davis; sons, Douglas of Washington, Wood County, Dale of Clay; daughters, Deborah Davis Taylor of Procious; brothers, Brooks Burdette, Harold Burdette, Leonard Burdette and Blaine Burdette of Procious; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Service will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at Matics Funeral Home, Clendenin, with the Rev. Ralph Davis officiating. Burial will be in Blue Knob Cemetery, Maysel. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home. on October 10, 1994.4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 62, District 32, Union, Clay Co., West Virginia1
1930Dwelling 128, District 8, Union, Clay Co., West Virginia2
1940Dwelling 397, District 8-4, Henry, Clay Co., West Virginia11

Family

Roy Kermit Davis b. March 26, 1917, d. April 24, 1995
Marriage*Ola Virginia "Olie" Burdette married Roy Kermit Davis, son of Henry Curtis "Curt" Davis and Ada Alpha McCune.8,4,9 
Children

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Brooks Burdette obituary in the Oct 4, 2003 edition.
  4. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Ola Burdette Davis obituary in the Oct 10, 1994 edition.
  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. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Lizzie Maude Burdette obituary in the Feb 14, 1970 edition.
  8. [S4613] Blue Knob Church Cemetery, Clay Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  9. [S1617] Ronald L. Mooney, "William Remley Dodd."
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Davis-Lockhart marriage record.
  13. [S12915] Wilson Smith Funeral Home, online www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com, From the Douglas Gene Davis obituary.
  14. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Davis-Conner marriage record.

Hubert Eurestus Dawson1,2,3

M, b. October 18, 1905, d. January 7, 1985
MotherMary Manda Burdette1 b. May 18, 1877, d. August 17, 1952
     His Social Security Number was 235-18-4678.4 Hubert Eurestus Dawson was buried at Hubert Dawson Cemetery, Procious, Clay Co., West Virginia.5 He was born on October 18, 1905 at Procious, Clay Co., West Virginia.4,2,5,3 He married Flora May/Mae Butcher on August 9, 1926 at Clay Co., West Virginia.2,6,7 Hubert Eurestus Dawson died on January 7, 1985 at Clay Co., West Virginia, at age 79.4,5

Census Records

1910Dwelling 7, District 6, Union, Clay Co., West VirginiaEnumerated in the household of his grandfather Henry Burdette8
1920Dwelling 59, District 32, Union, Clay Co., West VirginiaEnumerated in the household of his grandfather Henry Burdette9
1930Dwelling 127, District 8, Union, Clay Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 137, District 8-8, Union, Clay Co., West Virginia10
1950Dwelling 111, District 8-17, Union, Clay Co., West Virginia11

Occupation

1930Farmer1
1940Farmer10
1950Chemical line department11

Family

Flora May/Mae Butcher b. May 9, 1906, d. August, 1983
Marriage*Hubert Eurestus Dawson married Flora May/Mae Butcher on August 9, 1926 at Clay Co., West Virginia.2,6,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Dawson-Butcher marriage certificate.
  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. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S12949] Hubert Dawson Cemetery, Clay Co., WV, online www.findagrave.com.
  6. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Dexter M. Dawson obituary in the Dec 24, 2013 edition.
  7. [S2029] Repository, The, From the Chessie C. McCune obituary in the Jul 3, 2012 edition.
  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. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Audrey Cledith Dawson Atwood obituary.
  13. [S12950] Paquelet and Paquelet & Arnold-Lynch Funeral Homes, online www.paquelet.com, From the Claudia M. O'Dell obituary.
  14. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  15. [S2186] Daily Record, From the Dane A. Dawson obituary in the Mar 16, 2019 edition.
  16. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Carmin Samples obituary in the Jun 17, 2006 edition.
  17. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the O'Dell-Dawson marriage certificate.
  18. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Dawson-Samples marriage certificate.
  19. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  20. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the McCune-Dawson marriage certificate.
  21. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Dawson-Whited marriage record.
  22. [S5400] Matics Funeral Home, online http://www.maticsfuneralhome.com/, From the Dudley Garland Dawson obituary.
  23. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Dawson-Brady marriage certificate.

Flora May/Mae Butcher1,2,3,4

F, b. May 9, 1906, d. August, 1983
     Flora May/Mae Butcher was buried at Hubert Dawson Cemetery, Procious, Clay Co., West Virginia.5 Her Social Security Number was 234-70-7303.6 She was born on May 9, 1906 at Clay Co., West Virginia.6,1 As of August 9, 1926,her married name was Dawson.1 She married Hubert Eurestus Dawson, son of Mary Manda Burdette, on August 9, 1926 at Clay Co., West Virginia.1,2,3 Flora May/Mae Butcher died in August, 1983 at West Virginia at age 77.6

Census Records

1930Dwelling 127, District 8, Union, Clay Co., West Virginia7
1940Dwelling 137, District 8-8, Union, Clay Co., West Virginia8
1950Dwelling 111, District 8-17, Union, Clay Co., West Virginia9

Family

Hubert Eurestus Dawson b. October 18, 1905, d. January 7, 1985
Marriage*Flora May/Mae Butcher married Hubert Eurestus Dawson, son of Mary Manda Burdette, on August 9, 1926 at Clay Co., West Virginia.1,2,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Dawson-Butcher marriage certificate.
  2. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Dexter M. Dawson obituary in the Dec 24, 2013 edition.
  3. [S2029] Repository, The, From the Chessie C. McCune obituary in the Jul 3, 2012 edition.
  4. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Audrey Cledith Dawson Atwood obituary.
  5. [S12949] Hubert Dawson Cemetery, Clay Co., WV, online www.findagrave.com.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S12950] Paquelet and Paquelet & Arnold-Lynch Funeral Homes, online www.paquelet.com, From the Claudia M. O'Dell obituary.
  11. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  12. [S2186] Daily Record, From the Dane A. Dawson obituary in the Mar 16, 2019 edition.
  13. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Carmin Samples obituary in the Jun 17, 2006 edition.
  14. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the O'Dell-Dawson marriage certificate.
  15. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Dawson-Samples marriage certificate.
  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 McCune-Dawson marriage certificate.
  18. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Dawson-Whited marriage record.
  19. [S5400] Matics Funeral Home, online http://www.maticsfuneralhome.com/, From the Dudley Garland Dawson obituary.
  20. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Dawson-Brady marriage certificate.

