Mabel Victoria Willis1,2,3,4

F, b. April 21, 1898
FatherEncebious Finkles/Fulkes "Earl" Willis1,2,4 b. September 2, 1860, d. February 6, 1918
MotherCora Ellen Terry1,2,4 b. December, 1879, d. January 5, 1956
     Mabel Victoria Willis was born on April 21, 1898 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,5,4 As of January 25, 1917,her married name was Wallace.5 She married Fields Hoyt Wallace on January 25, 1917 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.5 Mabel Victoria Willis and Fields Hoyt Wallace were divorced in August, 1929 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.6

Census Records

1900Dwelling 299, District 120, Town, Raleigh Co., West Virginia1
1910Dwelling 351, District 177, Court House, Raleigh Co., West Virginia2

Family

Fields Hoyt Wallace b. April 10, 1896, d. January 7, 1975
Marriage*Mabel Victoria Willis married Fields Hoyt Wallace on January 25, 1917 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.5 
Divorce* Mabel Victoria Willis and Fields Hoyt Wallace were divorced in August, 1929 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  5. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Wallace-Willis marriage record.
  6. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the divorce listings in the Aug 27, 1929 edition.
  7. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  8. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  9. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Hargis-Wallace marriage record.
  10. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Wallace-Seymour marriage record.
  11. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the William F. Wallace obituary.
  12. [S5940] Salt Lake City, UT FamilySearch, Ohio, County Marriages, 1774-1993.

Virginia Gladys Willis1,2

F, b. February 17, 1901, d. October 11, 1965
FatherEncebious Finkles/Fulkes "Earl" Willis1,3,2 b. September 2, 1860, d. February 6, 1918
MotherCora Ellen Terry1,4,3,2 b. December, 1879, d. January 5, 1956
     Virginia Gladys Willis was buried at Montgomery Memorial Park, Route 60, London, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.2,5 She was born on February 17, 1901 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.3,2 As of April 5, 1920,her married name was Lilly.6 She married James Edmond/Edmund Lilly on April 5, 1920 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.6,5 Virginia Gladys Willis died on October 11, 1965 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 64.2,5 She Mrs. Virginia Lilly, 64, of 114 Reynolds Ave., Belle, died yesterday in Charleston General Hospital after a long illness. Her death occurred five days after that of her husband, Edmund. Surviving: son, James of Aurora, Ohio; daughters, Mrs. Helen Oliver and Mrs. Dorothy Mather of Columbus, Ohio; sisters, Mrs. Violet Francis of Portsmouth, Ohio, Mrs. Rose Hanson of Shelbyville, Ind; brothers Foster and Harry Willis of Detroit. Burial will be in Montgomery Memorial Park. on October 12, 1965.5

Census Records

1910Dwelling 351, District 177, Court House, Raleigh Co., West Virginia1
1920Dwelling 212, District 163, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia4
1930Dwelling 20, District 39, Portsmouth, Scioto Co., Ohio7
1940Dwelling 100, District 20-42, Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia8

Family

James Edmond/Edmund Lilly b. June 5, 1900, d. October 6, 1965
Marriage*Virginia Gladys Willis married James Edmond/Edmund Lilly on April 5, 1920 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.6,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Virginia Gladys Lilly death certificate.
  3. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Virginia Lilly obituary in the Oct 12, 1965 edition.
  6. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Lilly-Willis marriage record.
  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. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  10. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  11. [S5940] Salt Lake City, UT FamilySearch, Ohio, County Marriages, 1774-1993.

Edward Preston Willis1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. October 9, 1903, d. September 5, 1937
FatherEncebious Finkles/Fulkes "Earl" Willis8,2,4,5 b. September 2, 1860, d. February 6, 1918
MotherCora Ellen Terry8,2,4,5 b. December, 1879, d. January 5, 1956
     Edward Preston Willis was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.2,3,5 He was born on October 9, 1903 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.2,5 He married Crystal Dora Manning on July 26, 1924 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.2,4 Edward Preston Willis died on September 5, 1937 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 33.2,5 He Funeral services for Edward P. Willis, 34-year-old Beckley plumber who was killed in an automobile accident at Hurricane Saturday night, will be conducted Tuesday. The body will be placed in a mausoleum at Sunset Memorial park after the services. Mr. Willis was fatally injured when his automobile sideswiped an automobile freighter on a bridge one mile from Hurricane. The accident occurred at 9:30 Saturday night and his death came about three hours later. Relatives said last night that his three-year-old son, Donald, would have been killed had Mr. Willis not shoved him from his lap when he saw an accident was inevitable. Donald, like other members of the family, suffered only minor injuries. All were treated at a Charleston hospital shortly after the mishap. Mr. and Mrs. Willis and their four children left Beckley at 5 p.m. Saturday for Portsmouth, O., where they planned to visit his mother and other relatives. Upon arriving in Charleston they stopped for a short visit with Mrs. Willis’ sister, Mrs. J. E. Lilly. They left Charleston at about eight o’clock. Mr. Willis’ death was caused by a fracture of the skull. He suffered also a fractured left arm. Born in Beckley on October 9, 1903, he was the son of E. E. Willis and Mrs. Cora Terry Willis. He was a member of the Elks and Moose lodges. Surviving him are his widow, Mrs. Cora Mary Willis, Beckley; four children, Marion Willis, 11; Bessie Mae Willis, 9; Virginia Dare Willis; and Donald Willis, 3; his mother, Mrs. Cora Terry Willis, Portsmouth, O; three brothers H. H. Willis, and Earl Willis, both of Portsmouth; and William Willis, Charleston; and three sisters, Mrs. J. E. Lilly, Charleston, Mrs. Lee A. Polley, Charleston; and Mrs. D. Vestal, Portsmouth. on September 6, 1937.5

Census Records

1910Dwelling 351, District 177, Court House, Raleigh Co., West Virginia8
1920Dwelling 212, District 163, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia1
1930Dwelling 420, District 17, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia9

Occupation

1930Gas plumber9

Family

Crystal Dora Manning b. 1907, d. 1980
Marriage*Edward Preston Willis married Crystal Dora Manning on July 26, 1924 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.2,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the E. P. Willis death certificate.
  3. [S2590] Sunset Memorial Park, Raleigh Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=wallace&GSfn=victoria&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=52&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=69824791&CRid=80051&df=all&
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Willis-Manning marriage record.
  5. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Edward P. Willis obituary in the Sep 6, 1937 edition.
  6. [S5940] Salt Lake City, UT FamilySearch, Ohio, County Marriages, 1774-1993.
  7. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Willis-Huber marriage record.
  8. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Thornton-Willis marriage record.
  11. [S14792] Karlo-Libby Funeral Home, online www.karlofh.com, From the Betty Mae Edmunds obituary.
  12. [S14794] Bopp Chapel, online www.boppchapel.com, From the Donald Edward Willis obituary.
  13. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Edminds-Willis marriage record.
  14. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Lessie Mae Willis1,2

F, b. circa 1906
FatherEncebious Finkles/Fulkes "Earl" Willis1 b. September 2, 1860, d. February 6, 1918
MotherCora Ellen Terry1,3 b. December, 1879, d. January 5, 1956
     Lessie Mae Willis was born circa 1906 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,2 As of August 16, 1922,her married name was Smith.2 She married Robert Elmer Smith on August 16, 1922 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.2

Census Records

1910Dwelling 351, District 177, Court House, Raleigh Co., West Virginia1
1920Dwelling 212, District 163, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia3

Family

Robert Elmer Smith b. circa 1901
Marriage*Lessie Mae Willis married Robert Elmer Smith on August 16, 1922 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.2 

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Smith-Willis marriage record.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.

