Olive Brandt Thrash1,2,3

F, b. June 11, 1915, d. March 3, 1998
FatherJohn Edward Thrash1,2,4,5 b. February 13, 1895, d. October 20, 1957
MotherGeorgia Irene Sorrells1,2,4,5 b. February 8, 1896, d. March 9, 1948
     Olive Brandt Thrash was buried at Grandview Memorial Gardens, Clinton, Anderson Co., Tennessee.6,7 She was born on June 11, 1915 at Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina.3,8,6 As of January 2, 1941,her married name was Redmond.3 She married Harold Benjamin Redmond Sr. on January 2, 1941 at Cherokee Co., North Carolina.3,6 Olive Brandt Thrash died on March 3, 1998 at Oak Ridge, Anderson Co., Tennessee, at age 82.8,6 She Olive Thrash Redmond, 82, of Oak Ridge, died today, March 3, 1998, at her home. Mrs. Redmond was the mother of Irene Purser of Oak Ridge. She was born in Asheville, N.C., on June 11, 1915, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Milton Thrash. Mrs. Redmond was a member of the Knoxville Church of Religious Science. She was the widow of Harold B. Redmond Sr. In addition to her daughter, she is survived by a son, Bruce Lee Redmond of Albuquerque, N.M; a sister, Sara Miller of Charlotte, N.C; and five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Her parents and a sister and a brother, Georgia Thrash and John Thrash, all died earlier. A graveside service will be held at noon Wednesday, March 4, at Grandview Memorial Gardens in Clinton with the Rev. Jeffrey Proctor officiating. Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is handling arrangements. on March 3, 1998.6

Census Records

1920Dwelling 131, District 20, Ward 4, Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina1
1930Dwelling 74, District 17, Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina2
1940Dwelling 83, District 11-29B, Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina4

Family

Harold Benjamin Redmond Sr. b. April 27, 1915, d. December 27, 1995
Marriage*Olive Brandt Thrash married Harold Benjamin Redmond Sr. on January 2, 1941 at Cherokee Co., North Carolina.3,6 
Children
  • Georgia Irene Redmond6
  • Bruce Lee Redmond6

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. [S1669] Buncombe County Sorrells of Western North Carolina, online http://www.geocities.com/itsmollyb/buncombe_county.html
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S1657] Asheville Citizen-Times, From the John Milton Thrash obituary in the Mar 19, 1983 edition.
  6. [S1670] The Oak Ridger, From the Olive Thrash Redmond obituary in the Mar 3, 1998 edition.
  7. [S7802] Grandview Memorial Gardens, Anderson Co., TN, online www.findagrave.com/.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Georgia Gay Thrash1

F, b. November 24, 1916, d. October 9, 1986
FatherJohn Edward Thrash1,2,3 b. February 13, 1895, d. October 20, 1957
MotherGeorgia Irene Sorrells1,2,3 b. February 8, 1896, d. March 9, 1948
     Georgia Gay Thrash was buried at River Hills Community Church Cemetery, Clover, York Co., South Carolina.4 Her Social Security Number was 237-07-4788.5 She was born on November 24, 1916 at Buncombe Co., North Carolina.6,5 As of October 20, 1935,her married name was Davis.6 She married Samuel Spencer Davis on October 20, 1935 at Knoxville, Knox Co., Tennessee.6 As of March, 1945,her married name was Gregg.6 Georgia Gay Thrash married Norman Lavern Gregg in March, 1945 at New Jersey.6 As of circa 1972,her married name was Mayhew.6 Georgia Gay Thrash married Frank Mayhew circa 1972.6 Georgia Gay Thrash died on October 9, 1986 at Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., North Carolina, at age 69.7

Census Records

1920Dwelling 131, District 20, Ward 4, Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina1
1930Dwelling 74, District 17, Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina2
1940Dwelling 55, District 11-53A, Oakley, Buncombe Co., North Carolina8

Family 1

Samuel Spencer Davis b. October 5, 1914, d. May 30, 1941
Marriage*Georgia Gay Thrash married Samuel Spencer Davis on October 20, 1935 at Knoxville, Knox Co., Tennessee.6 
Child
  • Patricia Carolyn Davis8

Family 2

Norman Lavern Gregg b. December 21, 1918, d. December 15, 1964
Marriage*Georgia Gay Thrash married Norman Lavern Gregg in March, 1945 at New Jersey.6 
Child
  • Robert Ronald "Ron" Gregg9

Family 3

Frank Mayhew b. August 29, 1912, d. May 5, 1985
Marriage*Georgia Gay Thrash married Frank Mayhew circa 1972.6 

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. [S1657] Asheville Citizen-Times, From the John Milton Thrash obituary in the Mar 19, 1983 edition.
  4. [S6841] River Hills Community Church Cemetery, York Co., SC, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S1669] Buncombe County Sorrells of Western North Carolina, online http://www.geocities.com/itsmollyb/buncombe_county.html
  7. [S1028] North Carolina Archives and Records Section and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, North Carolina Death Indexes, 1908-2004.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S1657] Asheville Citizen-Times, From the Sara Thrash Miller obituary in the Oct 27, 2003 edition.

Sarah Elizabeth Thrash1,2,3

F, b. April 21, 1918, d. October 24, 2003
FatherJohn Edward Thrash1,2,3,4,5,6 b. February 13, 1895, d. October 20, 1957
MotherGeorgia Irene Sorrells1,2,4,5,6 b. February 8, 1896, d. March 9, 1948
     Sarah Elizabeth Thrash was buried at Lewis Memorial Park, 415 Beaverdam Road, Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina.4 She was born on April 21, 1918 at Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina.3,4 As of January 26, 1950,her married name was Miller.7 She married Joseph Lewis Miller on January 26, 1950 at Buncombe Co., North Carolina.7,4 Sarah Elizabeth Thrash died on October 24, 2003 at Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., North Carolina, at age 85.4 She Charlotte - Sara Thrash Miller, 85, of Charlotte, died on Friday, Oct. 24, 2003. A homemaker most of her life, she was born April 21, 1918 in Asheville, daughter of the late John E. Thrash and Georgia I. Sorrells Thrash. Mrs. Miller was married to the late Joe L. Miller for 35 years and was a loving mother to her son and grandchildren and will be greatly missed by her family and many friends. Sara was a member of Paw Creek Presbyterian Church. She leaves her son, J. Carl Miller and his wife, Louann H. Miller; three grandchildren she loved so well, Carl Jr., 11 years old and two eight year old twin girls, Lauren and Ashley; sister in law, Betty Thrash; a niece, Patty Pirkle and her husband, Art, and their children, Lynn and Alicia; a nephew, Ron Gregg and special friend, Nancy Taylor; a nephew, Ben Redmond and his wife, Helen, and a nephew, John Miller and his wife, Jeannette, and their daughter, Pam, along with several other nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday at Paw Creek Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Gary L. Bryant officiating. A graveside service will be held at 3 p.m. on Tuesday at Lewis Memorial Park in Asheville. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. on Monday at the Harry and Bryant Chapel, 500 Providence Road, Charlotte. Harry and Bryant Company is serving the family of Mrs. Miller.
on October 27, 2003.4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 131, District 20, Ward 4, Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina1
1930Dwelling 74, District 17, Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina2
1940Dwelling 83, District 11-29B, Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina5