Audrey Cledith Dawson1,2,3,4,5

F, b. March 14, 1927, d. September 17, 2000
FatherHubert Eurestus Dawson6,7,1,2,8,5,9 b. October 18, 1905, d. January 7, 1985
MotherFlora May/Mae Butcher6,7,1,2,8,5,9 b. May 9, 1906, d. August, 1983
     Her Social Security Number was 232-46-6664.5 Audrey Cledith Dawson Audrey Cledith Dawson Atwood, 73 years, 6 months and 3 days of age, departed this life on Sunday, September 17th, 2000 at 5:25 p.m. at the Cleveland Clinic Hospital in Cleveland, Ohio. Audrey was born in Clay County, West Virginia on Monday, March 14th, 1927, daughter of the late Hubert Eurestus Dawson and Flora Mae Butcher Dawson. Audrey enlisted in the United States Air Force on December 18th 1954 serving in the Korean War and was released from duty on February 18th, 1959. Audrey was survived by one sister, Nora Carmin Dawson; and a host of other family and friends who mourn her passing. Audrey was preceded in death by her parents, Hubert Eurestus Dawson, who departed this life in January of 1985 and Flora Mae Dawson, who departed this life in August of 1983; her husband of 28 years, Walter Pete Atwood, whom she married on December 20th, 1958 and who departed this life on September 15th, 1987. Audrey chose cremation followed by burial in the Mill Springs National Cemetery in Nancy, Kentucky.2 She was buried at Mill Springs National Cemetery, 9044 West Highway 80, Nancy, Pulaski Co., Kentucky.10,11 She was born on March 14, 1927 at Procious, Clay Co., West Virginia.2,10,4,11,5 As of December 20, 1958,her married name was Atwood.2 She married Walter Pete Atwood on December 20, 1958 at Aurora, Adams Co., Colorado.2,3 Audrey Cledith Dawson died on September 17, 2000 at Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., Ohio, at age 73.2,10,4,11,5,12

Census Records

1930Dwelling 127, District 8, Union, Clay Co., West Virginia6
1940Dwelling 137, District 8-8, Union, Clay Co., West Virginia7

Family

Walter Pete Atwood b. August 27, 1929, d. September 15, 1987
Marriage*Audrey Cledith Dawson married Walter Pete Atwood on December 20, 1958 at Aurora, Adams Co., Colorado.2,3 

Citations

  1. [S2029] Repository, The, From the Chessie C. McCune obituary in the Jul 3, 2012 edition.
  2. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Audrey Cledith Dawson Atwood obituary.
  3. [S10395] Unknown compiler, Colorado, U.S., Select County Marriages, 1863-2018.
  4. [S857] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-2018.
  5. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S12950] Paquelet and Paquelet & Arnold-Lynch Funeral Homes, online www.paquelet.com, From the Claudia M. O'Dell obituary.
  9. [S2186] Daily Record, From the Dane A. Dawson obituary in the Mar 16, 2019 edition.
  10. [S12440] Mill Springs National Cemetery, Pulaski Co., KY, online www.findagrave.com.
  11. [S1405] National Cemetery Administration, U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006.
  12. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Nora Carmin Dawson1,2,3,4,5

F, b. March 10, 1929, d. June 12, 2006
FatherHubert Eurestus Dawson1,6,7,3,8,9 b. October 18, 1905, d. January 7, 1985
MotherFlora May/Mae Butcher1,6,7,3,8,9 b. May 9, 1906, d. August, 1983
     Her Social Security Number was 232-46-6663.10 Nora Carmin Dawson was born on March 10, 1929 at Procious, Clay Co., West Virginia; Her marriage license has a birth date of Mar 11, 1929.2,10,4 As of April 24, 1948,her married name was Samples.2 She married Donald Lindbergh Samples, son of Jacob Bertie "Jake" Samples and Eva Dale Samples, on April 24, 1948 at Wallback, Clay Co., West Virginia.5,2 Nora Carmin Dawson died on June 12, 2006 at West Virginia at age 77.10 She Nora Carmin Samples - The spirit of Carmin returned to God who loaned her to us for 77 years, 3 months, and 2 days. Carmin was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, a wonderful friend to everyone she met. Always smiling, she especially loved her extended family. Leaving behind to cherish her memory are husband of 58 years, Donald; daughter, Vivian Maynor of Elkview; grandson, Abe Jones (whom she raised as a son) of Procious; granddaughter, Jill Grandchamp of Wilmington, N.C., and Jodi Grimm of Pinch, and Bryce Grimm; brothers, Dexter Dudley and Deward (Daniel) Dawson of Procious, and Dane Dawson of Shreve, Ohio; and sisters, Claudia O'Dell and Chessie McCune of Massilon, Ohio. Carmin loved to travel; during her life she visited 47 states and 11 foreign countries. Her culinary skills are known far and wide, every Sunday was feast day for family and anyone else who dropped by. The family wishes to thank Dr. George Zaldivar and Dr. Sarah Nease for the bonus years they helped to provide for her during her extended illness. Her body was cremated. on June 15, 2006.5

Census Records

1930Dwelling 127, District 8, Union, Clay Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 137, District 8-8, Union, Clay Co., West Virginia6

Family

Donald Lindbergh Samples b. May 17, 1928, d. October 3, 2019
Marriage*Nora Carmin Dawson married Donald Lindbergh Samples, son of Jacob Bertie "Jake" Samples and Eva Dale Samples, on April 24, 1948 at Wallback, Clay Co., West Virginia.5,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Samples-Dawson marriage certificate.
  3. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Audrey Cledith Dawson Atwood obituary.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Nora Carmin Samples obituary in the Jun 15, 2006 edition.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S2029] Repository, The, From the Chessie C. McCune obituary in the Jul 3, 2012 edition.
  8. [S12950] Paquelet and Paquelet & Arnold-Lynch Funeral Homes, online www.paquelet.com, From the Claudia M. O'Dell obituary.
  9. [S2186] Daily Record, From the Dane A. Dawson obituary in the Mar 16, 2019 edition.
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  11. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Donald Lindbergh Samples obituary in the Oct 8, 2019 edition.

Thurman Clyde Burdette1,2,3,4,5

M, b. August 18, 1922, d. October 8, 1987
FatherAdam Webster "Webb" Burdette1,2,3,6,7,8,9 b. March 5, 1881, d. October 27, 1959
MotherElizabeth Maude "Lizzie" Starcher1,2,3,6,8,9 b. December 24, 1895, d. February 13, 1970
     His Social Security Number was 236-24-0577.10 Thurman Clyde Burdette was buried at Sams Cemetery, Rt. 4 at top of Dulls Creek Mountain, Procious, Clay Co., West Virginia.4,5 He married Edith Mae Slone.11 Thurman Clyde Burdette and Edith Mae Slone were divorced.4 Thurman Clyde Burdette was born on August 18, 1922 at Paxton, Clay Co., West Virginia.10,5,9,12 He married Bethel Virginia Holcomb circa 1983.4,13 Thurman Clyde Burdette died on October 8, 1987 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 65.10,4,5,14 He Thurman Clyde Burdette, 65, of Procious, died Thursday in General Division, CAMC, after a long illness. He was a lifelong resident of Procious. He was retired from the state Department of Highways. He was an Army veteran of World War II and a member of the VFW. Surviving: wife, Bethel Burdette; son, Richard of Procious; stepsons, Keith Acree of Copley, Ohio, Mickey Acree of Akron, Ohio, Kevin Acree of Camp Lejune, N.C; daughters, Mrs. Connie Lou Samples of Procious, Mrs. Sandra Hudnall of Belle, Mrs. Victoria Lynn Gallagher of Fairmont; stepdaughters, Mrs. Connie Hughes of Missouri Valley, Iowa, Mrs. Sharon Holcomb of Elkview; brothers, Brooks, Harold, Blaine and Leonard, of Procious; sister, Mrs. Ola Davis of Procious; five grandchildren. Service will be 2 p.m. Saturday in Knight-Young-Matics Funeral Home, Clendenin. Burial will be in Sams Cemetery, Procious, with VFW military graveside rites. on October 9, 1987.4