Harry Herman Willis1,2,3,4,5

M, b. April 30, 1908, d. June 27, 1966
FatherEncebious Finkles/Fulkes "Earl" Willis1,6,7,8 b. September 2, 1860, d. February 6, 1918
MotherCora Ellen Terry1,9,6,7,8 b. December, 1879, d. January 5, 1956
     Harry Herman Willis was buried at Ashland Cemetery, 1958 Belmont Street, Ashland, Boyd Co., Kentucky.4,10 He was born on April 30, 1908 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.3,8,4 He married Elizabeth Margaret Payne on March 27, 1929 at Greenup, Greenup Co., Kentucky.5 Harry Herman Willis and Elizabeth Margaret Payne were divorced on September 6, 1963 at Scioto Co., Ohio.11 Harry Herman Willis died on June 27, 1966 at Dayton, Montgomery Co., Ohio, at age 58.12,4,5

Census Records

1910Dwelling 351, District 177, Court House, Raleigh Co., West Virginia1
1920Dwelling 212, District 163, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia9
1930Dwelling 6, District 42, Portsmouth, Scioto Co., Ohio2
1940Dwelling 356, District 73-7, Harrison, Scioto Co., Ohio13

Occupation

1930Printing shop composer2
1940Printer13

Family

Elizabeth Margaret Payne b. March 27, 1912, d. July 7, 2008
Marriage*Harry Herman Willis married Elizabeth Margaret Payne on March 27, 1929 at Greenup, Greenup Co., Kentucky.5 
Divorce* Harry Herman Willis and Elizabeth Margaret Payne were divorced on September 6, 1963 at Scioto Co., Ohio.11 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  4. [S3565] The National Archives and Records Administration, U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963.
  5. [S2022] Portsmouth Daily Times, From the Elizabeth Margaret Willis obituary in the Jul 9, 2008 edition.
  6. [S2022] Portsmouth Daily Times, From the Cora Willis obituary in the Jan 6, 1956 edition.
  7. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Edward P. Willis obituary in the Sep 6, 1937 edition.
  8. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  9. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S4949] Ashland Cemetery, Boyd Co., KY, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  11. [S2070] Office of Vital Statistics Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Divorce Index, 1962-1963, 1967-1971, 1973-2007.
  12. [S857] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-2018.
  13. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S2022] Portsmouth Daily Times, From the Edward Payne Willis obituary in the Nov 20, 2012 edition.
  15. [S14797] Wallace Funeral Homes, online wallace-funeralhomes.com, From the Harry Herman Willis obituary.
  16. [S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.
  17. [S14586] Unknown compiler, Franklin County, Indiana, U.S., Marriage Records, 1821-1997.

Violet Margaret Willis1,2,3,4

F, b. May 24, 1913, d. May 22, 1997
FatherEncebious Finkles/Fulkes "Earl" Willis1,2,5,4 b. September 2, 1860, d. February 6, 1918
MotherCora Ellen Terry1,2,5,4 b. December, 1879, d. January 5, 1956
     Her Social Security Number was 297-24-0879.6 Her married name was Vestal.7 Violet Margaret Willis was buried at Scioto Burial Park, 4757 McDermott Pond Creek Road West, McDermott, Scioto Co., Ohio.8 She married Thomas Doak Vestal.7 Violet Margaret Willis and Thomas Doak Vestal were divorced.3 Violet Margaret Willis was born on May 24, 1913 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.3,6,4 As of June 4, 1951,her married name was Francis.9 She married Arthur Raymond Francis on June 4, 1951 at Scioto Co., Ohio.3,9 Violet Margaret Willis died on May 22, 1997 at Scioto Co., Ohio, at age 83.6,3,4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 212, District 163, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia2
1930Dwelling 20, District 39, Portsmouth, Scioto Co., Ohio1
1940Dwelling 263, District 73-46, Portsmouth, Scioto Co., Ohio7

Family 1

Thomas Doak Vestal b. July 22, 1893, d. November 22, 1960
Divorce*Violet Margaret Willis and Thomas Doak Vestal were divorced.3 
Marriage* Violet Margaret Willis married Thomas Doak Vestal.7 
Children

Family 2

Arthur Raymond Francis b. August 7, 1905, d. April 12, 1994
Marriage*Violet Margaret Willis married Arthur Raymond Francis on June 4, 1951 at Scioto Co., Ohio.3,9 

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  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. [S2022] Portsmouth Daily Times, From the Cora Willis obituary in the Jan 6, 1956 edition.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S14795] Scioto Burial Park, Scioto Co., OH, online www.findagrave.com.
  9. [S5940] Salt Lake City, UT FamilySearch, Ohio, County Marriages, 1774-1993.
  10. [S2022] Portsmouth Daily Times, From the Orville Glenn Vestel obituary in the Apr 29, 1940 edition.
  11. [S1935] Plain Dealer, The, From the Donald F. Willis, Sr. obituary in the Jan 13, 1993 edition.
  12. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Earl Robert Willis1,2,3,4

M, b. March 8, 1916, d. February 23, 1988
FatherEncebious Finkles/Fulkes "Earl" Willis1,2,5,3,6 b. September 2, 1860, d. February 6, 1918
MotherCora Ellen Terry1,2,5,3,6 b. December, 1879, d. January 5, 1956
     His Social Security Number was 302-03-4974.3 Earl Robert Willis was born on March 8, 1916 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.3,4 He died on February 23, 1988 at Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan, at age 71.3,4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 212, District 163, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia2
1930Dwelling 20, District 39, Portsmouth, Scioto Co., Ohio1

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S918] Michigan Department of Vital and Health Records, Michigan Death Index, 1971-1996.
  5. [S2022] Portsmouth Daily Times, From the Cora Willis obituary in the Jan 6, 1956 edition.
  6. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Edward P. Willis obituary in the Sep 6, 1937 edition.

Foster Junior Willis1,2,3,4

M, b. June 5, 1918, d. December 21, 1992
FatherEncebious Finkles/Fulkes "Earl" Willis1,2,5 b. September 2, 1860, d. February 6, 1918
MotherCora Ellen Terry1,2,6,5 b. December, 1879, d. January 5, 1956
     His Social Security Number was 272-16-7966.7 Foster Junior Willis was buried at Sunset Memorial Gardens, Franklin Furnace, Scioto Co., Ohio.8 He married Magdalene Mary Vendura.9 Foster Junior Willis was born on June 5, 1918 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.3,7,4 He died on December 21, 1992 at Portsmouth, Scioto Co., Ohio, at age 74.7,3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 212, District 163, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia2
1930Dwelling 20, District 39, Portsmouth, Scioto Co., Ohio1
1940Dwelling 263, District 73-46, Portsmouth, Scioto Co., Ohio6

Family

Magdalene Mary Vendura b. October 11, 1920, d. February 24, 1990
Marriage*Foster Junior Willis married Magdalene Mary Vendura.9 
Children

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S857] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-2018.
  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. [S2022] Portsmouth Daily Times, From the Cora Willis obituary in the Jan 6, 1956 edition.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S8121] Sunset Memorial Gardens, Scioto Co., OH, online www.findagrave.com.
  9. [S14803] Melcher Funeral Home, online www.melcherfuneralhome.com, From the Edward Willis obituary.
  10. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

James Edmond/Edmund Lilly1,2

M, b. June 5, 1900, d. October 6, 1965
     James Edmond/Edmund Lilly was buried at Montgomery Memorial Park, Route 60, London, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.2 His Social Security Number was 235-01-0909.2 He was born on June 5, 1900 at Lilly Vale, Oklahoma.2,3 He married Virginia Gladys Willis, daughter of Encebious Finkles/Fulkes "Earl" Willis and Cora Ellen Terry, on April 5, 1920 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,4 James Edmond/Edmund Lilly died on October 6, 1965 at Belle, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 65.2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 100, District 20-42, Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia5

Occupation

1940Welder5

Family

Virginia Gladys Willis b. February 17, 1901, d. October 11, 1965
Marriage*James Edmond/Edmund Lilly married Virginia Gladys Willis, daughter of Encebious Finkles/Fulkes "Earl" Willis and Cora Ellen Terry, on April 5, 1920 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Lilly-Willis marriage record.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Joseph Edmund Lilly death 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. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Virginia Lilly obituary in the Oct 12, 1965 edition.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S998] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Birth Index, 1800-2000.
  8. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  9. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  10. [S5940] Salt Lake City, UT FamilySearch, Ohio, County Marriages, 1774-1993.