Family

Joseph Lewis Miller b. January 15, 1915, d. November 13, 1985
Marriage*Sarah Elizabeth Thrash married Joseph Lewis Miller on January 26, 1950 at Buncombe Co., North Carolina.7,4 
Child
  • J. Carl Miller4

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. [S998] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Birth Index, 1800-2000.
  4. [S1657] Asheville Citizen-Times, From the Sara Thrash Miller obituary in the Oct 27, 2003 edition.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S1657] Asheville Citizen-Times, From the John Milton Thrash obituary in the Mar 19, 1983 edition.
  7. [S1669] Buncombe County Sorrells of Western North Carolina, online http://www.geocities.com/itsmollyb/buncombe_county.html

John Milton Thrash1,2,3

M, b. June 30, 1919, d. March 17, 1983
FatherJohn Edward Thrash4,1,2,5,6,3 b. February 13, 1895, d. October 20, 1957
MotherGeorgia Irene Sorrells4,1,5,3 b. February 8, 1896, d. March 9, 1948
     His Social Security Number was 242-18-3314.7 John Milton Thrash married Barry Unknown.3 John Milton Thrash was born on June 30, 1919 at Buncombe Co., North Carolina.2,7 He married Virginia Carpenter on September 1, 1940 at Greenville, South Carolina.8 John Milton Thrash died on March 17, 1983 at Grand Cayman Island, British West Indies, at age 63.7,3 He John Milton Thrash of Grand Cayman Island, British West Indies, died Thursday morning after an extended illness according to word received here. He was a son of tbe late John Edward and Georgia Sorrells Thrash. Surviving are his wife, Barry Thrash; a daughter, Carol Thrash of Sarasota, Fla; and three sisters, Olive Redmond of Asheville, Georgia Mayhew of Clover, S.C., and Sarah Miller of Charlotte. No services are planned. on March 19, 1983.3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 131, District 20, Ward 4, Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina4
1930Dwelling 74, District 17, Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina1
1940Dwelling 83, District 11-29B, Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina5

Family 1

Barry Unknown
Marriage*John Milton Thrash married Barry Unknown.3 

Family 2

Virginia Carpenter
Marriage*John Milton Thrash married Virginia Carpenter on September 1, 1940 at Greenville, South Carolina.8 
Child
  • Mary Carolyn Thrash2,3

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S998] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Birth Index, 1800-2000.
  3. [S1657] Asheville Citizen-Times, From the John Milton Thrash obituary in the Mar 19, 1983 edition.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S1657] Asheville Citizen-Times, From the John Edward Thrash obituary in the Oct 21, 1957 edition.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S1669] Buncombe County Sorrells of Western North Carolina, online http://www.geocities.com/itsmollyb/buncombe_county.html

James Hubert Wolfe1,2,3,4

M, b. September 26, 1901, d. July 31, 1959
     James Hubert Wolfe was buried at Green Hill Cemetery, Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina.3 He and Sarah Jacksie McGaha were divorced.3 James Hubert Wolfe was born on September 26, 1901 at Fletcher, Henderson Co., North Carolina; His draft card has a birth year of 1902.3,4 He married Sarah Jacksie McGaha, daughter of Volenus Bunyan "Venus" McGaha and Rose A. Thrash, circa 1921.1 James Hubert Wolfe died on July 31, 1959 at Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina, at age 57.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 52, District 3, Brevard, Transylvania Co., North Carolina1
1940Dwelling 247, District 88-3, Brevard, Transylvania Co., North Carolina2

Occupation

1930Farm laborer1
1940Railroad fireman2

Family

Sarah Jacksie McGaha b. May 1, 1900, d. February 26, 1995
Divorce*James Hubert Wolfe and Sarah Jacksie McGaha were divorced.3 
Marriage* James Hubert Wolfe married Sarah Jacksie McGaha, daughter of Volenus Bunyan "Venus" McGaha and Rose A. Thrash, circa 1921.1 
Children
  • Rose Gertrude Wolfe1,2
  • Howard Wolfe2
  • Charles Milton Wolfe2

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S1653] Bureau of Vital Statistics North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates, 1909-1976.
  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.

Janie M. Thrash1,2

F, b. October 21, 1910, d. June 1, 1998
FatherThomas Owens "Tom" Thrash3,2 b. June 21, 1882, d. January 28, 1951
MotherLula Carolina Anderson3,2 b. November 8, 1882, d. September 10, 1967
     Her Social Security Number was 265-44-7605.2 Janie M. Thrash was buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, Ocala, Marion Co., Florida.4 She was born on October 21, 1910 at Brevard, Transylvania Co., North Carolina.2,5,4 As of July 4, 1928,her married name was Pulliam.4 She married William Dixon Pulliam on July 4, 1928.4 Janie M. Thrash died on June 1, 1998 at Marion Co., Florida, at age 87.2,5,4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 38, District 187, Dunns Rock, Transylvania Co., North Carolina3
1940Dwelling 553, District 42-8, Precinct 1, Marion Co., Florida6

Family

William Dixon Pulliam b. August 29, 1903, d. June 28, 1971
Marriage*Janie M. Thrash married William Dixon Pulliam on July 4, 1928.4 
Children
  • Jean Pulliam6
  • Gay Pulliam6

Citations

  1. [S1601] Ocala Star-Banner, From the Gordon Lee Thrash obituary in the Mar 7, 1991 edition.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S6648] Woodlawn Cemetery, Marion Co., FL, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  5. [S417] Florida Health Department, Florida Death Index, 1877-1998.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Trudell Vivian Parker1,2

F, b. August 3, 1910, d. August 14, 1986
     Trudell Vivian Parker was buried at Barnes Cemetery, Ocala, Marion Co., Florida.3 Her Social Security Number was 266-34-2792.4 She was born on August 3, 1910 at Georgia.4,3 As of April, 1967,her married name was Thrash.1 She married Gordon Lee Thrash, son of Thomas Owens "Tom" Thrash and Lula Carolina Anderson, in April, 1967 at Marion Co., Florida.1 Trudell Vivian Parker and Gordon Lee Thrash were divorced in September, 1968 at Marion Co., Florida.5 Trudell Vivian Parker died on August 14, 1986 at Florida at age 76.4,3

Census Records

1940Dwelling 11, District 42-8, Precinct 1, Marion Co., Florida2

Family

Gordon Lee Thrash b. November 5, 1906, d. March 4, 1991
Marriage*Trudell Vivian Parker married Gordon Lee Thrash, son of Thomas Owens "Tom" Thrash and Lula Carolina Anderson, in April, 1967 at Marion Co., Florida.1 
Divorce* Trudell Vivian Parker and Gordon Lee Thrash were divorced in September, 1968 at Marion Co., Florida.5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1369] Florida Department of Health, Florida Marriage Collection, 1822-1875 & 1927-2001.
  2. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S6649] Barnes Cemetery, Marion Co., FL, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S1238] Florida Department of Health, Florida Divorce Index, 1927-2001.
  6. [S1601] Ocala Star-Banner, From the Kitty Thrash Eaton obituary in the Mar 15, 1992 edition.
  7. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Dr. Nathaniel Thrash "Nat" Green1,2,3,4,5