Census Records

1930Dwelling 128, District 8, Union, Clay Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 138, District 8-8, Union, Clay Co., West Virginia6
1950Dwelling 110, District 8-17, Union, Clay Co., West Virginia8

Occupation

1950Farm helper8

Family 1

Edith Mae Slone b. December 23, 1929, d. November 8, 2021
Marriage*Thurman Clyde Burdette married Edith Mae Slone.11 
Divorce* Thurman Clyde Burdette and Edith Mae Slone were divorced.4 
Children
  • Richard Burdette4
  • Victoria Lynn Burdette4
  • Connie Lou Burdette4
  • Sandra Kaye Burdette4 b. February 26, 1960, d. August 9, 1995

Family 2

Bethel Virginia Holcomb b. April 4, 1928, d. February 6, 2000
Marriage*Thurman Clyde Burdette married Bethel Virginia Holcomb circa 1983.4,13 

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Brooks Burdette obituary in the Oct 4, 2003 edition.
  3. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Darrell Blaine Burdette obituary in the Sep 24, 2002 edition.
  4. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Thurman Clyde Burdette obituary in the Oct 9, 1987 edition.
  5. [S3631] Sams Cemetery, Clay Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Lizzie Maude Burdette obituary in the Feb 14, 1970 edition.
  8. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  11. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Sandra Hudnall obituary in the Aug 13, 1995 edition.
  12. [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.
  13. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  14. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.

Harold Burdette1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8

M, b. August 5, 1925, d. November 27, 2006
FatherAdam Webster "Webb" Burdette1,3,4,5,9,10,11,12,13 b. March 5, 1881, d. October 27, 1959
MotherElizabeth Maude "Lizzie" Starcher1,3,4,5,9,11,12,13 b. December 24, 1895, d. February 13, 1970
     His Social Security Number was 233-36-6000.13 Harold Burdette was buried at Sam Samples Cemetery, Long Sams Road, Procious, Clay Co., West Virginia.6,7 He was born on August 5, 1925 at Procious, Clay Co., West Virginia.3,7,8,12,13 He married Janet Joann Samples on March 11, 1951 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.14,2,3,6,15 Harold Burdette died on November 27, 2006 at West Virginia at age 81.6,7,13,16 He Harold Burdette, 81, of Procious died Monday, Nov. 27, 2006, following a long illness. He was a World War II Army veteran and retired from E.I. DuPont. He was an avid reader and a World War II history buff in addition to loving his garden and woodworking. Mr. Burdette took great pride in his service to his country. He was preceded in death by his wife, Janet Joann Samples Burdette; brothers, Brooks, Clyde and Blaine Burdette; and sister, Ola Davis. He is survived by his son, Robert Burdette of Procious; daughters, Leslie Lowe of Liverpool, Pa., and Jeanine Samples of Clendenin; brother, Leonard Burdette of Procious; grandson, William Stonestreet, and great-grandson, Austin Stonestreet, of Liverpool, Pa. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in Samples Cemetery, Procious, with Pastors Clifford Samples and Douglas Burdette officiating and with military graveside rites by VFW Post 4419, Clay. on November 29, 2006.6

Census Records

1930Dwelling 128, District 8, Union, Clay Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 138, District 8-8, Union, Clay Co., West Virginia9
1950Dwelling 110, District 8-17, Union, Clay Co., West Virginia11

Occupation

1950Chemical plant engine machinist11

Family

Janet Joann Samples b. July 19, 1931, d. December 29, 2004
Marriage*Harold Burdette married Janet Joann Samples on March 11, 1951 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.14,2,3,6,15 
Children
  • Leslie D. Burdette2,6
  • Jeanine K. Burdette2,6
  • Robert D. Burdette2,6

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Janet Joann Samples Burdette obituary in the Dec 31, 2004 edition.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Burdette-Samples marriage certificate.
  4. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Brooks Burdette obituary in the Oct 4, 2003 edition.
  5. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Darrell Blaine Burdette obituary in the Sep 24, 2002 edition.
  6. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Harold Burdette obituary in the Nov 29, 2006 edition.
  7. [S6984] Sam Samples Cemetery, Clay Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  8. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Lizzie Maude Burdette obituary in the Feb 14, 1970 edition.
  11. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  13. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  14. [S1362] Don Norman, "Descendants of Daniel Burdette."
  15. [S4945] A.J. Samples Cemetery, Clay Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  16. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Darrell Blaine Burdette1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. January 31, 1930, d. September 22, 2002
FatherAdam Webster "Webb" Burdette1,2,3,4,8,9,10,6 b. March 5, 1881, d. October 27, 1959
MotherElizabeth Maude "Lizzie" Starcher1,2,3,4,8,10,6 b. December 24, 1895, d. February 13, 1970
     His Social Security Number was 235-46-8716.11 Darrell Blaine Burdette was buried at Belcher Cemetery, Ovapa, Clay Co., West Virginia.4,5 He was born on January 31, 1930 at Procious, Clay Co., West Virginia.11,4,5,6 He married Rosalie Brown on October 6, 1951 at Wallback, Clay Co., West Virginia.2,4,7 Darrell Blaine Burdette died on September 22, 2002 at Procious, Clay Co., West Virginia, at age 72.11,4,5 He Darrell Blaine Burdette, 72, of Procious died at home after a short illness. He was born in Procious to the late Adam Webster and Elizabeth Maude Starcher Burdette. He was preceded in death by his wife, Rosalie Brown Burdette on Jan. 17, 2002; sister, Ola Burdette Davis; brother, Clyde Burdette. He attended the Clendenin Advent Christian Church. He was a retired employee of Elkem Metals Corp. with 34 years of service. Surviving are sons, Michael Allen Burdette of Charleston, Timothy Lee Burdette of Clendenin, David Paul Burdette of Akien, S.C., Douglas Adam Burdette of Procious; brothers, Brooks Burdette, Harold Burdette and Leonard Burdette, all of Procious; grandchildren, Michael Burdette, William Burdette, Hetta Burdette, Gloria Burdette Smith, Emily Burdette, Amanda Burdette, Staci Burdette, Matthew Burdette, Rachel Burdette and Caleb Burdette: two great-grandchildren. Burial will be in the Belcher Cemetery, Ovapa. on September 24, 2002.4