James Edward Lilly1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. March 5, 1921, d. July 8, 1986
FatherJames Edmond/Edmund Lilly1,3,7,8,9 b. June 5, 1900, d. October 6, 1965
MotherVirginia Gladys Willis1,7,8,9 b. February 17, 1901, d. October 11, 1965
     James Edward Lilly was buried at Highland Burial Park, Danville, Virginia.7,4 His Social Security Number was 234-24-0131.10 He was born on March 5, 1921 at Mebane, Alamance Co., North Carolina; His WWII Draft Registration card has a birth date of Mar 9, 1921.2,3,7,10,4 He married Anna Christine Hunter on July 21, 1945 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.7,5,6 James Edward Lilly died on July 8, 1986 at Danville, Virginia, at age 65.7,4

Census Records

1930Dwelling 20, District 39, Portsmouth, Scioto Co., Ohio1
1940Dwelling 100, District 20-42, Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia8

Family

Anna Christine Hunter b. June 28, 1922, d. March 6, 2009
Marriage*James Edward Lilly married Anna Christine Hunter on July 21, 1945 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.7,5,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  3. [S998] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Birth Index, 1800-2000.
  4. [S5175] Highland Burial Park, Danville, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  5. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Lilly-Hunter marriage record.
  6. [S1738] Danville Register & Bee, From the Anna Christine Lilly obituary in the Mar 8, 2009 edition.
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Virginia Lilly obituary in the Oct 12, 1965 edition.
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  11. [S1738] Danville Register & Bee, From the Michael Edward Lilly obituary in the Feb 23, 1981 edition.
  12. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  13. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Helen Marguerite Lilly1,2

F, b. April 22, 1923, d. March 25, 1995
FatherJames Edmond/Edmund Lilly1,2,3,4 b. June 5, 1900, d. October 6, 1965
MotherVirginia Gladys Willis1,2,3,4 b. February 17, 1901, d. October 11, 1965
     Her Social Security Number was 235-28-2168.2 Her married name was McQueen.2 Her married name was Oliver.2 Helen Marguerite Lilly and Unknown McQueen were divorced.5 Helen Marguerite Lilly married Unknown Oliver.2,4 Helen Marguerite Lilly married Unknown McQueen.2 Helen Marguerite Lilly was born on April 22, 1923 at Kansas City, Kansas.2,5 She died on March 25, 1995 at Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio, at age 71.2,5

Census Records

1930Dwelling 20, District 39, Portsmouth, Scioto Co., Ohio1
1940Dwelling 100, District 20-42, Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia3

Family 1

Unknown McQueen
Divorce*Helen Marguerite Lilly and Unknown McQueen were divorced.5 
Marriage* Helen Marguerite Lilly married Unknown McQueen.2 

Family 2

Unknown Oliver
Marriage*Helen Marguerite Lilly married Unknown Oliver.2,4 

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Virginia Lilly obituary in the Oct 12, 1965 edition.
  5. [S857] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-2018.

Dorothy Marie Lilly1,2,3

F, b. November 25, 1924, d. May 30, 2003
FatherJames Edmond/Edmund Lilly1,2,3,4,5 b. June 5, 1900, d. October 6, 1965
MotherVirginia Gladys Willis1,2,3,4,5 b. February 17, 1901, d. October 11, 1965
     Her Social Security Number was 234-34-5718.2 Dorothy Marie Lilly was buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, 5600 E. Broad St., Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio.6 She and George William Starkey Sr. were divorced.3 Dorothy Marie Lilly was born on November 25, 1924 at Portsmouth, Scioto Co., Ohio.2,3 As of July 31, 1942,her married name was Starkey.3 She married George William Starkey Sr. on July 31, 1942 at Lawrence Co., Ohio.3 As of October 12, 1947,her married name was Mather.3 Dorothy Marie Lilly married John Harold Mather on October 12, 1947 at Vinton Co., Ohio.7,3 Dorothy Marie Lilly died on May 30, 2003 at Okeechobee, Okeechobee Co., Florida, at age 78.2,7 She Dorothy M. Mather, of Okeechobee, Fla., passed away May 30, 2003. She was 78 years young. She was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother and will be greatly missed. She is survived by her husband, John H. Mather of Okeechobee, Fla; daughter, Joyce L. Starky of Columbus, Oh; son, George Mather of Columbus, Oh; son and daughter-in-law, Harold and Paula Mather of Valrico, Fla; daughter and son-in-law, Jim and Virginia Casto of Canal Winchester, Oh; daughter, Linda C. Mather of Fort Lauderdale, Fla. She had 8 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. on June 11, 2003.7

Census Records

1930Dwelling 20, District 39, Portsmouth, Scioto Co., Ohio1
1940Dwelling 100, District 20-42, Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia4

Family 1

George William Starkey Sr. b. August 21, 1925, d. May 28, 1973
Divorce*Dorothy Marie Lilly and George William Starkey Sr. were divorced.3 
Marriage* Dorothy Marie Lilly married George William Starkey Sr. on July 31, 1942 at Lawrence Co., Ohio.3 
Child
  • Joyce L. Starkey7

Family 2

John Harold Mather b. December 16, 1924, d. October 15, 2006
Marriage*Dorothy Marie Lilly married John Harold Mather on October 12, 1947 at Vinton Co., Ohio.7,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S5940] Salt Lake City, UT FamilySearch, Ohio, County Marriages, 1774-1993.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Virginia Lilly obituary in the Oct 12, 1965 edition.
  6. [S7664] Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, Franklin Co., OH, online www.findagrave.com/.
  7. [S1420] Columbus Dispatch, The, From the Dorothy M. Mather obituary in the Jun 11, 2003 edition.