M, b. May 25, 1868, d. October 7, 1956
FatherJesse Marion Green1,2,6,4,7,8,5 b. April 22, 1840, d. September 29, 1906
MotherLaura Lucinda Thrash1,2,6,4,7,8 b. March 20, 1846, d. May 31, 1928
     Dr. Nathaniel Thrash "Nat" Green Dr. Nathaniel Thrash "Nat" Green - Dr. Nat Green, 88, retired physician, died unexpectedly Sunday, October 7, 1956, in Mercy Hospital in San Diego, Calif. A native of Newfound in the Leicester section of Buncombe County, North Carolina, Dr. Green was born May 25, 1868. He was the son of Jesse M. and Laura Thrash Green. He received his early education in the Leicester schools and at Mossy Creek, Tenn. He completed his medical studies at Vanderbilt University in the spring of 1892. Suffering severely with asthma, Dr. Green as a young medic, left home in the summer of 1892 to seek better health in the West. He first settled in Watsonville, Calif., where he did general practice and later moved his home to Los Angeles. Dr. Green retired from his profession about 20 years ago and took up residence in San Diego. Although the doctor resided in the West, he still retained the very great love he had always had for his home town of Asheville, N.C. He visited his brothers here quite often and owned considerable property in Asheville. Among buildings in Asheville, Dr. Green owned the Nat Green Building on Patton Avenue and the Imperial Theater Building on Patton Avenue. In addition to his parents, Dr. Green was predeceased by two brothers, Grover Green and Gay Green, both of Asheville. Dr. Green is survived by the widow, Bertha M. Green; a daughter, Miss Frances Green; a stepdaughter, Marjorie Thomas; a stepson, George Stainback; a brother, Ottis Green, prominent retired merchant and former mayor of Asheville; one nephew, Ottis Green, Jr; a niece, Mrs. J.D. Johnston; and a cousin, Wells Green. Services were Thursday, October 11, 1956, 2:30 p.m. at Benbough Mortuary in San Diego.4 He was born on May 25, 1868 at Newfound, Buncombe Co., North Carolina; The California Death Index has a birth year of 1867.3,4,5 He married Bertha Mary Roberts circa 1895.9 Dr. Nathaniel Thrash "Nat" Green died on October 7, 1956 at San Diego, San Diego Co., California, at age 88.3,4

Census Records

1870Dwelling 185, Leicester, Buncombe Co., North Carolina1
1880Dwelling 108, District 29, Leicester, Buncombe Co., North Carolina2
1900Dwelling 361, District 85, Watsonville, Santa Cruz Co., California9
1910Dwelling 537, District 16, Burbank, Los Angeles Co., California10
1920Dwelling 48, District 29, Glendale, Los Angeles Co., California11
1930Dwelling 431, District 980, Glendale, Los Angeles Co., California12

Occupation

1900Physician9
1910Physician10
1920Physician11

Family

Bertha Mary Roberts b. April 23, 1861, d. October 24, 1952
Marriage*Dr. Nathaniel Thrash "Nat" Green married Bertha Mary Roberts circa 1895.9 
Child

Citations

  1. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S451] Center for Health Statistics Department of Health Services, California Death Index, 1940-1997.
  4. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Nathaniel Green obituary in an unknown edition.
  5. [S2093] Record Group 59. National Archives, Washington, D.C. General Records Department of State, U.S. Passport Applications, 1795-1925.
  6. [S6422] Information transcribed be Augustus B. Thrash from family bible and additional info from an unknown g-g-dranddaughter of his, "John Thash Family."
  7. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Gay Green obituary in an unknown edition.
  8. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Jesse M. Green obituary in an unknown edition.
  9. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

Eddie Gay Green1,2,3,4

M, b. August 16, 1870, d. June 8, 1951
FatherJesse Marion Green1,2,5,6,3,7 b. April 22, 1840, d. September 29, 1906
MotherLaura Lucinda Thrash1,2,5,6,3,7 b. March 20, 1846, d. May 31, 1928
     Eddie Gay Green Gay Green, 80 year old financier of Asheville, died at his home early Friday morning, June 8, 1951. Death apparently resulted from a heart attack. He had been in declining health for several years following a heart attack suffered five years earlier at his winter home in Sebring, Fla. Green, who built a fortune on his faith in Asheville, was president of the Imperial Life Insurance Company and owner of Green Brothers Furniture Store, 40 College Street, and president of the Carolina Tobacco Corporation. He was born August 16, 1870 near Leicester, the son of the late Jesse M. and Laura Thrash Green. He attended schools in the Leicester section, Carson-Newman College, Jefferson City, Tenn. and the University Of Chattanooga, Tenn. In 1887, his family moved from Leicester to Asheville and Green established a grocery store, about three years later on the corner of Roberts and Buxton Streets. After several years, he sold the grocery store and moved to Watsonville, Calif., where he entered the hotel business. He returned to Asheville in 1902, when he and his brother, Ottis Green, opened a furniture store at 40 Patton Avenue. In 1905, he organized the Imperial Life Insurance Company and served as its president until his death. In 1906 he purchased 500 acres of land in West Asheville, extending from Carrier Bridge to Sulphur Springs Road. In 1912, he and John Lange purchased the then uncompleted Langren Hotel and opened it for business in 1913. The name of the hotel is a combination of the names of the two men. Green took the lead, along with Pat M. Burdette and James G.K. McClure, in the re-establishment of the Asheville tobacco market in 1930 after a lapse of more than 30 years. Largely as a result of his interest and financial backing, the Carolina Tobacco Warehouse opened its door in that year, despite the fact that the bank crash occurred a short time earlier. He retained his faith in the future of Asheville despite business upheavals. The years proved that his faith was justified. At the time of his death, he had extensive real estate holdings, including several buildings in downtown Asheville. He was Asheville’s largest individual property owner. A few years prior to his death, his fortune was estimated at some $4,000,000. Although he gave to many charities, one of his favorite interests was Eliada Orphanage. He and his brother, Dr. Nat Green, of San Diego, Calif., donated money for a baby home at the orphanage in memory of their mother. He was a member of the Asheville Rotary Club and the Black Mountain Rod and Gun Club and attended Central Methodist Church. He married Miss Effie M. Reeves of the Sandy Mush section in 1893. Surviving, in addition to the widow, are two brothers, Ottis Green of Asheville and Dr. Nat Green of San Diego, Calif; a nephew, Ottis Green, Jr. of Asheville; a niece, Mrs. J.D. Johnston of Asheville, and a number of cousins. Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. Sunday, June 10, 1951 in the home with the Rev. T.A. Groce and the Rev. Douglas Corriher, pastor of Haywood Street Methodist Church officiating. Burial was in Riverside Cemetery.3 He was buried at Riverside Cemetery, 53 Birch Street, Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina.3 He was born on August 16, 1870 at Leicester, Buncombe Co., North Carolina.2,3 He married Effie Margaret Reeves on December 24, 1893 at Buncombe Co., North Carolina.3,8,4 Eddie Gay Green died on June 8, 1951 at Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina, at age 80.9,3