Census Records

1930Dwelling 128, District 8, Union, Clay Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 138, District 8-8, Union, Clay Co., West Virginia8
1950Dwelling 110, District 8-17, Union, Clay Co., West Virginia10

Occupation

1950Farm helper10

Family

Rosalie Brown b. October 6, 1934, d. January 17, 2002
Marriage*Darrell Blaine Burdette married Rosalie Brown on October 6, 1951 at Wallback, Clay Co., West Virginia.2,4,7 
Children
  • Michael Allen Burdette4,7
  • Timothy Lee Burdette4,7
  • David Paul Burdette4,7
  • Douglas Adam Burdette4,7

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Burdette-Brown marriage certificate.
  3. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Brooks Burdette obituary in the Oct 4, 2003 edition.
  4. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Darrell Blaine Burdette obituary in the Sep 24, 2002 edition.
  5. [S6847] Belcher Cemetery, Clay Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  6. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  7. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Rosalie Brown Burdette obituary in the Jan 19, 2002 edition.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Lizzie Maude Burdette obituary in the Feb 14, 1970 edition.
  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.

Helen Virginia Burdette1,2,3,4

F, b. April 2, 1923, d. May 7, 2006
FatherHenry Patrick "Pat" Burdette1,5,4,6 b. February 27, 1885, d. January 4, 1948
MotherCatherine Malissa "Kitty" Sams1,5,4,6 b. June 22, 1889, d. January, 1981
     Helen Virginia Burdette was buried at Clay Memorial Gardens, Clay, Clay Co., West Virginia.3,7 Her Social Security Number was 234-62-3290.8 She was born on April 2, 1923 at Marne, Clay Co., West Virginia.3,8,7,6 She married Herman Sylvester Davis, son of Henry Curtis "Curt" Davis and Ada Alpha McCune, on November 25, 1939 at Paxton, Clay Co., West Virginia.9,2,5,3 As of November 25, 1939,her married name was Davis.10,11 Helen Virginia Burdette died on May 7, 2006 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 83.3,8,7 She Helen Virginia Davis, 83, of Procious entered into rest Sunday, May 7, 2006, at CAMC Memorial Hospital. Born on April 2, 1923, in Newton, she was a daughter of the late Henry "Pat" and Catherine "Kitty" Burdette. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Herman Davis, four brothers and three sisters. She was a member of Liberty Advent Christian Church, Procious. She is survived by her daughters, Jo-Ann Davis West of Procious, Jewell McKown of Cloverdale, Ind., and Rita Kirk of Procious; grandchildren, Teresa McKown, Genette McKown, Annette Fletcher, Sandra Yvonne Lynch and Dr. Helen Renee Schnitzer; and great-grandchildren, Kimberly Flannigan, Charles Lynch, Joshua McKown, Jona Fletcher and Julia Fletcher. Graveside service will be in Clay Memorial Gardens, Clay. on May 9, 2006.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 133, District 8, Union, Clay Co., West Virginia1
1950Dwelling 74, District 8-17, Union, Clay Co., West Virginia12

Family

Herman Sylvester Davis b. July 9, 1921, d. March 16, 2006
Marriage*Helen Virginia Burdette married Herman Sylvester Davis, son of Henry Curtis "Curt" Davis and Ada Alpha McCune, on November 25, 1939 at Paxton, Clay Co., West Virginia.9,2,5,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Herman Sylvester Davis obituary in the Mar 19, 2006 edition.
  3. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Helen Virginia Davis obituary in the May 9, 2006 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 Davis-Burdette marriage certificate.
  6. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  7. [S4759] Clay Memorial Gardens, Clay Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S1362] Don Norman, "Descendants of Daniel Burdette."
  10. [S1617] Ronald L. Mooney, "William Remley Dodd."
  11. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Davis-Burdette marriage record.
  12. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S4942] Wilson-Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home, online http://www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com/index.php, From the Joann D. West obituary.

Byrne Buren Burdette1,2,3,4,5

M, b. October 21, 1925, d. September 4, 1988
FatherHenry Patrick "Pat" Burdette6,7,1,8,9,4 b. February 27, 1885, d. January 4, 1948
MotherCatherine Malissa "Kitty" Sams6,7,1,8,9,4 b. June 22, 1889, d. January, 1981
     His Social Security Number was 233-44-2587.10 Byrne Buren Burdette was buried at Clay Memorial Gardens, Clay, Clay Co., West Virginia.2,3 He was born on October 21, 1925 at Procious, Clay Co., West Virginia.10,7,1,2,9,4,5,11 He married Violet Ceclia Claire "Cis" Samples, daughter of Jacob Bertie "Jake" Samples and Eva Dale Samples, on April 24, 1948 at Wallback, Clay Co., West Virginia.12,7 Byrne Buren Burdette married Patsy Olive Summers on April 25, 1953 at Valley Fork, Clay Co., West Virginia.12,1 Byrne Buren Burdette died on September 4, 1988 at Spencer, Roane Co., West Virginia, at age 62.10,2,3,11 He Byrne B. Burdette, 63, of Clendenin, died Sept. 4, 1988, at the home of his son in Spencer, after a long illness. He was born in Clay County and was retired from Bob Peden Chevrolet, Clendenin. He was an Army veteran of World War II and amember of VFW, Masons and Scottish Rite bodies. Surviving: sons, Kelly of Pinch, Kevan "Pat" of Spencer, Jeffery of Clendenin and Michael of Front Royal, Va; daughters, Jill Abbott of Clendenin and Ruth Barnette of Big Chimney; sisters, Clarice Davis and Helen Davis, both of Procious, June Schoonover of Bomont; nine grandchildren. Burial will be in Clay Memorial Gardens, with Masonic graveside rites. on September 5, 1988.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 133, District 8, Union, Clay Co., West Virginia6
1940Dwelling 145, District 8-8, Union, Clay Co., West Virginia8
1950Dwelling 70, District 8-17, Union, Clay Co., West Virginia13

Occupation

1950Coal miner13

Family 1

Violet Ceclia Claire "Cis" Samples b. April 25, 1926, d. October 22, 2010
Marriage*Byrne Buren Burdette married Violet Ceclia Claire "Cis" Samples, daughter of Jacob Bertie "Jake" Samples and Eva Dale Samples, on April 24, 1948 at Wallback, Clay Co., West Virginia.12,7 

Family 2

Patsy Olive Summers b. September 24, 1932, d. October 13, 1981
Marriage*Byrne Buren Burdette married Patsy Olive Summers on April 25, 1953 at Valley Fork, Clay Co., West Virginia.12,1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Burdette-Summers marriage certificate.
  2. [S4759] Clay Memorial Gardens, Clay Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  3. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Byrne B. Burdette obituary in the Sep 5, 1988 edition.
  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. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Burdette-Wartenburg marriage certificate.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  11. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  12. [S1362] Don Norman, "Descendants of Daniel Burdette."
  13. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Michael W. Burdette obituary in the Jan 9, 2000 edition.