Goldie Marie Willis1,2,3

F, b. January 1, 1911
FatherEncebious Finkles/Fulkes "Earl" Willis1,3 b. September 2, 1860, d. February 6, 1918
MotherCora Ellen Terry1,3 b. December, 1879, d. January 5, 1956
     Goldie Marie Willis was born on January 1, 1911 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.3 As of circa 1926,her married name was Pauley.4 She married Lee H. Pauley circa 1926.4,5 Goldie Marie Willis Mrs. Goldie Marie Pauley, 30, of near Lucasville, charged with first degree murder of her husband, Lee Pauley, will be taken this week to the slate hospital for criminal insane at Lima for observation. Common Pleas Judge B. F. Kimble Monday afternoon ordered Mrs. Pauley committed to the hospital on motion of Prosecutor Marvin A. Kelly. Defense Counsel Chester P. Filch pleaded that Mrs. Pauley was not guilty by reason of insanity at the time of the murder. Mr. Fitch and Co-Counsel George D. Nye of Waverly asked the court to appoint two psychiatrists to examine Mrs. Pauley for the purpose of offering expert testimony on the temporary insanity plea. Prosecutor Kelly said that the state does not believe Mrs. Pauley was insane at the time of the murder but since the defendant offered insanity as a defense the slate must prepare to meet the plea. He suggested that the state hospital would be the best place 1o determine her mental condition. It the hospital stall finds she is insane she will be kept at the hospital until her reason is restored. It she is found sane she will be returned here for trial at expiration of the observation period. The defense dues not claim insanity now and contends Mrs. Pauley possesses her full faculties lost her reason temporarily on the night of the murder. She confessed that she shot her husband in the back as he lay in bed because he abused and threatened her and their children. Judge Kimble appointed Mr. Fitch to defend Mrs. Pauley. The appointment entry recited that Mrs. Pauley was without counsel or funds to employ counsel. Relatives appealed to Mr. Fitch to defend her. Attorney Nye and Francis Paulson of Cleveland said they were engaged by friends to assist Mr. Fitch. on March 25, 1941.5

Census Records

1920Dwelling 212, District 163, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia1
1930Dwelling 45, District 13, Morgan, Scioto Co., Ohio4
1940Dwelling 35, District 73-8, Jefferson, Scioto Co., Ohio6

Family

Lee H. Pauley b. December 2, 1899, d. January 21, 1941
Marriage*Goldie Marie Willis married Lee H. Pauley circa 1926.4,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S462] Terry/ Walker Family Connections, online http://tribalpages.com/tribes/joysplace
  3. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S2022] Portsmouth Daily Times, From the Mar 25, 1941 edition.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Elizabeth Margaret Payne1,2

F, b. March 27, 1912, d. July 7, 2008
     Elizabeth Margaret Payne was buried at Ashland Cemetery, 1958 Belmont Street, Ashland, Boyd Co., Kentucky.1,2 Her Social Security Number was 302-16-0121.3 She was born on March 27, 1912 at Kenova, Wayne Co., West Virginia.1,3,2 As of March 27, 1929,her married name was Willis.2 She married Harry Herman Willis, son of Encebious Finkles/Fulkes "Earl" Willis and Cora Ellen Terry, on March 27, 1929 at Greenup, Greenup Co., Kentucky.2 Elizabeth Margaret Payne and Harry Herman Willis were divorced on September 6, 1963 at Scioto Co., Ohio.4 Elizabeth Margaret Payne died on July 7, 2008 at Portsmouth, Scioto Co., Ohio, at age 96.3,2 She Elizabeth Margaret Willis, 96, of Portsmouth, passed away Monday, July 7, 2008, at Southern Ohio Medical Center. She was born March 27, 1912, in Kenova, W.Va., to the late McCullough Anthony and Ida Belle Johnson Payne. Elizabeth was retired as an LPN from the former Mercy Hospital and she had been a private duty nurse. She was a graduate of the St. Mary's Hospital LPN School in Huntington, W.Va. Elizabeth was a member of Calvary Baptist Church, where she was a former Sunday school teacher. She was also a past president of the Wilson School PTA and former member of Daughters of America. Her husband, Harry H. Willis, whom she married June 27, 1929, in Greenup, Ky., preceded Elizabeth in death June 27, 1966. Surviving are two sons, Harry Herman (Carol) Willis of Pleasant Hill, Mo., and Edward Payne Willis of West Portsmouth; a daughter, Patricia Ann Hilliard of Savannah, Ga; 12 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren; eight great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Also preceding her in death were a brother, Herman Edgar Payne; two sisters, Mary Lea Jenkins and Lillian Cleo Ritten-house; and a great-grandson, Aiden Bryce Venier. Interment in Ashland City Cemetery. on July 9, 2008.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 6, District 42, Portsmouth, Scioto Co., Ohio5
1940Dwelling 356, District 73-7, Harrison, Scioto Co., Ohio6

Family

Harry Herman Willis b. April 30, 1908, d. June 27, 1966
Marriage*Elizabeth Margaret Payne married Harry Herman Willis, son of Encebious Finkles/Fulkes "Earl" Willis and Cora Ellen Terry, on March 27, 1929 at Greenup, Greenup Co., Kentucky.2 
Divorce* Elizabeth Margaret Payne and Harry Herman Willis were divorced on September 6, 1963 at Scioto Co., Ohio.4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S4949] Ashland Cemetery, Boyd Co., KY, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  2. [S2022] Portsmouth Daily Times, From the Elizabeth Margaret Willis obituary in the Jul 9, 2008 edition.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S2070] Office of Vital Statistics Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Divorce Index, 1962-1963, 1967-1971, 1973-2007.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S2022] Portsmouth Daily Times, From the Edward Payne Willis obituary in the Nov 20, 2012 edition.
  8. [S14797] Wallace Funeral Homes, online wallace-funeralhomes.com, From the Harry Herman Willis obituary.
  9. [S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.
  10. [S14586] Unknown compiler, Franklin County, Indiana, U.S., Marriage Records, 1821-1997.

Addie Cox1

F, b. circa 1890
     Addie Cox was born circa 1890 at Virginia.2 As of January 4, 1908,her married name was Clyburn.1 She married Hugh Clyburn on January 4, 1908 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1

Family

Hugh Clyburn b. June 25, 1872, d. April 21, 1933
Marriage*Addie Cox married Hugh Clyburn on January 4, 1908 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1 

Citations

  1. [S1597] Ronald Ray Turner, Raleigh County West Virginia Marriages 1850-1911.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.

Thomas Anderson Gravely1

M, b. June 22, 1925, d. July 3, 1925
FatherThomas Harvey "Tom" Gravely1 b. January 25, 1878, d. February 8, 1947
MotherPearl Isola Marsh "Pearlie" Terry1 b. March 3, 1892, d. March 19, 1954
     Thomas Anderson Gravely was buried at Canaday Cemetery, Glen White, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.2 He was born on June 22, 1925 at West Virginia.1 He died on July 3, 1925 at Glen White, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Thomas Anderson Gravely death certificate.
  2. [S2907] Canaday Cemetery, Raleigh Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GScid=77941&GRid=49434035&CRid=77941&

Pearl Elsie Gravely1

F, b. December 15, 1924, d. December 25, 1927
FatherThomas Harvey "Tom" Gravely1 b. January 25, 1878, d. February 8, 1947
MotherPearl Isola Marsh "Pearlie" Terry1 b. March 3, 1892, d. March 19, 1954
     Pearl Elsie Gravely was born on December 15, 1924 at Eccles, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1 She died on December 25, 1927 at Eccles, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 3.1

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Pearl Elsie Gravely death certificate.