Census Records

1880Dwelling 108, District 29, Leicester, Buncombe Co., North Carolina1
1900Dwelling 63, District 141, Ward 4, Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina2
1910Dwelling 225, District 15, Ward 4, Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina10
1930Dwelling 175, District 11, Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina11
1940Dwelling 82, District 28-7, Sebring, Highlands Co., Florida12
1940Dwelling 63, District 11-14C, Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina12

Occupation

1900Grocery merchant2
1910Furniture merchant10
1930Property financeer11

Family

Effie Margaret Reeves b. February 9, 1869, d. July 6, 1969
Marriage*Eddie Gay Green married Effie Margaret Reeves on December 24, 1893 at Buncombe Co., North Carolina.3,8,4 

Citations

  1. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Gay Green obituary in an unknown edition.
  4. [S5158] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.
  5. [S6422] Information transcribed be Augustus B. Thrash from family bible and additional info from an unknown g-g-dranddaughter of his, "John Thash Family."
  6. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Nathaniel Green obituary in an unknown edition.
  7. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Jesse M. Green obituary in an unknown edition.
  8. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Effie Green obituary in an unknown edition.
  9. [S1028] North Carolina Archives and Records Section and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, North Carolina Death Indexes, 1908-2004.
  10. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Ottis Lucius Green1,2

M, b. July 29, 1874, d. January 11, 1973
FatherJesse Marion Green3,1,4,5,6,2,7 b. April 22, 1840, d. September 29, 1906
MotherLaura Lucinda Thrash3,8,1,4,5,6,2,7 b. March 20, 1846, d. May 31, 1928
     Ottis Lucius Green was buried at Riverside Cemetery, 53 Birch Street, Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina.1,9 He Ottis L. Green, 98, of Asheville, one of Western North Carolina’s oldest and leading citizens, died Jan. 11, 1973 after a period of declining health. Mr. Green was a former mayor and city councilman of Asheville and had long been active in the church, civic and philanthropic life of the community. He operated Ottis Green Hardware Company for 52 years, located for 49 years in the southwest corner of Pack Square. His family and his church were Ottis Green’s chief concerns. For many years, one of Asheville’s leading businessmen, he devoted at least equal energy to church, charitable and civic groups. In the late 1940s, when church attendance here had reached low ebb, he die all in his power as a layman to awaken people to the need for closer alliance with their churches. Ottis Green served his city with distinction in many ways. He was instrumental in inaugurating the city manager form of government here. The first city election under the new charter form of non-partisan government was held in 1931. Mr. Green was elected to the city council and served as mayor for the two year term. R.W. Rigsby was the city manager. Elections were later (1935) returned to the party system. Mr. Green had served as president of the Chamber of Commerce and as president of the Rotary Club which he joined in 1919. For many years he was active in the Knights of Pythias and had held all its offices. He had also served as president and director of the Hardware Association of the Carolinas. Mr. Green was continuously active in the work of Haywood Street Methodist Church which he joined in 1898. He served as chairman of the Board of Stewards for two decades. He was a life trustee of Eliada Home and had also served on the board of the Good Samaritan Mission. He had also been president of the Half Century Club of Duke University and had served as trustee of the Durham Foundation and the Groce Foundation and had served on the board of Highland Hospital. Mr. Green married Miss Allene Broach of Meridian, Miss. on May 15, 1907. Mrs. Green died November 13, 1963. Mr. Green had also been a benefactor of Brevard College and had been named “Trustee for life” by the Brevard College Board of Trustees. Mr. Green was born July 29, 1874 at Newfound Creek in the Leicester section of Buncombe County. His parents were Jesse Marion Green and Laura Lucinda (Thrash) Green, both natives of Candler. Jesse Green served in the Confederate Army for four years during the War Between the States and later was Judge of Inferior Court for Buncombe County. Ottis Green began his education at the graded school at Newfound, attending until 1887 when he entered the first session of the Asheville city schools on Montford Avenue. He attended Trinity College (now Duke University) at Durham from 1893 to 1895. From 1895 to 1905, Mr. Green was in hotel work and in 1905 entered the hardware business. Mr. Green was a brother of Gay Green, Dr. Nat Green and Grover Green, all deceased. A son, Ottis Green, Jr., died in 1964. He is survived by a daughter, Mrs. John D. Johnston of Asheville; two grandchildren, J.D. Johnston, Jr. and Mrs. R.R. Trollinger; and 10 great-grandchildren.2 His Social Security Number was 242-12-7752.1 He was born on July 29, 1874 at Newfound, Buncombe Co., North Carolina.10,1,9,2 He married Mary Alleene Broach on May 15, 1907.11,12,2 Ottis Lucius Green died on January 11, 1973 at Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina, at age 98.1,2

Census Records

1880Dwelling 108, District 29, Leicester, Buncombe Co., North Carolina3
1910Dwelling 135, District 16, Ward 4, Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina8
1920Dwelling 74, District 14, Ward 3, Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina13
1930Dwelling 23, District 11, Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina14
1940Dwelling 7, District 11-14A, Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina15

Occupation

1910Hardware salesman8
1920Retail hardware merchant13
1930Hardware store propriator14
1940Hardware company owner15

Family

Mary Alleene Broach b. July 26, 1881, d. November 13, 1963
Marriage*Ottis Lucius Green married Mary Alleene Broach on May 15, 1907.11,12,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1653] Bureau of Vital Statistics North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates, 1909-1976, From the Ottis Lucius Green death certificate.
  2. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Ottis L. Green obituary in an unknown edition.
  3. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S6422] Information transcribed be Augustus B. Thrash from family bible and additional info from an unknown g-g-dranddaughter of his, "John Thash Family."
  5. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Nathaniel Green obituary in an unknown edition.
  6. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Gay Green obituary in an unknown edition.
  7. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Jesse M. Green obituary in an unknown edition.
  8. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S3836] Riverside Cemetery, Buncombe Co., NC, online http://www.findagrave.com
  10. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  11. [S1653] Bureau of Vital Statistics North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates, 1909-1976, From the Mary Alleene Broach Green death certificate.
  12. [S1653] Bureau of Vital Statistics North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates, 1909-1976, From the Ottis Green, Jr. death certificate.
  13. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  16. [S998] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Birth Index, 1800-2000.
  17. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Marion Green Johnston obituary in an unknown edition.