Dahlia May/Mae Samples1,2,3

F, b. June 12, 1902, d. November 17, 1925
FatherGeorge David Samples4,1,2 b. January 11, 1873, d. March 9, 1930
MotherAnne Laura "Annie" Samples4,1,2 b. 1876, d. February 17, 1935
     Dahlia May/Mae Samples was buried at A. J. Samples Cemetery, Procious, Clay Co., West Virginia.3 She was born on June 12, 1902 at Clay Co., West Virginia.2 She died on November 17, 1925 at Paxton, Clay Co., West Virginia, at age 23.2

Census Records

1910Dwelling 12, District 6, Union, Clay Co., West Virginia4
1920Dwelling 11, District 32, Union, Clay Co., West Virginia1

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 Dahlia May Samples death certificate.
  3. [S6984] Sam Samples Cemetery, Clay Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.

Cora Bell Samples1,2

F, b. August 12, 1904, d. December 29, 1972
FatherGeorge David Samples3,1,2 b. January 11, 1873, d. March 9, 1930
MotherAnne Laura "Annie" Samples3,1,2 b. 1876, d. February 17, 1935
     Cora Bell Samples was buried at Sams Cemetery, Rt. 4 at top of Dulls Creek Mountain, Procious, Clay Co., West Virginia.4 Her Social Security Number was 234-34-3131.5 She was born on August 12, 1904 at Clay Co., West Virginia.5,6 As of January 28, 1923,her married name was Davis.7,6 She married Richard Monroe "Rich" Davis on January 28, 1923 at Clay Co., West Virginia.7,6 Cora Bell Samples died on December 29, 1972 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 68.5,2

Census Records

1910Dwelling 12, District 6, Union, Clay Co., West Virginia3
1920Dwelling 11, District 32, Union, Clay Co., West Virginia1
1930Dwelling 162, District 15, Wilderness, Nicholas Co., West Virginia8
1940Dwelling 122, District 8-4, Henry, Clay Co., West Virginia9
1950Dwelling 36, District 8-9, Henry, Clay Co., West Virginia10

Family

Richard Monroe "Rich" Davis b. May 11, 1902, d. September 25, 1971
Marriage*Cora Bell Samples married Richard Monroe "Rich" Davis on January 28, 1923 at Clay Co., West Virginia.7,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S2877] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Deaths Index, 1853-1973.
  3. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S3631] Sams Cemetery, Clay Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Davis-Samples marriage certificate.
  7. [S117] John Thompson Family (Paxton descendant), online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=thompson_family&id=I00218
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Maxine Davis death certificate.
  12. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Brown-Davis marriage certificate.
  13. [S12941] Prudden And Kandt Funeral Home, Inc., online pruddenandkandt.com, From the Reva Mae Brown obituary.
  14. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Richard Monroe Davis death certificate.
  15. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Grose-Davis marriage record.
  16. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the O'Dell-Grose marriage record.
  17. [S6984] Sam Samples Cemetery, Clay Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  18. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  19. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Davis-Perdue marriage record.
  20. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Wilda Jean Davis death certificate.

Quincy James Samples1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. May 14, 1908, d. August 18, 1976
FatherGeorge David Samples1,2,8,9 b. January 11, 1873, d. March 9, 1930
MotherAnne Laura "Annie" Samples1,2,3,8,9 b. 1876, d. February 17, 1935
     His Social Security Number was 235-18-8119.10 Quincy James Samples was buried at S. W. Samples Cemetery, Clay Co., West Virginia.4,5,6 He was born on May 14, 1908 at Angeline, Clay Co., West Virginia.10,11,8,12,7,9 He married Helen Cottrell on April 21, 1937 at Blue Knob, Clay Co., West Virginia.11,5 Quincy James Samples died on August 18, 1976 at St. Albans, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 68.10,4,12 He Quincy James Samples, 68, of Clay, died Wednesday in Riverside Nursing Home, St. Albans, after a long illness. He was a retired employe of B&O Railroad, a World War II veteran, and a member of the VFW. Surviving: wife, Helen; son, Hollie J. of Vine Grove, Ky; brother Loring Samples of Columbus, Ga; sister, Mrs. Anna Moore of Procious, Clay County. Burial will be in Sam Samples Cemetery, Procious. on August 20, 1976.4

Census Records

1910Dwelling 12, District 6, Union, Clay Co., West Virginia1
1920Dwelling 11, District 32, Union, Clay Co., West Virginia2
1930Dwelling 134, District 8, Union, Clay Co., West Virginia3
1940Dwelling 146, District 8-8, Union, Clay Co., West Virginia13
1950Dwelling 88, District 8-7, Clay, Clay Co., West Virginia14

Occupation

1930Farmer3
1940Farmer13

Family

Helen Cottrell b. April 20, 1912, d. June 3, 1996
Marriage*Quincy James Samples married Helen Cottrell on April 21, 1937 at Blue Knob, Clay Co., West Virginia.11,5 
Child

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Quincy James Samples obituary in the Aug 20, 1976 edition.
  5. [S6984] Sam Samples Cemetery, Clay Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  6. [S3565] The National Archives and Records Administration, U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963.
  7. [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.
  8. [S1576] VA, USA: National Publishing Co., 1946 Young American Patriots. Richmond, U. S., World War II Young American Patriots, 1941-1945.
  9. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  11. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Samples-Cottrell marriage certificate.
  12. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  13. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Helen C. Samples obituary in the Jun 5, 1996 edition.
  16. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Samples-Carper marriage record.

Wilson Garrett Samples1,2,3,4,5

M, b. May 23, 1913, d. June 1, 1972
FatherGeorge David Samples1,6 b. January 11, 1873, d. March 9, 1930
MotherAnne Laura "Annie" Samples1,2,6 b. 1876, d. February 17, 1935
     His Social Security Number was 235-28-4753.7 Wilson Garrett Samples was buried at King Family Cemetery, Maysel, Clay Co., West Virginia.4,6 He was born on May 23, 1913 at Maysel, Clay Co., West Virginia.7,8,4,5,6 He married Mae Alice King on November 19, 1933 at Blue Knob, Clay Co., West Virginia.8,4,6 Wilson Garrett Samples died on June 1, 1972 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 59.7,4,6

Census Records

1920Dwelling 11, District 32, Union, Clay Co., West Virginia1
1930Dwelling 134, District 8, Union, Clay Co., West Virginia2
1940Dwelling 411, District 8-4, Henry, Clay Co., West Virginia9
1950Dwelling 58, District 56-11, Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia10

Occupation

1940Constable9
1950State prison clerk10

Family

Mae Alice King b. November 30, 1911, d. April 20, 1986
Marriage*Wilson Garrett Samples married Mae Alice King on November 19, 1933 at Blue Knob, Clay Co., West Virginia.8,4,6 
Child
  • William David Samples11,10

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. [S2877] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Deaths Index, 1853-1973.
  4. [S7652] King Family Cemetery, Clay Co., WV, online www.findagrave.com/.
  5. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  6. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Wilson G. Samples death certificate.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Samples-King marriage certificate.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Mae Alice Sample obituary in the Apr 22, 1986 edition.