Artie Jack Gravely1,2,3,4,5

M, b. September 14, 1908, d. March 13, 1977
FatherThomas Harvey "Tom" Gravely1,2,3,4,6,7 b. January 25, 1878, d. February 8, 1947
MotherPearl Isola Marsh "Pearlie" Terry1,2,3,4,6,7 b. March 3, 1892, d. March 19, 1954
     His Social Security Number was 235-05-4888.8 Artie Jack Gravely was buried at Canaday Cemetery, Glen White, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.9 He was born on September 14, 1908 at Glen White, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.8,3,4,5 He married Mildred Fay Murray on October 4, 1930 at Mabscott, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.10,4 Artie Jack Gravely died on March 13, 1977 at Oak Grove, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 68.8,4 He Silas Paul Richmond, 20, of Oak Grove, waved to the grand jury today on a charge of murder during an 11 a.m. hearing before Magistrate Joe Rodriguez. Richmond was jailed by state police early Sunday. Richmond is charged with the fatal shooting of Artie Jack Gravely, 66, of Old Eccles Road. The shooting took place at 1 a.m. at Richmond's Oak Grove residence. Rodriguez said Richmond's bond, if any, was to be set this afternoon by Circuit Court Judge Kermit Locke. Police said Gravely was shot in the thigh with a .22 caliber rifle and subsequently bled to death while awaiting an ambulance. The shooting followed an argument and fistfight between Richmond and the victim's grandson, police said. Troopers C. R. Smithers and J. W. Reed are investigating. Gravely's body is at Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Home. Gravely was a retired coal miner and a member of the United Mine Workers of America. He was born Sept. 14, 1908 at Glen White, the son of the late Tom and Pearl Terry Gravely. He is survived by his wife, Mildred Murray Gravely, of Old Eccles Road, two daughters, Mrs. Betty Hubbard of Old Eccles Road and Miss Sandra K. Gravely, at home; six brothers, Bill and Eddie, of Old Eccles Road, Earl of Manassas, Va., Herbert and Bobby of Chicago, and James of Detroit; three sisters, Mrs. Della Akers of Eccles, Mrs. Lillie Jones of Crab Orchard, and Miss Laura Gravely of Urbana, Ill; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. on March 14, 1977.4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 479, District 169, Glen White, Raleigh Co., West Virginia1
1930Dwelling 361, District 22, Town, Raleigh Co., West Virginia2

Occupation

1930Coal mine brakeman2

Family

Mildred Fay Murray b. July 25, 1910, d. May, 1978
Marriage*Artie Jack Gravely married Mildred Fay Murray on October 4, 1930 at Mabscott, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.10,4 
Child

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Artie Jack Gravely birth certificate.
  4. [S2051] Raleigh Register, From the Artie Jack Gravely death article in the Mar 14, 1977 edition.
  5. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  6. [S2049] Beckley Raleigh Register, From the Thomas Harvey Gravely obituary in the Feb 9, 1947 edition.
  7. [S2049] Beckley Raleigh Register, From the Pearl Marsh Gravely obituary in the Mar 19, 1954 edition.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S2907] Canaday Cemetery, Raleigh Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GScid=77941&GRid=49434035&CRid=77941&
  10. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Gravely-Murray marriage certificate.
  11. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Smith-Gravely marriage certificate.

William Walter "Bill" Gravely1,2,3,4

M, b. October 11, 1909, d. September, 1979
FatherThomas Harvey "Tom" Gravely1,2,5,6,7 b. January 25, 1878, d. February 8, 1947
MotherPearl Isola Marsh "Pearlie" Terry1,2,5,6,7 b. March 3, 1892, d. March 19, 1954
     His Social Security Number was 236-10-8158.8 William Walter "Bill" Gravely was born on October 11, 1909 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.8,3,4 He married Mary Marie Elizabeth Moore on August 1, 1932 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.3 William Walter "Bill" Gravely died in September, 1979 at age 69.8

Census Records

1920Dwelling 479, District 169, Glen White, Raleigh Co., West Virginia1
1930Dwelling 361, District 22, Town, Raleigh Co., West Virginia2
1940Dwelling 651, District 41-38, Town, Raleigh Co., West Virginia9

Occupation

1930Coal mine loader2
1940Coal miner9

Family

Mary Marie Elizabeth Moore b. March 17, 1914, d. February 10, 1996
Marriage*William Walter "Bill" Gravely married Mary Marie Elizabeth Moore on August 1, 1932 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.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. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Gravely-Moore marriage record.
  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. [S2051] Raleigh Register, From the Artie Jack Gravely death article in the Mar 14, 1977 edition.
  6. [S2049] Beckley Raleigh Register, From the Thomas Harvey Gravely obituary in the Feb 9, 1947 edition.
  7. [S2049] Beckley Raleigh Register, From the Pearl Marsh Gravely obituary in the Mar 19, 1954 edition.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Gravely-Lehman marriage record.
  11. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Della Marie Gravely1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8

F, b. May 1, 1911, d. March 17, 2005
FatherThomas Harvey "Tom" Gravely1,2,9,10,4,11,7 b. January 25, 1878, d. February 8, 1947
MotherPearl Isola Marsh "Pearlie" Terry1,2,9,10,4,11,7 b. March 3, 1892, d. March 19, 1954
     Della Marie Gravely was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.11,12 Her Social Security Number was 236-32-2556.13 She was born on May 1, 1911 at Glen White, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.4,11,13 As of August 23, 1932,her married name was Kopetz.3 She married Henry Ernest Kopetz on August 23, 1932 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.3,6,8 As of April 29, 1944,her married name was Acord.7 Della Marie Gravely married Snowden L. Acord on April 29, 1944 at Blackstone, Nottoway Co., Virginia.10,11,5,7 Della Marie Gravely died on March 17, 2005 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 93.11,13 She On Thursday, March 17, 2005, after a long and full life, Della Marie Acord went to see her Lord and Savior. She was in her 93rd year. Born May 1, 1911, at Glen White, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Pearl Terry Gravley. Known affectionately as Granny by her family and friends, Della was a 70-year resident of Eccles. She was a homemaker, and a member of the Eccles Pentecostal Holiness Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Snowden Acord, in 1975; a son-in-law, Claude Stump, in 1998; and six brothers, Eddie, Earl, James, Herbert, Jack and Bill Gravley. Survivors include a daughter, Pauline Elizabeth Stump of MacArthur; four grandchildren, Claude Stump Jr. and his wife, Cathy, of Beckley, Steve Stump and his wife, Dana, of Cool Ridge, Ernie Stump and his companion, Kim, of Eccles and Anna Marie Hardbarger and her companion, Don Lilly, of MacArthur; four great-grandchildren, Timothy Gross and his wife, Andrea, Thomas Gross, Skye and Hallie Stump; a great-great-grandchild, Savannah Gross; a brother, George Gravley of Urbana, Ill; and two sisters, Lora Gravley of Champaign, Ill., and Dora Jones of Beckley. Burial will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Beckley. on March 21, 2005.11

Census Records

1920Dwelling 479, District 169, Glen White, Raleigh Co., West Virginia1
1930Dwelling 361, District 22, Town, Raleigh Co., West Virginia2
1940Dwelling 15, District 41-44, Trap Hill, Raleigh Co., West Virginia14

Family 1
Child

Family 2

Henry Ernest Kopetz b. January 1, 1895, d. June 3, 1938
Marriage*Della Marie Gravely married Henry Ernest Kopetz on August 23, 1932 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.3,6,8 

Family 3

Snowden L. Acord b. April 5, 1911, d. October 22, 1975
Marriage*Della Marie Gravely married Snowden L. Acord on April 29, 1944 at Blackstone, Nottoway Co., Virginia.10,11,5,7 

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 Kopetz-Gravely marriage record.
  4. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  5. [S2049] Beckley Raleigh Register, From the Snowden L. Acord obituary in the Oct 24, 1975 edition.
  6. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Henry Earnest Kopetz death certificate.
  7. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  8. [S798] Register Herald, From the Henry E. Kopetz obituary in the Jun 5, 1938 edition.
  9. [S2051] Raleigh Register, From the Artie Jack Gravely death article in the Mar 14, 1977 edition.
  10. [S2049] Beckley Raleigh Register, From the Thomas Harvey Gravely obituary in the Feb 9, 1947 edition.
  11. [S798] Register Herald, From the Della Marie Acord obituary in the Mar 21, 2005 edition.
  12. [S2424] Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Raleigh Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=collins&GSfn=billy&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=52&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=17767566&CRid=77796&df=all&
  13. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  14. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S798] Register Herald, From the Pauline Elizabeth Stump obituary in the Jan 23, 2016 edition.
  16. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Stump-Gravely marriage record.