Grover C. Green1,2,3,4

M, b. June 29, 1886, d. September 7, 1914
FatherJesse Marion Green1,5,6,3,7 b. April 22, 1840, d. September 29, 1906
MotherLaura Lucinda Thrash1,2,5,6,3,7 b. March 20, 1846, d. May 31, 1928
     Grover C. Green was buried at Riverside Cemetery, 53 Birch Street, Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina.4 He Grover C. Green, 28, of Asheville, died September 7, 1914 in Asheville. He was the son of Jesse M. Green and Laura L. [Thrash] Green. He was a salesman. Survivors include his mother and three brothers, Dr. Nathaniel Green, Gay Green and Ottis L. Green.3 He was born on June 29, 1886 at North Carolina.1,4 He died on September 7, 1914 at Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina, at age 28.8,3,4

Census Records

1900Dwelling 63, District 141, Ward 4, Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina1
1910Dwelling 135, District 16, Ward 4, Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina2

Occupation

1910House painter2

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. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Grover C. Green obituary in an unknown edition.
  4. [S3836] Riverside Cemetery, Buncombe Co., NC, online http://www.findagrave.com
  5. [S6422] Information transcribed be Augustus B. Thrash from family bible and additional info from an unknown g-g-dranddaughter of his, "John Thash Family."
  6. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Nathaniel Green obituary in an unknown edition.
  7. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Jesse M. Green obituary in an unknown edition.
  8. [S1028] North Carolina Archives and Records Section and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, North Carolina Death Indexes, 1908-2004.

Effie Margaret Reeves1,2,3,4

F, b. February 9, 1869, d. July 6, 1969
     Her Social Security Number was 246-12-3664.1 Effie Margaret Reeves was buried at Riverside Cemetery, 53 Birch Street, Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina.1,3 She Mrs. Effie Green, who was 100 last February, died Sunday night, July 6, 1969, at her home in Asheville after a long illness. She was the widow of Gay Green, former owner of the Imperial Life Insurance Company, who died 1951. Mrs. Green, the daughter of Laura Wells and William H. Reeves, pioneers in Western North Carolina, was born in the Leicester Community on Feb. 9, 1869. Her family moved to Weaverville when she was young and she graduated from the old Weaverville College. She traveled widely and spent much time abroad. Some years ago she commented that when she looked at the mountains surrounding Asheville she could see over them to all the places I have visited. She and her husband were in Germany just before Hitler took over. One of her lifelong interests was her gardens and up to a few years ago she kept a sunken garden at the rear of her home. She was a life member of the Asheville-Biltmore Botanical Gardens. She was also a member of Memorial Mission Hospital Auxiliary, Asheville Orthopedic Hospital Auxiliary and the oldest member of the Central United Methodist Church. Surviving are three sisters, Mrs. Lucy Anderson of the home, Mrs. Eula Barnes of Augusta, Ga. and Mrs. Sadie Gibbs of Celo, two nieces, two nephews and a brother-in-law, Ottis Green of Asheville. Services were Tuesday, July 8, 1969 and burial was in Riverside Cemetery.3 She was born on February 9, 1869 at Leicester, Buncombe Co., North Carolina.5,1,3 As of December 24, 1893,her married name was Green.4 She married Eddie Gay Green, son of Jesse Marion Green and Laura Lucinda Thrash, on December 24, 1893 at Buncombe Co., North Carolina.2,3,4 Effie Margaret Reeves died on July 6, 1969 at Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina, at age 100.1,3

Census Records

1900Dwelling 63, District 141, Ward 4, Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina5
1910Dwelling 225, District 15, Ward 4, Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina6
1930Dwelling 175, District 11, Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina7
1940Dwelling 82, District 28-7, Sebring, Highlands Co., Florida8
1940Dwelling 63, District 11-14C, Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina8

Occupation

1940Salesman8

Family

Eddie Gay Green b. August 16, 1870, d. June 8, 1951
Marriage*Effie Margaret Reeves married Eddie Gay Green, son of Jesse Marion Green and Laura Lucinda Thrash, on December 24, 1893 at Buncombe Co., North Carolina.2,3,4 

Citations

  1. [S1653] Bureau of Vital Statistics North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates, 1909-1976, From the Effie Reeves Green death certificate.
  2. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Gay Green obituary in an unknown edition.
  3. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Effie Green obituary in an unknown edition.
  4. [S5158] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.
  5. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Mary Alleene Broach1,2

F, b. July 26, 1881, d. November 13, 1963
     Mary Alleene Broach was buried at Riverside Cemetery, 53 Birch Street, Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina.1,3 She was born on July 26, 1881 at Meridian, Lauderdale Co., Mississippi.1,3 As of May 15, 1907,her married name was Green.2 She married Ottis Lucius Green, son of Jesse Marion Green and Laura Lucinda Thrash, on May 15, 1907.1,4,2 Mary Alleene Broach died on November 13, 1963 at Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina, at age 82.1,3,2

Census Records

1910Dwelling 135, District 16, Ward 4, Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina5
1920Dwelling 74, District 14, Ward 3, Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina6
1930Dwelling 23, District 11, Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina7
1940Dwelling 7, District 11-14A, Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina8

Family

Ottis Lucius Green b. July 29, 1874, d. January 11, 1973
Marriage*Mary Alleene Broach married Ottis Lucius Green, son of Jesse Marion Green and Laura Lucinda Thrash, on May 15, 1907.1,4,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1653] Bureau of Vital Statistics North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates, 1909-1976, From the Mary Alleene Broach Green death certificate.
  2. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Ottis L. Green obituary in an unknown edition.
  3. [S3836] Riverside Cemetery, Buncombe Co., NC, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S1653] Bureau of Vital Statistics North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates, 1909-1976, From the Ottis Green, Jr. death certificate.
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  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. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Marion Green Johnston obituary in an unknown edition.

Marion R. Green1,2,3,4

F, b. February 3, 1908, d. January 10, 1990
FatherOttis Lucius Green5,6,1,2,3 b. July 29, 1874, d. January 11, 1973
MotherMary Alleene Broach5,6,1,3 b. July 26, 1881, d. November 13, 1963
     Her Social Security Number was 245-24-1654.7 Marion R. Green Marion Green Johnston, 81, of Asheville, died Wednesday, Jan. 10, 1990 at her residence. A native of Asheville, she was the daughter of the late Ottis Green, former mayor of Asheville, and Allene Broach Green. She was the wife of John D. Johnston, who died in February 1988. She graduated from Asheville High School and Agnes Scott College. She received a certificate from the University of Grenoble in France. She taught English and French at Grace School. She was a member of the Biltmore Forest Country Club, the Travellers Club and served on the advisory committee of Janirve Foundation. Surviving are a son, John D. Johnston, Jr; a daughter, Aileen J. Trollinger; 10 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Services were at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 13, 1990 in Central United Methodist Church, of which she was a member. Burial was in the Green Mausoleum in Riverside Cemetery.3 She was buried at Riverside Cemetery, 53 Birch Street, Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina.3 She was born on February 3, 1908 at Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina.2,7 As of December 22, 1930,her married name was Johnston.4 She married John Devereaux Johnston on December 22, 1930 at Buncombe Co., North Carolina.8,3,9,4 Marion R. Green died on January 10, 1990 at Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina, at age 81.10,3

Census Records

1910Dwelling 135, District 16, Ward 4, Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina5
1920Dwelling 74, District 14, Ward 3, Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina6
1930Dwelling 23, District 11, Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina1
1940Dwelling 73, District 11-16, Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina11

Occupation

1930Public school teacher1

Family

John Devereaux Johnston b. January 13, 1902, d. February 19, 1988
Marriage*Marion R. Green married John Devereaux Johnston on December 22, 1930 at Buncombe Co., North Carolina.8,3,9,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S998] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Birth Index, 1800-2000.
  3. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Marion Green Johnston obituary in an unknown edition.
  4. [S5158] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Ottis L. Green obituary in an unknown edition.
  9. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the John Devereaux Johnston obituary in an unknown edition.
  10. [S1028] North Carolina Archives and Records Section and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, North Carolina Death Indexes, 1908-2004.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S1657] Asheville Citizen-Times, From the John D. Johnston, Jr. obituary in the Dec 24, 2011 edition.