Indianna "Inda" "Anna" Samples1,2,3,4

F, b. March 6, 1916, d. December 20, 2009
FatherGeorge David Samples5,6 b. January 11, 1873, d. March 9, 1930
MotherAnne Laura "Annie" Samples5,1,6 b. 1876, d. February 17, 1935
     Indianna "Inda" "Anna" Samples was buried at Sam Samples Cemetery, Long Sams Road, Procious, Clay Co., West Virginia.4,7 She and Ira Otis Starcher were divorced.8 Indianna "Inda" "Anna" Samples was born on March 6, 1916 at Procious, Clay Co., West Virginia.3,9,6,7 As of February 23, 1939,her married name was Starcher.10 She married Ira Otis Starcher on February 23, 1939 at Clay Co., West Virginia.10 As of April 30, 1949,her married name was Falls.3 Indianna "Inda" "Anna" Samples married Ardillion "Dillon" Falls on April 30, 1949 at Ivydale, Clay Co., West Virginia.3 As of December 12, 1953,her married name was Ramsey.6 Indianna "Inda" "Anna" Samples married John Franklin Ramsey on December 12, 1953 at Ivydale, Clay Co., West Virginia.6 As of October 10, 1960,her married name was Moore.11 Indianna "Inda" "Anna" Samples married Harold Donald Moore on October 10, 1960 at Clendenin, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.2,11,4 Indianna "Inda" "Anna" Samples died on December 20, 2009 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 93.9,4 She Indianna Moore, 93, of Clay died Sunday, Dec. 20, 2009, at Meadow Brook Acres Nursing Home. She was a lifelong resident of Procious, Clay County. Indianna was a homemaker and enjoyed gardening and quilting. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Moore; brothers, Lorene, Quince and Wilson Samples; sisters, Cora Davis and Dahlia Samples; and daughters, Ruth Ann Starcher and Laura Christy. Surviving: sons, Holley Samples of Vine Grove, Ky., and Larry Starcher of Elyria, Ohio; daughter, Maxine Shafer-Harper of Big Chimney; 14 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren. Burial will be in the Long Sam Samples Cemetery, Procious. on December 23, 2009.4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 11, District 32, Union, Clay Co., West Virginia5
1930Dwelling 134, District 8, Union, Clay Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 127, District 8-8, Union, Clay Co., West Virginia12

Family 1

Ira Otis Starcher b. September 23, 1919, d. February 15, 1949
Divorce*Indianna "Inda" "Anna" Samples and Ira Otis Starcher were divorced.8 
Marriage* Indianna "Inda" "Anna" Samples married Ira Otis Starcher on February 23, 1939 at Clay Co., West Virginia.10 
Children

Family 2

Ardillion "Dillon" Falls b. April 10, 1911, d. October 3, 1952
Marriage*Indianna "Inda" "Anna" Samples married Ardillion "Dillon" Falls on April 30, 1949 at Ivydale, Clay Co., West Virginia.3 

Family 3

John Franklin Ramsey b. February 17, 1916, d. March 4, 1960
Marriage*Indianna "Inda" "Anna" Samples married John Franklin Ramsey on December 12, 1953 at Ivydale, Clay Co., West Virginia.6 

Family 4

Harold Donald Moore b. January 20, 1920, d. June 14, 1992
Marriage*Indianna "Inda" "Anna" Samples married Harold Donald Moore on October 10, 1960 at Clendenin, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.2,11,4 

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Harold D. Moore obituary in the Jun 15, 1992 edition.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Falls-Starcher marriage record.
  4. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Indianna Moore obituary in the Dec 23, 2009 edition.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Ramsey-Falls marriage record.
  7. [S6984] Sam Samples Cemetery, Clay Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  8. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Ira Otis Starcher death record.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Starcher-Samples marriage record.
  11. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Moore-Ramsey marriage record.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Laura G. Christy obituary in the Jun 25, 2005 edition.
  14. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  15. [S5400] Matics Funeral Home, online http://www.maticsfuneralhome.com/, From the Helen Maxine Shafer obituary.
  16. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Shafer-Starcher marriage record.
  17. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Craft-Starcher marriage record.
  18. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Ruth Ann Starcher death certificate.

Loring Harris Samples1,2,3,4,5

M, b. July 11, 1918, d. November 25, 1991
FatherGeorge David Samples1,2,4 b. January 11, 1873, d. March 9, 1930
MotherAnne Laura "Annie" Samples1,6,2,4 b. 1876, d. February 17, 1935
     His Social Security Number was 235-18-4678.7 Loring Harris Samples was born on July 11, 1918 at Procious, Clay Co., West Virginia.7,2,4,5 He died on November 25, 1991 at Floyd Co., Georgia, at age 73.7,3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 11, District 32, Union, Clay Co., West Virginia1
1930Dwelling 134, District 8, Union, Clay Co., West Virginia6

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S2878] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969.
  3. [S714] Office of Vital Records Georgia Health Department, Georgia Deaths, 1919-98.
  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. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Richard Monroe "Rich" Davis1,2,3

M, b. May 11, 1902, d. September 25, 1971
     His Social Security Number was 232-14-9949.4 Richard Monroe "Rich" Davis was buried at Sams Cemetery, Rt. 4 at top of Dulls Creek Mountain, Procious, Clay Co., West Virginia.2 He was born on May 11, 1902 at Elkhurst, Clay Co., West Virginia.4,5,3 He married Cora Bell Samples, daughter of George David Samples and Anne Laura "Annie" Samples, on January 28, 1923 at Clay Co., West Virginia.6,5 Richard Monroe "Rich" Davis died on September 25, 1971 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 69.4,7

Census Records

1930Dwelling 162, District 15, Wilderness, Nicholas Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 122, District 8-4, Henry, Clay Co., West Virginia8
1950Dwelling 36, District 8-9, Henry, Clay Co., West Virginia9

Occupation

1930Log train fireman1
1940Road work laborer8
1950Truck driver9

Family

Cora Bell Samples b. August 12, 1904, d. December 29, 1972
Marriage*Richard Monroe "Rich" Davis married Cora Bell Samples, daughter of George David Samples and Anne Laura "Annie" Samples, on January 28, 1923 at Clay Co., West Virginia.6,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S3631] Sams Cemetery, Clay Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  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. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Davis-Samples marriage certificate.
  6. [S117] John Thompson Family (Paxton descendant), online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=thompson_family&id=I00218
  7. [S2877] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Deaths Index, 1853-1973.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Maxine Davis death certificate.
  11. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Brown-Davis marriage certificate.
  12. [S12941] Prudden And Kandt Funeral Home, Inc., online pruddenandkandt.com, From the Reva Mae Brown obituary.
  13. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Richard Monroe Davis death certificate.
  14. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Grose-Davis marriage record.
  15. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the O'Dell-Grose marriage record.
  16. [S6984] Sam Samples Cemetery, Clay Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  17. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  18. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Davis-Perdue marriage record.
  19. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Wilda Jean Davis death certificate.