Earl Edward Gravely1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. October 19, 1912, d. February 22, 1990
FatherThomas Harvey "Tom" Gravely7,8,9,10,4,11 b. January 25, 1878, d. February 8, 1947
MotherPearl Isola Marsh "Pearlie" Terry7,8,9,10,4,11 b. March 3, 1892, d. March 19, 1954
     Earl Edward Gravely was buried at Skyline Memorial Park, Monee, Will Co., Illinois.12 His Social Security Number was 234-10-7374.13 He was born on October 19, 1912 at Crab Orchard, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.3,13 He married Mary Barbara Nickalas on July 1, 1933 at East Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.2 Earl Edward Gravely and Mary Barbara Nickalas were divorced before August, 1946.11 Earl Edward Gravely married Flora Carte on August 14, 1946 at Lucas Co., Ohio.11 Earl Edward Gravely married Cora Lee Murray on December 18, 1946 at Pulaski, Pulaski Co., Virginia.4,14 Earl Edward Gravely married Betty Lou Lilly on January 1, 1977 at Manassas, Virginia.4,5 Earl Edward Gravely and Betty Lou Lilly were divorced on September 12, 1984 at Prince William Co., Virginia.5 Earl Edward Gravely died on February 22, 1990 at Cook Co., Illinois, at age 77.13,6

Census Records

1920Dwelling 479, District 169, Glen White, Raleigh Co., West Virginia7
1930Dwelling 361, District 22, Town, Raleigh Co., West Virginia8
1940Dwelling 459, District 41-39, Town, Raleigh Co., West Virginia1

Occupation

1940Truck driver1

Family 1

Mary Barbara Nickalas b. July 25, 1911, d. January 23, 1970
Marriage*Earl Edward Gravely married Mary Barbara Nickalas on July 1, 1933 at East Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.2 
Divorce* Earl Edward Gravely and Mary Barbara Nickalas were divorced before August, 1946.11 
Children

Family 2

Flora Carte b. October 3, 1920
Marriage*Earl Edward Gravely married Flora Carte on August 14, 1946 at Lucas Co., Ohio.11 
Child

Family 3

Cora Lee Murray b. June 17, 1914, d. June 25, 1976
Marriage*Earl Edward Gravely married Cora Lee Murray on December 18, 1946 at Pulaski, Pulaski Co., Virginia.4,14 
Child
  • Diane Gravely14

Family 4

Betty Lou Lilly b. May 6, 1928, d. July 22, 2007
Marriage*Earl Edward Gravely married Betty Lou Lilly on January 1, 1977 at Manassas, Virginia.4,5 
Divorce* Earl Edward Gravely and Betty Lou Lilly were divorced on September 12, 1984 at Prince William Co., Virginia.5 

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Gravely-Nicklas 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. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  5. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  6. [S1762] Cook County Clerk Genealogy Records, Cook County, Illinois Death Index, 1908-1988.
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S2049] Beckley Raleigh Register, From the Thomas Harvey Gravely obituary in the Feb 9, 1947 edition.
  10. [S2049] Beckley Raleigh Register, From the Pearl Marsh Gravely obituary in the Mar 19, 1954 edition.
  11. [S5940] Salt Lake City, UT FamilySearch, Ohio, County Marriages, 1774-1993.
  12. [S3257] Skyline Memorial Park, Will Co., IL, online http://www.findagrave.com
  13. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  14. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Cora Lee Gravely obituary in the Jun 26, 1976 edition.
  15. [S2051] Raleigh Register, From the Earl Edward Gravely, Jr. obituary in the May 4, 1959 edition.
  16. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Edward Preston "Eddie" Gravely1,2,3,4,5

M, b. July 26, 1914, d. December 25, 1994
FatherThomas Harvey "Tom" Gravely1,2,6,7,8,3 b. January 25, 1878, d. February 8, 1947
MotherPearl Isola Marsh "Pearlie" Terry1,2,6,7,8,3 b. March 3, 1892, d. March 19, 1954
     His Social Security Number was 234-10-7366.9 Edward Preston "Eddie" Gravely was born on July 26, 1914 at Glen White, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.3,9,4,5 He married Rose Ellen Snodderly on August 23, 1937 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.3 Edward Preston "Eddie" Gravely died on December 25, 1994 at Ash, Monroe Co., Michigan, at age 80.9,4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 479, District 169, Glen White, Raleigh Co., West Virginia1
1930Dwelling 361, District 22, Town, Raleigh Co., West Virginia2
1940Dwelling 458, District 41-39, Town, Raleigh Co., West Virginia10

Occupation

1940Truck driver10

Family

Rose Ellen Snodderly b. April 14, 1918, d. December 29, 1984
Marriage*Edward Preston "Eddie" Gravely married Rose Ellen Snodderly on August 23, 1937 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.3 
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 Gravely-Snodderly marriage record.
  4. [S918] Michigan Department of Vital and Health Records, Michigan Death Index, 1971-1996.
  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. [S2051] Raleigh Register, From the Artie Jack Gravely death article in the Mar 14, 1977 edition.
  7. [S2049] Beckley Raleigh Register, From the Thomas Harvey Gravely obituary in the Feb 9, 1947 edition.
  8. [S2049] Beckley Raleigh Register, From the Pearl Marsh Gravely obituary in the Mar 19, 1954 edition.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Herbert Wilson Gravely1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8

M, b. June 3, 1917, d. April 8, 1995
FatherThomas Harvey "Tom" Gravely1,2,9,10,11,7 b. January 25, 1878, d. February 8, 1947
MotherPearl Isola Marsh "Pearlie" Terry1,2,9,10,11,7 b. March 3, 1892, d. March 19, 1954
     Herbert Wilson Gravely was buried at Highland Memory Gardens, 3329 E. Semoran Blvd., Forest City, Seminole Co., Florida.4 His Social Security Number was 234-14-5802.12 He was born on June 3, 1917 at Glen White, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.3,4,12,5,8,13 He married Ruby Ellen Clemons on May 8, 1937 at Harper, Roane Co., West Virginia.3,14 Herbert Wilson Gravely died on April 8, 1995 at Orlando, Orange Co., Florida, at age 77.4,12,5,6,13 He Mr. Herbert W. Gravely, 77, Leisure Drive, Orlando, died Saturday, April 8. Mr. Gravely was a retired school custodian. Born in Glen White, W.Va., he moved to Central Florida in 1979. He was a member of the Little Country Church of Orlando, the American Legion and Loyal Order of the Moose. He was an Army veteran of World War II. Survivors: sons, Ernest R., Midway, Ga., James W., Dallas, Ga; daughter, Dreama S. Chastain, Orlando; sisters, Della Accord, Echols, W.Va., Lorie, Champaign, Ill., Lillie Jones, Beckley, W.Va; brothers, James, Taylor, Mich., George, Urbana, Ill; nine grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren. on April 11, 1995.6

Census Records

1920Dwelling 479, District 169, Glen White, Raleigh Co., West Virginia1
1930Dwelling 361, District 22, Town, Raleigh Co., West Virginia2
1940Dwelling 454, District 41-39, Town, Raleigh Co., West Virginia15