Bertha Mary Roberts1,2,3

F, b. April 23, 1861, d. October 24, 1952
     Bertha Mary Roberts was born on April 23, 1861 at California.3 As of circa 1895,her married name was Green.1 She married Dr. Nathaniel Thrash "Nat" Green, son of Jesse Marion Green and Laura Lucinda Thrash, circa 1895.1 Bertha Mary Roberts died on October 24, 1952 at Los Angeles Co., California, at age 91.3

Census Records

1900Dwelling 361, District 85, Watsonville, Santa Cruz Co., California1
1910Dwelling 537, District 16, Burbank, Los Angeles Co., California4
1920Dwelling 48, District 29, Glendale, Los Angeles Co., California5
1930Dwelling 431, District 980, Glendale, Los Angeles Co., California6

Family

Dr. Nathaniel Thrash "Nat" Green b. May 25, 1868, d. October 7, 1956
Marriage*Bertha Mary Roberts married Dr. Nathaniel Thrash "Nat" Green, son of Jesse Marion Green and Laura Lucinda Thrash, circa 1895.1 
Child

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Nathaniel Green obituary in an unknown edition.
  3. [S451] Center for Health Statistics Department of Health Services, California Death Index, 1940-1997.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

Frances Myers Green1,2

F, b. May 3, 1900, d. January 30, 1974
FatherDr. Nathaniel Thrash "Nat" Green3,1,4,2,5 b. May 25, 1868, d. October 7, 1956
MotherBertha Mary Roberts3,1,4,5 b. April 23, 1861, d. October 24, 1952
     Her Social Security Number was 567-66-1988.6 Frances Myers Green was born on May 3, 1900 at Watsonville, Santa Cruz Co., California; The SSDI and California Death Index have a birth date of May 3, 1901.2,6,7 She died on January 30, 1974 at Los Angeles Co., California, at age 73.7

Census Records

1910Dwelling 537, District 16, Burbank, Los Angeles Co., California3
1920Dwelling 48, District 29, Glendale, Los Angeles Co., California1
1930Dwelling 431, District 980, Glendale, Los Angeles Co., California4

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S2093] Record Group 59. National Archives, Washington, D.C. General Records Department of State, U.S. Passport Applications, 1795-1925.
  3. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Nathaniel Green obituary in an unknown edition.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S451] Center for Health Statistics Department of Health Services, California Death Index, 1940-1997.

Ottis Lucius Green Jr.1,2,3,4,5

M, b. March 14, 1911, d. July 6, 1964
FatherOttis Lucius Green1,2,6,7 b. July 29, 1874, d. January 11, 1973
MotherMary Alleene Broach1,2,6,7 b. July 26, 1881, d. November 13, 1963
     Ottis Lucius Green Jr. was buried at Riverside Cemetery, 53 Birch Street, Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina.6,5 His Social Security Number was 239-05-0059.8 He was born on March 14, 1911 at Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina.6,8,3,5 He married Mary Virginia Ferguson on January 16, 1937 at Buncombe Co., North Carolina.4 Ottis Lucius Green Jr. died on July 6, 1964 at Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina, at age 53.6,5

Census Records

1920Dwelling 74, District 14, Ward 3, Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina1
1930Dwelling 23, District 11, Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina2

Family

Mary Virginia Ferguson b. August 8, 1911, d. May 17, 1968
Marriage*Ottis Lucius Green Jr. married Mary Virginia Ferguson on January 16, 1937 at Buncombe Co., North Carolina.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. [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. [S999] Unknown compiler, North Carolina, Marriage Index, 1741-2004.
  5. [S3836] Riverside Cemetery, Buncombe Co., NC, online http://www.findagrave.com
  6. [S1653] Bureau of Vital Statistics North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates, 1909-1976, From the Ottis Green, Jr. death certificate.
  7. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Ottis L. Green obituary in an unknown edition.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S3339] Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Buncombe Co., NC, online http://www.findagrave.com

John Devereaux Johnston1,2,3,4,5

M, b. January 13, 1902, d. February 19, 1988
     John Devereaux Johnston was buried at Riverside Cemetery, 53 Birch Street, Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina.3 His Social Security Number was 239-05-0165.6 He John Devereaux Johnston, 86, of Asheville, died Friday, Feb. 19, 1988 in an Asheville hospital. A native of Murfreesboro, Tenn., he was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and a graduate of Vanderbilt University. He was a former teacher at Grace High School and Biltmore College. He retired from Dillard Realty. Johnston, former president of Southeastern Rhododendron Society, was a member of Asheville Downtown Club and Biltmore Forest Country Club. He is survived by his wife, Marion Green Johnston; a son, Jack Johnston; a daughter, Aileen J. Trollinger; nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Services were at 3:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 22, 1988 in Central United Methodist Church, where he was a member and served on the board of stewards. Burial was in the family mausoleum in Riverside Cemetery.3 He was born on January 13, 1902 at Murfreesboro, Rutherford Co., Tennessee.7,6 He married Marion R. Green, daughter of Ottis Lucius Green and Mary Alleene Broach, on December 22, 1930 at Buncombe Co., North Carolina.1,2,3,4 John Devereaux Johnston died on February 19, 1988 at Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina, at age 86.3,5,6

Census Records

1940Dwelling 73, District 11-16, Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina8

Occupation

1940Salesman8

Family

Marion R. Green b. February 3, 1908, d. January 10, 1990
Marriage*John Devereaux Johnston married Marion R. Green, daughter of Ottis Lucius Green and Mary Alleene Broach, on December 22, 1930 at Buncombe Co., North Carolina.1,2,3,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Ottis L. Green obituary in an unknown edition.
  2. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Marion Green Johnston obituary in an unknown edition.
  3. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the John Devereaux Johnston obituary in an unknown edition.
  4. [S5158] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.
  5. [S1028] North Carolina Archives and Records Section and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, North Carolina Death Indexes, 1908-2004.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S3836] Riverside Cemetery, Buncombe Co., NC, online http://www.findagrave.com
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S998] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Birth Index, 1800-2000.
  10. [S1657] Asheville Citizen-Times, From the John D. Johnston, Jr. obituary in the Dec 24, 2011 edition.