Helen Cottrell1

F, b. April 20, 1912, d. June 3, 1996
     Helen Cottrell was buried at S. W. Samples Cemetery, Clay Co., West Virginia.2,3 Her Social Security Number was 232-74-6629.4 She was born on April 20, 1912 at Clay Co., West Virginia.4,1 As of April 21, 1937,her married name was Samples.1 She married Quincy James Samples, son of George David Samples and Anne Laura "Annie" Samples, on April 21, 1937 at Blue Knob, Clay Co., West Virginia.1,3 Helen Cottrell died on June 3, 1996 at South Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 84.2,4 She Helen C. Samples, 84, of Clay died June 3, 1996, in Thomas Memorial Hospital, South Charleston, after a long illness. She was a homemaker. Surviving: son, Hollie J. Samples of Vine Grove, Ky; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Burial will be in Long Sam Samples Cemetery, Procious. on June 5, 1996.2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 146, District 8-8, Union, Clay Co., West Virginia5
1950Dwelling 88, District 8-7, Clay, Clay Co., West Virginia6

Family

Quincy James Samples b. May 14, 1908, d. August 18, 1976
Marriage*Helen Cottrell married Quincy James Samples, son of George David Samples and Anne Laura "Annie" Samples, on April 21, 1937 at Blue Knob, Clay Co., West Virginia.1,3 
Child

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Samples-Cottrell marriage certificate.
  2. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Helen C. Samples obituary in the Jun 5, 1996 edition.
  3. [S6984] Sam Samples Cemetery, Clay Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Quincy James Samples obituary in the Aug 20, 1976 edition.
  8. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Samples-Carper marriage record.

Hollie James Samples1,2,3,4

M, b. June 11, 1937, d. December 8, 2022
FatherQuincy James Samples1,2,5,3 b. May 14, 1908, d. August 18, 1976
MotherHelen Cottrell1,2,5,3 b. April 20, 1912, d. June 3, 1996
     Hollie James Samples was buried at Kentucky Veterans Cemetery Central, 2501 North Dixie Blvd., Radcliff, Hardin Co., Kentucky.4,6 He was born on June 11, 1937 at Procious, Clay Co., West Virginia.3,4,6 He married Rebekah Suzan Carper on February 11, 1956 at Lizemores, Clay Co., West Virginia.3 Hollie James Samples died on December 8, 2022 at Vine Grove, Hardin Co., Kentucky, at age 85.4,6 He Hollie J. "Sam" Samples, 85 of Vine Grove, KY passed away peacefully Thursday, December 8, 2022 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on June 11, 1937 in Clay county West Virginia. Sam was a U.S. Army Veteran who served in the Korean War. He was a recipient of the National Defense Service Medal, The Army Good Conduct Medal, The Korea Defense Service Medal, and Sharpshooter Badge. He was also a former Military Police officer. He continued his law enforcement after his military career in Virginia, settling in Vine Grove, KY. He was a former Vine Grove Police Officer and former Vine Grove Water Commissioner. He retired from Harper Construction at the age of 70. Other honorable titles include Kentucky Colonel General. Sam's love for NASCAR led him to help building stock cars and even winning 2 dirt track titles. He was an outstanding mechanic. He spent his life serving his country, family, and the love of law enforcement. Sam was a good man! Sam was preceded in death by his parents, his son David C. Samples and a granddaughter Amanda E. Ford. Surviving are his loving and devoted wife of 67 years, Rebekah Suzan Samples; daughters: Elaine (Jerry) Jones, Christy Bourgeois, Julie (Chris) Ford, Rebekah (Rick) Thompson, daughter-in-law: Melissa (Barlow) Samples; 7 grandchildren: Bobby Joe (Candace) Sanders, Patty Sue (Craig) Houchin, Scotty (Nikki) Sanders, Tara (Clay) Samples Ellis, Krista Ford, Ashley and Emily Thompson; great grandchildren: Baylee Hess, Hannah and Eli Sanders, Naomi Sanders, Keaton, Ava and Kyle Ellis and Juliet Ford; extended family , his favorite nephew Eddie Craft. Burial with military honors will follow at the Kentucky Veterans Cemetery Central, Radcliff, KY. on December 12, 2022.6

Census Records

1950Dwelling 88, District 8-7, Clay, Clay Co., West Virginia5

Family

Rebekah Suzan Carper
Marriage*Hollie James Samples married Rebekah Suzan Carper on February 11, 1956 at Lizemores, Clay Co., West Virginia.3 
Children
  • Elaine Samples6,7
  • Christy Samples6,7
  • Julie Samples6,7
  • David Carl Samples+6,7 b. February 2, 1965, d. October 14, 2018
  • Rebekah Hollene Samples6,7

Citations

  1. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Helen C. Samples obituary in the Jun 5, 1996 edition.
  2. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Quincy James Samples obituary in the Aug 20, 1976 edition.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Samples-Carper marriage record.
  4. [S12944] Kentucky Veterans Cemetery Central, Hardin Co., KY, online www.findagrave.com.
  5. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S9041] News-Enterprise, The, From the Hollie J. Samples obituary in the Dec 12, 2022 edition.
  7. [S12945] Mayhew Brown Funeral Homes, online www.echovita.com/us/funeral-homes/oh/jackson/mayhew-brown-funeral-homes-30043, From the David Carl Samples obituary.