Occupation

1940Ice company deliveryman15

Family

Ruby Ellen Clemons b. February 2, 1920, d. December 15, 1991
Marriage*Herbert Wilson Gravely married Ruby Ellen Clemons on May 8, 1937 at Harper, Roane Co., West Virginia.3,14 
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 Gravely-Clemons marriage record.
  4. [S7313] Highland Memory Gardens, Seminole Co., FL, online www.findagrave.com/.
  5. [S417] Florida Health Department, Florida Death Index, 1877-1998.
  6. [S1799] Orlando Sentinel, From the Herbert W. Gravely obituary in the Apr 11, 1995 edition.
  7. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  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. [S2051] Raleigh Register, From the Artie Jack Gravely death article in the Mar 14, 1977 edition.
  10. [S2049] Beckley Raleigh Register, From the Thomas Harvey Gravely obituary in the Feb 9, 1947 edition.
  11. [S2049] Beckley Raleigh Register, From the Pearl Marsh Gravely obituary in the Mar 19, 1954 edition.
  12. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  13. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  14. [S1799] Orlando Sentinel, From the Ruby Gravely obituary in the Dec 17, 1991 edition.
  15. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  16. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Billie Ray Gravely obituary in the Sep 13, 1951 edition.
  17. [S14823] Park Forest South Star, From the Marvin Gravely obituary in the Feb 29, 1976 edition.
  18. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Herbert Wilson Gravely, Jr. death certificate.
  19. [S798] Register Herald, From the Herbert Wilson Gravely, Jr. obituary in the Jan 8, 1939 edition.

James Alvin Gravely1,2,3,4,5

M, b. June 8, 1919, d. April 24, 2001
FatherThomas Harvey "Tom" Gravely1,2,6,7,8,9,3 b. January 25, 1878, d. February 8, 1947
MotherPearl Isola Marsh "Pearlie" Terry1,2,6,7,8,9,3 b. March 3, 1892, d. March 19, 1954
     His Social Security Number was 233-24-2251.3 James Alvin Gravely was buried at Michigan Memorial Park, 32163 Huron River Drive, Flat Rock, Wayne Co., Michigan.5 He married Ruth Ellen Holmes.5 James Alvin Gravely was born on June 8, 1919 at Glen White, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.3,4,10 He died on April 24, 2001 at Dearborn, Wayne Co., Michigan, at age 81.3,10,5 He TAYLOR -- Funeral services were Saturday for Taylor resident James A. Gravely, who died of cancer Wednesday, April 24, 2001, at Oakwood Hospital in Dearborn. Mr. Gravely, who retired from General Motors Powertrain in Ypsilanti in 1980 after 31 years of service, was 81. One of 11 children, Mr. Gravely is survived by daughters Ruthann Biernot of Westland and Sandra Gravely of Taylor, plus three granddaughters and two great granddaughters. He also is surved by sisters Della Accord and Dora Jones of West Virginia, and Lora Gravely of Illinois and brother George Gravely of Illinois. Mr. Gravely helped build the Burma Road while in the U.S. Army during World War II, and taught his daughters to speak some Indo-Chinese. A native of West Virginia, Mr. Gravely came to Detroit in 1946 to work for GM. Until his cancer diagnosis four weeks ago, his family said, there was nothing that he couldn't do or at least try. He doted on daughters Ruthann and Sandy, encouraging them in all their pursuits. Mr. Gravely's wife of 50 years, Ruth, died six years ago. Burial was at Michigan Memorial Park in Flat Rock Saturday followed by services at Howe-Peterson Funeral home in Taylor. on April 30, 2001.11

Census Records

1920Dwelling 479, District 169, Glen White, Raleigh Co., West Virginia1
1930Dwelling 361, District 22, Town, Raleigh Co., West Virginia2
1940Dwelling 457, District 41-39, Town, Raleigh Co., West Virginia9

Occupation

1940Wholesale grocery laborer9

Family

Ruth Ellen Holmes b. September 16, 1923, d. February 17, 1995
Marriage*James Alvin Gravely married Ruth Ellen Holmes.5 
Children
  • Ruthann Gravely5
  • Sandra Gravely5

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. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  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. [S3819] Detroit News, The, From the James A. Gravely obituary in the Apr 30, 2001 edition.
  6. [S2051] Raleigh Register, From the Artie Jack Gravely death article in the Mar 14, 1977 edition.
  7. [S2049] Beckley Raleigh Register, From the Thomas Harvey Gravely obituary in the Feb 9, 1947 edition.
  8. [S2049] Beckley Raleigh Register, From the Pearl Marsh Gravely obituary in the Mar 19, 1954 edition.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  11. [S493] Chicago Tribune, From the James A. Gravely obituary in the Apr 30, 2001 edition.

Lora Bell Gravely1,2,3,4

F, b. May 2, 1920, d. May 25, 2008
FatherThomas Harvey "Tom" Gravely1,5,2,6,7,8,3 b. January 25, 1878, d. February 8, 1947
MotherPearl Isola Marsh "Pearlie" Terry1,5,2,6,7,8,3,9 b. March 3, 1892, d. March 19, 1954
     Her Social Security Number was 236-36-0978.10 Lora Bell Gravely was buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, 1803 N. Coler Avenue, Urbana, Champaign Co., Illinois.4 Her married name was Johnson.2 She was born on May 2, 1920 at Glen White, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.2,3,4,10 As of June 25, 1946,her married name was Carder.3 She married William Raymond Carder on June 25, 1946 at MacArthur, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.3 Lora Bell Gravely and William Raymond Carder were divorced before April, 1950.9 Lora Bell Gravely died on May 25, 2008 at Urbana, Champaign Co., Illinois, at age 88.2,4,10 She Lora Gravely, 88, of Ogden died Sunday (May 25, 2008) at Provena Covenant Medical Center, Urbana. Mrs. Gravely was born May 2, 1920, in Cabell, WV, a daughter of Thomas Harvey and Pearl Marsh Harvey Gravely. Survivors include three sons, John (Osiris) Johnson, Paul Carder and Dan Gravely; one daughter, Sandy (Robert) Martin; one brother, George Gravely; one sister, Dora Jones; eight grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by seven brothers and 6 sisters. on May 27, 2008.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 361, District 22, Town, Raleigh Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 457, District 41-39, Town, Raleigh Co., West Virginia8

Family 1
Children
  • Dan Gravely2
  • Sandy Unknown2

Family 2

William Raymond Carder b. April 2, 1920, d. January 8, 2010
Marriage*Lora Bell Gravely married William Raymond Carder on June 25, 1946 at MacArthur, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.3 
Divorce* Lora Bell Gravely and William Raymond Carder were divorced before April, 1950.9 
Children
  • John Alvin Carder2,9
  • Paul Preston J. Carder2,11,9

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1854] News-Gazette, The, From the Lora Gravely obituary in the May 27, 2008 edition.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Carder-Gravely marriage record.
  4. [S7311] Woodlawn Cemetery, Champaign Co., IL, online www.findagrave.com/.
  5. [S2051] Raleigh Register, From the Artie Jack Gravely death article in the Mar 14, 1977 edition.
  6. [S2049] Beckley Raleigh Register, From the Thomas Harvey Gravely obituary in the Feb 9, 1947 edition.
  7. [S2049] Beckley Raleigh Register, From the Pearl Marsh Gravely obituary in the Mar 19, 1954 edition.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  11. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.