Mary Virginia Ferguson1,2

F, b. August 8, 1911, d. May 17, 1968
     Mary Virginia Ferguson was buried at Calvary Cemetery, Lafayette, Lafayette Parish, Louisiana.2 She was born on August 8, 1911 at North Carolina.2 As of January 16, 1937,her married name was Green.1 She married Ottis Lucius Green Jr., son of Ottis Lucius Green and Mary Alleene Broach, on January 16, 1937 at Buncombe Co., North Carolina.1 Mary Virginia Ferguson died on May 17, 1968 at age 56.2

Family

Ottis Lucius Green Jr. b. March 14, 1911, d. July 6, 1964
Marriage*She married Ottis Lucius Green Jr., son of Ottis Lucius Green and Mary Alleene Broach, on January 16, 1937 at Buncombe Co., North Carolina.1 
Child

Citations

  1. [S999] Unknown compiler, North Carolina, Marriage Index, 1741-2004.
  2. [S6842] Calvary Cemetery, Lafayette Parish, LA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  3. [S3339] Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Buncombe Co., NC, online http://www.findagrave.com

Laura Haseltine Clark1,2,3,4,5

F, b. March 8, 1853, d. October 4, 1921
     Laura Haseltine Clark was buried at Saint Joseph Cemetery, Pe Ell, Lewis Co., Washington.4 She was born on March 8, 1853 at Buncombe Co., North Carolina.6,4 As of September 13, 1871,her married name was Thrash.5 She married David Valentine Thrash, son of John G. Thrash Jr. and Lucinda Yountz, on September 13, 1871 at Buncombe Co., North Carolina.7,2,5 Laura Haseltine Clark died on October 4, 1921 at Pe Ell, Lewis Co., Washington, at age 68.3,4

Census Records

1880Dwelling 30, District 27, Lower Hominy, Buncombe Co., North Carolina6
1910Dwelling 107, District 322, Ward 2, Bellingham, Whatcom Co., Washington7
1920Dwelling 186, District 152, Pe Ell, Lewis Co., Washington8

Family

David Valentine Thrash b. March 1, 1851, d. October 14, 1923
Marriage*Laura Haseltine Clark married David Valentine Thrash, son of John G. Thrash Jr. and Lucinda Yountz, on September 13, 1871 at Buncombe Co., North Carolina.7,2,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1654] Meares-Butler Blackburn-Pickel Rhinehart-Nelson Jones-Medford of SC/NC/TN, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=mrbj&id=I47638
  2. [S6422] Information transcribed be Augustus B. Thrash from family bible and additional info from an unknown g-g-dranddaughter of his, "John Thash Family."
  3. [S3926] Washington State Archives, Washington, Deaths, 1883-1960.
  4. [S6996] Saint Joseph Cemetery, Lewis Co., WA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  5. [S5158] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.
  6. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S2577] Washington Death Certificates, 1907-1960, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1454923
  10. [S3540] Washington State Archives, Washington, Marriage Records, 1854-2013.

Awyer Eugene Thrash1,2,3,4,5

M, b. August 4, 1873, d. January 2, 1956
FatherDavid Valentine Thrash6,7,2,3,5 b. March 1, 1851, d. October 14, 1923
MotherLaura Haseltine Clark6,7,3,5 b. March 8, 1853, d. October 4, 1921
     Awyer Eugene Thrash was buried at Saint Joseph Cemetery, Pe Ell, Lewis Co., Washington. He was born on August 4, 1873 at Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina; His grave stone has a birth year of 1871 but this is not supported by the Census records.1,8,9,4 He married Mary Frances Watenbach on February 9, 1897 at Pe Ell, Lewis Co., Washington.5 Awyer Eugene Thrash died on January 2, 1956 at Centralia, Lewis Co., Washington, at age 82.1,2,3 He Pe Ell - One of Pe Ell area's pioneers, Awyer E. Thrash, 84, who had resided here for 64 years, succumbed Monday in a Twin Cities hospital. Mr thrash was born Aug 4, 1871, in Asheville, N.C., had lived in the state for 58 years, Surviving the deceased are his wife, Mary, at home; 2 sons, Lawrence, Chinook, Mont., and Lee Thrash, Gig Harbor; 4 daughters, Mrs. Dorothy Baxter, Fairview, Montana; Mrs. Laura Kotula, Hoquiam; Mrs. Anna May Bowman, Portland, and Mrs. Margaret Scott, Seattle; 22 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren. Funeral services are to be held here wednesday at 2 p.m., at the Pe Ell Methodist church with the Rev. Evald Leps officiating. Interment, under the direction of the Sticklanf Mortuary of Centralia, will follow in the Pe Ell cemetery. on January 3, 1956.4

Census Records

1880Dwelling 30, District 27, Lower Hominy, Buncombe Co., North Carolina6
1900Dwelling 93, District 126, Pe Ell, Lewis Co., Washington9
1910Dwelling 125, District 152, Pe Eil, Lewis Co., Washington10
1920Dwelling 48, District 172, School District 35, Richland Co., Montana11
1930Dwelling 120, District 59, Mauermann, Lewis Co., Washington12
1940Dwelling 124, District 21-73, Pe Ell, Lewis Co., Washington13

Occupation

1900Railroad fireman9
1910Hotel propriator10
1920Farmer11
1930Farmer12

Family

Mary Frances Watenbach b. February 11, 1879, d. November 24, 1958
Marriage*Awyer Eugene Thrash married Mary Frances Watenbach on February 9, 1897 at Pe Ell, Lewis Co., Washington.5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S6996] Saint Joseph Cemetery, Lewis Co., WA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  2. [S3926] Washington State Archives, Washington, Deaths, 1883-1960.
  3. [S2577] Washington Death Certificates, 1907-1960, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1454923
  4. [S7000] Daily Chronicle, The, From the Awyer E. Thrash obituary in the Jan 3, 1956 edition.
  5. [S3540] Washington State Archives, Washington, Marriage Records, 1854-2013.
  6. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S6422] Information transcribed be Augustus B. Thrash from family bible and additional info from an unknown g-g-dranddaughter of his, "John Thash Family."
  8. [S6954] Unknown compiler, Washington, County Marriages, 1855-2008.
  9. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S4351] Unknown compiler, Montana, County Marriages, 1865-1987.
  15. [S6999] Unknown compiler, Washington, King County Delayed Births, 1869-1950.
  16. [S2901] Billings Gazette, From the Dorothy E. Baxter obituary in the Mar 13, 1984 edition.
  17. [S6997] Lone Butte Cemetery, Richland Co., MT, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  18. [S7021] Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Montana, Birth Records, 1897-1988.

Harmon Edward Thrash1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. November 21, 1875, d. August 21, 1943
FatherDavid Valentine Thrash1,7,6 b. March 1, 1851, d. October 14, 1923
MotherLaura Haseltine Clark1,7,6 b. March 8, 1853, d. October 4, 1921
     Harmon Edward Thrash was buried at Saint Joseph Cemetery, Pe Ell, Lewis Co., Washington.4 He was born on November 21, 1875 at North Carolina.3,8 He married Ada Louella/Luella Ready on November 28, 1896 at Shelton, Mason Co., Washington.6 Harmon Edward Thrash married Florence Wright on September 8, 1913 at Seattle, King Co., Washington.6 Harmon Edward Thrash died on August 21, 1943 at Aberdeen, Grays Harbor Co., Washington, at age 67.5

Census Records

1880Dwelling 30, District 27, Lower Hominy, Buncombe Co., North Carolina1
1910Dwelling 20, District 282, Ward 4, Everett, Snohomish Co., Washington2
1920Dwelling 52, District 136, Doty, Lewis Co., Washington9
1940District 40-217, Seattle, King Co., Washington10

Occupation

1910Railroad switchman2
1920Logging road brakeman9
1940Clerk10

Family 1

Ada Louella/Luella Ready b. 1871, d. September 7, 1954
Marriage*Harmon Edward Thrash married Ada Louella/Luella Ready on November 28, 1896 at Shelton, Mason Co., Washington.6 
Child

Family 2

Florence Wright b. circa 1880
Marriage*Harmon Edward Thrash married Florence Wright on September 8, 1913 at Seattle, King Co., Washington.6 

Citations

  1. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  4. [S6996] Saint Joseph Cemetery, Lewis Co., WA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  5. [S453] Washington State Department of Health, Washington Death Index, 1940-2014.
  6. [S3540] Washington State Archives, Washington, Marriage Records, 1854-2013.
  7. [S6422] Information transcribed be Augustus B. Thrash from family bible and additional info from an unknown g-g-dranddaughter of his, "John Thash Family."
  8. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 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.