Mae Alice King1,2,3

F, b. November 30, 1911, d. April 20, 1986
     Mae Alice King was buried at King Family Cemetery, Maysel, Clay Co., West Virginia.2,3 Her Social Security Number was 233-62-2234.4 She was born on November 30, 1911 at Clay Co., West Virginia.1,2,4 As of November 19, 1933,her married name was Samples.1 She married Wilson Garrett Samples, son of George David Samples and Anne Laura "Annie" Samples, on November 19, 1933 at Blue Knob, Clay Co., West Virginia.1,2,5 Mae Alice King died on April 20, 1986 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 74.2,3 She Mrs. Mae Alice Samples, 74, of Hurricane, formerly of Charleston, died Sunday in Memorial Division, CAMC, after a long illness. She was a retired nursery worker for Memorial Division, CAMC, and was born in Clay County. Surviving: son, William David of Charleston; sisters, Mrs. Ruth Weaver of St. Albans, Ellen King of Hurricane; two grandchildren. Burial will be in King Cemetery, Maysel. on April 22, 1986.3

Census Records

1940Dwelling 411, District 8-4, Henry, Clay Co., West Virginia6
1950Dwelling 58, District 56-11, Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia7

Family

Wilson Garrett Samples b. May 23, 1913, d. June 1, 1972
Marriage*Mae Alice King married Wilson Garrett Samples, son of George David Samples and Anne Laura "Annie" Samples, on November 19, 1933 at Blue Knob, Clay Co., West Virginia.1,2,5 
Child
  • William David Samples3,7

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Samples-King marriage certificate.
  2. [S7652] King Family Cemetery, Clay Co., WV, online www.findagrave.com/.
  3. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Mae Alice Sample obituary in the Apr 22, 1986 edition.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Wilson G. Samples death certificate.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Ira Otis Starcher1,2,3,4

M, b. September 23, 1919, d. February 15, 1949
     Ira Otis Starcher was buried at Pierson Cemetery, Clay, Clay Co., West Virginia.2 He and Indianna "Inda" "Anna" Samples were divorced.2 Ira Otis Starcher was born on September 23, 1919 at Birch Run, Clay Co., West Virginia.1,2,4 He married Indianna "Inda" "Anna" Samples, daughter of George David Samples and Anne Laura "Annie" Samples, on February 23, 1939 at Clay Co., West Virginia.1 Ira Otis Starcher died on February 15, 1949 at Queen Shoals, Clay Co., West Virginia, at age 29; Died in a slate fall.2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 127, District 8-8, Union, Clay Co., West Virginia5

Occupation

1940W.P.A. worker5

Family

Indianna "Inda" "Anna" Samples b. March 6, 1916, d. December 20, 2009
Divorce*Ira Otis Starcher and Indianna "Inda" "Anna" Samples were divorced.2 
Marriage* Ira Otis Starcher married Indianna "Inda" "Anna" Samples, daughter of George David Samples and Anne Laura "Annie" Samples, on February 23, 1939 at Clay Co., West Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Starcher-Samples marriage record.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Ira Otis Starcher death record.
  3. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Laura G. Christy obituary in the Jun 25, 2005 edition.
  4. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  7. [S5400] Matics Funeral Home, online http://www.maticsfuneralhome.com/, From the Helen Maxine Shafer obituary.
  8. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Shafer-Starcher marriage record.
  9. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Indianna Moore obituary in the Dec 23, 2009 edition.
  10. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Craft-Starcher marriage record.
  11. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Ruth Ann Starcher death certificate.

Harold Donald Moore1,2,3

M, b. January 20, 1920, d. June 14, 1992
     His Social Security Number was 236-30-3325.4 Harold Donald Moore was buried at Sams Cemetery, Rt. 4 at top of Dulls Creek Mountain, Procious, Clay Co., West Virginia.1,5 He was born on January 20, 1920 at Newton, Roane Co., West Virginia.4,1,2,3,5 He married Indianna "Inda" "Anna" Samples, daughter of George David Samples and Anne Laura "Annie" Samples, on October 10, 1960 at Clendenin, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.1,2,6 Harold Donald Moore died on June 14, 1992 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 72.4,1,5 He Harold D. Moore, 72, of Procious, Clay County, died June 14, 1992, at Memorial Division, CAMC, after a long illness. He was a native of Roane County and was a retired mechanic from Bob Peden Chevrolet, Clendenin. Surviving: wife, Indiana Samples Moore; sons, R. Butch of South Charleston, John of North Carolina, H.D. "Bud' of Charleston; daughters, Rena Roberts of Nitro, Carmen Linzille of St. Albans; stepsons, Holly Samples of Kentucky, Larry Starcher of Ohio; stepdaughters, Maxine Shafer of Clendenin, Laura Christy of Charleston; brother, Ray; half brother, Simon Taylor of Ohio; sisters, Ilene, Pauline and Justine; 14 grandchildren; 15 graet-grandchildren. Burial will be in Sams Cemetery, Procious. on June 15, 1992.1

Family

Indianna "Inda" "Anna" Samples b. March 6, 1916, d. December 20, 2009
Marriage*He married Indianna "Inda" "Anna" Samples, daughter of George David Samples and Anne Laura "Annie" Samples, on October 10, 1960 at Clendenin, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.1,2,6 

Citations

  1. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Harold D. Moore obituary in the Jun 15, 1992 edition.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Moore-Ramsey marriage record.
  3. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S6984] Sam Samples Cemetery, Clay Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  6. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Indianna Moore obituary in the Dec 23, 2009 edition.

Ardillion "Dillon" Falls1,2,3

M, b. April 10, 1911, d. October 3, 1952
     Ardillion "Dillon" Falls was buried at A. J. Samples Cemetery, Procious, Clay Co., West Virginia.3 He was born on April 10, 1911 at Spencer, Roane Co., West Virginia.2,3,4 He married Indianna "Inda" "Anna" Samples, daughter of George David Samples and Anne Laura "Annie" Samples, on April 30, 1949 at Ivydale, Clay Co., West Virginia.2 Ardillion "Dillon" Falls died on October 3, 1952 at Procious, Clay Co., West Virginia, at age 41; Died from an auto accident.3

Family

Indianna "Inda" "Anna" Samples b. March 6, 1916, d. December 20, 2009
Marriage*He married Indianna "Inda" "Anna" Samples, daughter of George David Samples and Anne Laura "Annie" Samples, on April 30, 1949 at Ivydale, Clay Co., West Virginia.2 

Citations

  1. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Falls-Starcher marriage record.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Dillon Falls death certificate.
  4. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.

Larry Ray Starcher1,2,3

M, b. January 24, 1948, d. March 11, 2016
FatherIra Otis Starcher2,3 b. September 23, 1919, d. February 15, 1949
MotherIndianna "Inda" "Anna" Samples1,2,3 b. March 6, 1916, d. December 20, 2009
     Larry Ray Starcher was born on January 24, 1948 at Clendenin, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.3,4 He married Susan Lee Lawrence on October 2, 1979 at Alleghany Co., Virginia.3 Larry Ray Starcher died on March 11, 2016 at Elyria, Lorain Co., Ohio, at age 68.4

Family

Susan Lee Lawrence
Marriage*He married Susan Lee Lawrence on October 2, 1979 at Alleghany Co., Virginia.3 
Children
  • Kelley Starcher5
  • Jessica Rae Starcher6

Citations

  1. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Harold D. Moore obituary in the Jun 15, 1992 edition.
  2. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Indianna Moore obituary in the Dec 23, 2009 edition.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S857] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-2018.
  5. [S5608] Unknown compiler, U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-2018.
  6. [S3463] Ohio Vital Records Office, Ohio, Birth Index, 1908-1998.