Dora Mae "Lilly" Gravely1

F, b. May 9, 1923, d. January 30, 2018
FatherThomas Harvey "Tom" Gravely2,3,4,5,6,1,7 b. January 25, 1878, d. February 8, 1947
MotherPearl Isola Marsh "Pearlie" Terry2,3,4,5,6,1,7 b. March 3, 1892, d. March 19, 1954
     Dora Mae "Lilly" Gravely was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.7,8 She Dora Mae Jones, 94 years old of Beckley, WV, passed away on January 30, 2018 in Sioux City, Iowa. She was born in Glen White, WV, to Pearl and Thomas Gravely. She married Herbert C. Jones in August of 1939. To this union they had 4 children. She was a homemaker her entire life that enjoyed spending time with her family, cooking, attending church and gardening. She was preceded in death by her parents, siblings, by an infant daughter, Dora, and by sons, Billy and Jimmy. She is survived by her daughter, Mary Bedwell of Sioux City, Iowa; several grandchildren and great grandchildren also survive. Entombment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park Mausoleum in Beckley.7 She was born on May 9, 1923 at Glen White, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,7,9 As of August 21, 1939,her married name was Jones.1 She married Herbert Clinton Jones on August 21, 1939 at Bland Co., Virginia.1,10,11,7 Dora Mae "Lilly" Gravely died on January 30, 2018 at Sioux City, Woodbury Co., Iowa, at age 94.7

Census Records

1930Dwelling 361, District 22, Town, Raleigh Co., West Virginia2

Family

Herbert Clinton Jones b. October 10, 1919, d. June 6, 1986
Marriage*Dora Mae "Lilly" Gravely married Herbert Clinton Jones on August 21, 1939 at Bland Co., Virginia.1,10,11,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S2051] Raleigh Register, From the Artie Jack Gravely death article in the Mar 14, 1977 edition.
  4. [S2049] Beckley Raleigh Register, From the Thomas Harvey Gravely obituary in the Feb 9, 1947 edition.
  5. [S1854] News-Gazette, The, From the Lora Gravely obituary in the May 27, 2008 edition.
  6. [S1854] News-Gazette, The, From the George E. Gravely obituary in the Dec 24, 2016 edition.
  7. [S6552] Rose & Quesenberry Funeral Homes, online http://www.roseandquesenberry.net, From the Dora Mae Jones obituary.
  8. [S2590] Sunset Memorial Park, Raleigh Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=wallace&GSfn=victoria&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=52&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=69824791&CRid=80051&df=all&
  9. [S1235] Ancestry.com, U.S. Public Records Index, Volume 1.
  10. [S2049] Beckley Raleigh Register, From the Pearl Marsh Gravely obituary in the Mar 19, 1954 edition.
  11. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Herbert C. Jones obituary in the Jun 7, 1986 edition.
  12. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  13. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Jones-Orander marriage record.
  14. [S798] Register Herald, From the Billy Ray Jones, Sr. obituary in the Jul 31, 1993 edition.
  15. [S14825] Christy-Smith Funeral Homes, online www.christysmith.com, From the Mary Elizabeth Bedwell obituary.
  16. [S798] Register Herald, From the James Clinton Jones obituary in the Jul 29, 2008 edition.
  17. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Jones-McKinney marriage record.
  18. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Dora Mae Jones death certificate.

Frank Otis Israel1,2,3,4

M, b. July 4, 1901, d. May 18, 1971
     Frank Otis Israel was buried at Calfee Cemetery, Mount Tabor Road, Mount Tabor, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.5,3 His Social Security Number was 233-24-4082.6 He was born on July 4, 1901 at Dillon, Dillon Co., South Carolina.6,5,4 He married Myrtle Mae O'Neal, daughter of Levi Jasper O'Neal and Lillie Belle Plumley, on January 17, 1929 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.2 Frank Otis Israel died on May 18, 1971 at Crab Orchard, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 69.5 He Frank O. Israel, 69, of Crab Orchard, died at his residence at 3:15 p.m. Tuesday after a short illness. Burial will be held in the Calfee Cemetery at Mount Tabor. Born July 4, 1901 at Dillon, S.C., he was a resident of Raleigh County for the past 42 years, and was a retired pipe fitter. A member of the Crab Orchard Baptist Church, he is survived by his wife, Mrs. Myrtle Mae Israel; three sons, Francis (Bud), Chattanooga, Tenn., Donald, Crab Orchard, and Darrell Israel, Charleston; two daughters, Mrs. Fred (Edith) Worrells and Mrs. Jack (Esther) Akers, both of Crab Orchard. Pallbearers will be Gene Church, Tracy Riffe, Carl Craven, J. C. Worrells, Claude Akers, N. C. Knapp, Mason Lilly and Lewis Daugherty. on May 20, 1971.5

Census Records

1930Dwelling 215, District 25, Town, Raleigh Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 306, District 41-39, Town, Raleigh Co., West Virginia7

Occupation

1930Gas line laborer1
1940Plumber7

Family

Myrtle Mae O'Neal b. March 27, 1909, d. January 7, 1993
Marriage*Frank Otis Israel married Myrtle Mae O'Neal, daughter of Levi Jasper O'Neal and Lillie Belle Plumley, on January 17, 1929 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.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 Israel-O'Neal marriage record.
  3. [S4028] Calfee Cemetery, Raleigh Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  5. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Frank O. Israel obituary in the May 20, 1971 edition.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Myrtle Mae Israel obuituary in the Jan 9, 1993 edition.
  9. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Israel-Haynes marriage record.
  10. [S14709] Citizens' Voice, From the Donald Ray Israel obituary in the Sep 3, 1997 edition.
  11. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Worrells-Israel marriage record.
  12. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Akers-Israel marriage record.
  13. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Israel-Adams marriage record.
  14. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  15. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Israel-Daugherty marriage record.

Clifford Daniel O'Neal1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. September 10, 1918, d. March 16, 1969
FatherLevi Jasper O'Neal1,2,5,6 b. May 26, 1887, d. October 10, 1928
MotherLillie Belle Plumley1,2,5,6 b. May 19, 1889, d. July 19, 1965
     Clifford Daniel O'Neal was buried at Mount Tabor Cemetery, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.3,6,7 He was born on September 10, 1918 at Crab Orchard, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.2,3,4,6,7 He married Loretta Cook on March 27, 1945 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.2,5 Clifford Daniel O'Neal died on March 16, 1969 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 50.3,5,6,7 He Funeral services for Clifford O'Neal, 50, of Rt. 1, Oak Hill, will be conducted Tuesday. Burial will follow in the Tabor Cemetery. O'Neal died Sunday at 1:15 a.m. in a local hospital following a long illness. Born in Crab Orchard, Sept. 10, 1918, he was a son of the late Jasper and Lilly Belle Plumley O'Neal, and a veteran of World War II. Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Bertha Clyburn of Beckley, and Mrs. Myrtle of Crab Orchard, and one brother, Jasper W. of Moundsville. Friends may call at the funeral home after 5 p.m. today. Pallbearers will be Calvin Clyburn, Robert Lee Clyburn, Bobby Earl Cole, Donald Dartell Israel, Freddy Worrells, Walter Dillow, and Jack Akers. on March 17, 1969.6

Census Records

1930Dwelling 215, District 25, Town, Raleigh Co., West Virginia1
1950Dwelling 214, District 41-79, Crab Orchard, Raleigh Co., West Virginia8

Occupation

1950Coal miner8

Family

Loretta Cook b. July 5, 1928
Marriage*Clifford Daniel O'Neal married Loretta Cook on March 27, 1945 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.2,5 

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 O'Neal-Cook marriage record.
  3. [S3213] Mount Tabor Cemetery, Raleigh Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  5. [S2877] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Deaths Index, 1853-1973.
  6. [S2051] Raleigh Register, From the Clifford O'Neal obituary in the Mar 17, 1969 edition.
  7. [S3565] The National Archives and Records Administration, U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963.
  8. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.