Florence Wright1

F, b. circa 1880
     Florence Wright was born circa 1880 at Missouri.2 As of September 8, 1913,her married name was Thrash.1 She married Harmon Edward Thrash, son of David Valentine Thrash and Laura Haseltine Clark, on September 8, 1913 at Seattle, King Co., Washington.1

Census Records

1910Dwelling 20, District 282, Ward 4, Everett, Snohomish Co., Washington3
1920Dwelling 52, District 136, Doty, Lewis Co., Washington2

Family

Harmon Edward Thrash b. November 21, 1875, d. August 21, 1943
Marriage*Florence Wright married Harmon Edward Thrash, son of David Valentine Thrash and Laura Haseltine Clark, on September 8, 1913 at Seattle, King Co., Washington.1 

Citations

  1. [S3540] Washington State Archives, Washington, Marriage Records, 1854-2013.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.

Mary Frances Watenbach1,2,3

F, b. February 11, 1879, d. November 24, 1958
     Mary Frances Watenbach was buried at Saint Joseph Cemetery, Pe Ell, Lewis Co., Washington.4 She was born on February 11, 1879 at La Crosse, Wisconsin.5,4,2 As of February 9, 1897,her married name was Thrash.3 She married Awyer Eugene Thrash, son of David Valentine Thrash and Laura Haseltine Clark, on February 9, 1897 at Pe Ell, Lewis Co., Washington.3 Mary Frances Watenbach died on November 24, 1958 at Centralia, Lewis Co., Washington, at age 79.4,6

Census Records

1900Dwelling 93, District 126, Pe Ell, Lewis Co., Washington5
1910Dwelling 125, District 152, Pe Eil, Lewis Co., Washington7
1920Dwelling 48, District 172, School District 35, Richland Co., Montana8
1930Dwelling 120, District 59, Mauermann, Lewis Co., Washington9
1940Dwelling 124, District 21-73, Pe Ell, Lewis Co., Washington10

Family

Awyer Eugene Thrash b. August 4, 1873, d. January 2, 1956
Marriage*Mary Frances Watenbach married Awyer Eugene Thrash, son of David Valentine Thrash and Laura Haseltine Clark, on February 9, 1897 at Pe Ell, Lewis Co., Washington.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S6997] Lone Butte Cemetery, Richland Co., MT, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  2. [S6954] Unknown compiler, Washington, County Marriages, 1855-2008.
  3. [S3540] Washington State Archives, Washington, Marriage Records, 1854-2013.
  4. [S6996] Saint Joseph Cemetery, Lewis Co., WA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  5. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S7000] Daily Chronicle, The, From the Mary Thrash obituary in the Nov 26, 1958 edition.
  7. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S4351] Unknown compiler, Montana, County Marriages, 1865-1987.
  12. [S6999] Unknown compiler, Washington, King County Delayed Births, 1869-1950.
  13. [S7000] Daily Chronicle, The, From the Awyer E. Thrash obituary in the Jan 3, 1956 edition.
  14. [S2901] Billings Gazette, From the Dorothy E. Baxter obituary in the Mar 13, 1984 edition.
  15. [S7021] Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Montana, Birth Records, 1897-1988.

Lawrence Valentine Thrash1,2,3

M, b. September 16, 1897, d. December 15, 1967
FatherAwyer Eugene Thrash4,5,2,3,6 b. August 4, 1873, d. January 2, 1956
MotherMary Frances Watenbach4,5,2,3,6 b. February 11, 1879, d. November 24, 1958
     His Social Security Number was 701-12-4197.7 Lawrence Valentine Thrash was born on September 16, 1897 at Pe Ell, Lewis Co., Washington.4,7,1,3 He married Violet Marian Langstaff on August 21, 1919 at Lambert, Richland Co., Montana.2 Lawrence Valentine Thrash married Doris F. Price on December 16, 1929 at Shelby, Toole Co., Montana.2 Lawrence Valentine Thrash married Gertrude Myrtle Young on April 17, 1942 at Phillips Co., Montana.2 Lawrence Valentine Thrash and Doris F. Price were divorced before May, 1943.8 Lawrence Valentine Thrash died on December 15, 1967 at Hill Co., Montana, at age 70.9

Census Records

1900Dwelling 93, District 126, Pe Ell, Lewis Co., Washington4
1910Dwelling 125, District 152, Pe Eil, Lewis Co., Washington5
1920Dwelling 110, District 79, School District 78, Dawson Co., Montana10
1930Dwelling 113, District 15, Saco, Phillips Co., Montana11
1940Dwelling 72, District 36-18A, Malta, Phillips Co., Montana12

Occupation

1920Railroad clerk10
1930Railroad cashier11
1940Railroad cashier12

Family 1

Violet Marian Langstaff b. January 5, 1901, d. December 15, 1993
Marriage*Lawrence Valentine Thrash married Violet Marian Langstaff on August 21, 1919 at Lambert, Richland Co., Montana.2 
Children

Family 2

Doris F. Price b. November 23, 1912, d. April 26, 2007
Marriage*Lawrence Valentine Thrash married Doris F. Price on December 16, 1929 at Shelby, Toole Co., Montana.2 
Divorce* Lawrence Valentine Thrash and Doris F. Price were divorced before May, 1943.8 

Family 3

Gertrude Myrtle Young b. June 30, 1916, d. June 14, 2002
Marriage*Lawrence Valentine Thrash married Gertrude Myrtle Young on April 17, 1942 at Phillips Co., Montana.2 
Child
  • Larry Awyer Thrash15,14

Citations

  1. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  2. [S4351] Unknown compiler, Montana, County Marriages, 1865-1987.
  3. [S6999] Unknown compiler, Washington, King County Delayed Births, 1869-1950.
  4. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S7000] Daily Chronicle, The, From the Awyer E. Thrash obituary in the Jan 3, 1956 edition.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S1427] National Archives and Records Administration, U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946.
  9. [S605] Office of Vital Statistics and Montana State Genealogical Society State of Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Montana, State Deaths, 1907-2016.
  10. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  14. [S6703] Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Montana, Marriage Records, 1943-1986.
  15. [S5230] Great Falls Tribune, From the Lawrence L. Thrash obituary in the May 27, 1977 edition.