John F. Radford1,2

M, b. September 15, 1874, d. November 15, 1898
FatherJames Robert "Bob" Radford1,2 b. circa 1843, d. before June 6, 1900
MotherMargaret E. Poff1,2 b. January 15, 1842, d. August 7, 1926
     John F. Radford was born on September 15, 1874 at Fayette Co., West Virginia.2 He died on November 15, 1898 at Laurel Creek, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 24; Killed in a mill accident.2

Census Records

1880Dwelling 35, District 27, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia1

Citations

  1. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the John Radford death record.

Martin Luther Radford1,2,3,4

M, b. July 29, 1876, d. October 4, 1952
FatherJames Robert "Bob" Radford1,2 b. circa 1843, d. before June 6, 1900
MotherMargaret E. Poff1,2 b. January 15, 1842, d. August 7, 1926
     Martin Luther Radford was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.4 He was born on July 29, 1876 at Fayette Co., West Virginia.3,4 He married Willie Ellen Treadway on April 25, 1898 at Fayette Co., West Virginia.2 Martin Luther Radford died on October 4, 1952 at Stotesbury, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 76.4

Census Records

1880Dwelling 35, District 27, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia1
1900Dwelling 555, District 12, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia5
1910Dwelling 242, District 177, Court House, Raleigh Co., West Virginia6
1920Dwelling 471, District 161, Slab Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia7
1940Dwelling 206, District 41-19, Slab Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia8
1950Dwelling 71, District 41-39, McAlpin, Raleigh Co., West Virginia9

Occupation

1900Farm laborer5
1910Butcher6
1920Coal mine foreman7
1940Coal miner8

Family

Willie Ellen Treadway b. March 22, 1878, d. March 5, 1952
Marriage*Martin Luther Radford married Willie Ellen Treadway on April 25, 1898 at Fayette Co., West Virginia.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S921] Larry G. Shuck, Fayette Co. WV Marriages 1832-1853 and 1865-1903.
  3. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Martin Luther Radford death certificate.
  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. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Luther McKinley Radford death certificate.
  11. [S798] Register Herald, From the Luther M. Radford obituary in the Dec 11, 1938 edition.

Charles "Charley" Radford1

M, b. August 15, 1879, d. November 15, 1898
FatherJames Robert "Bob" Radford1,2 b. circa 1843, d. before June 6, 1900
MotherMargaret E. Poff1,2 b. January 15, 1842, d. August 7, 1926
     Charles "Charley" Radford was born on August 15, 1879 at Fayette Co., West Virginia.2 He died on November 15, 1898 at Laurel Creek, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 19; Killed in a mill accident.2

Census Records

1880Dwelling 35, District 27, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia1

Citations

  1. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Charles Radford death record.

Harriett Frances Webb1,2

F, b. December 7, 1879, d. February 27, 1951
     Harriett Frances Webb was buried at Lee Webb Cemetery, Dothan, Fayette Co., West Virginia.2,3,4 She was born on December 7, 1879 at Dothan, Fayette Co., West Virginia.3 As of April 1, 1899,her married name was Radford.1 She married Simon Peter "Pete" Radford, son of James Robert "Bob" Radford and Margaret E. Poff, on April 1, 1899 at Fayette Co., West Virginia.1 Harriett Frances Webb died on February 27, 1951 at Dothan, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 71.2,3 She Feb. 28 - Funeral rites for Mrs. Harriet Radford, 71, of Dothan, will be conducted Sunday. Burial will follow in the Lee-Webb Cemetery at Dothan. Mrs. Radford died Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Hensley Webb, with whom she made her home. She had been seriously ill two months. Born at Dothan Dec. 7, 1879, she was a member of the Baptist Church. Survivors include a brother, Cooley Webb, of Dothan; two sisters, Mrs. Molly Bragg of Dothan, and Mrs. Alice McCallister, Washington; and the following children: Robert of Dothan; William of Indianapolis, Ind; Sgt. Johnny Radford, Morroc Air base, Calif; Alfred Radford, with the Military Police at Battle Creek, Mich; Mrs. Webb. on March 1, 1951.3

Census Records

1900Dwelling 73, District 23, Sewell Mountain, Fayette Co., West Virginia5
1910Dwelling 53, District 13, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia6
1920Dwelling 51, District 19, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia7
1930Dwelling 97, District 16, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia8
1940Dwelling 152, District 10-22, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia9

Family

Simon Peter "Pete" Radford b. January, 1869, d. December 25, 1936
Marriage*Harriett Frances Webb married Simon Peter "Pete" Radford, son of James Robert "Bob" Radford and Margaret E. Poff, on April 1, 1899 at Fayette Co., West Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S921] Larry G. Shuck, Fayette Co. WV Marriages 1832-1853 and 1865-1903.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Harriet Radford death certificate.
  3. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Harriet Radford obituary in the Mar 1, 1951 edition.
  4. [S10817] Lee Webb Cemetery, Fayette Co., WV, online www.findagrave.com.
  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. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Robert Radford death certificate.
  11. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  12. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Robert Franklin Radford obituary in the Oct 25, 1966 edition.
  13. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  14. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the John Grant Rhodes death certificate.
  15. [S5262] Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics Michigan Department of Community Health, Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952.
  16. [S1453] Battle Creek Enquirer, From the Alfred F. Radford obituary in the Aug 5, 1997 edition.
  17. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Lottie Radford1,2,3

F, b. March, 1886, d. July 5, 1923
FatherJames Robert "Bob" Radford1,2,3 b. circa 1843, d. before June 6, 1900
MotherMargaret E. Poff1,2,3 b. January 15, 1842, d. August 7, 1926
     Lottie Radford was buried at Page Cemetery, Page, Fayette Co., West Virginia.3 She was born in March, 1886 at Fayette Co., West Virginia.1,3 As of September 19, 1903,her married name was Rhodes.2 She married Thomas Jackson "Jack" Rhodes on September 19, 1903 at Fayette Co., West Virginia.2 Lottie Radford died on July 5, 1923 at Montgomery, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 37.3

Census Records

1900Dwelling 73, District 23, Sewell Mountain, Fayette Co., West VirginiaEnumerated in the household of her brother Peter1
1910Dwelling 496, District 55, Burnwell, Kanawha Co., West Virginia4
1920Dwelling 35, District 28, Page, Fayette Co., West Virginia5

Family

Thomas Jackson "Jack" Rhodes b. June 21, 1883, d. February 16, 1964
Marriage*Lottie Radford married Thomas Jackson "Jack" Rhodes on September 19, 1903 at Fayette Co., West Virginia.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S921] Larry G. Shuck, Fayette Co. WV Marriages 1832-1853 and 1865-1903.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Lottie R. Rhodes death certificate.
  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. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Homer Franklin Rhodes death certificate.
  7. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Rhodes-McClung marriage record.
  8. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  9. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Woodrum-Rhodes marriage record.
  10. [S2051] Raleigh Register, From the Margaret Sarah Rhodes Jennings obituary in the Oct 13, 1972 edition.
  11. [S798] Register Herald, From the Mae Frances Woodrum obituary in the Nov 17, 1988 edition.
  12. [S2877] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Deaths Index, 1853-1973.

Fannie/Fanny Radford1,2

F, b. February, 1881
FatherJames Robert "Bob" Radford1 b. circa 1843, d. before June 6, 1900
MotherMargaret E. Poff1 b. January 15, 1842, d. August 7, 1926
     Fannie/Fanny Radford was born in February, 1881 at Fayette Co., West Virginia.1

Census Records

1900Dwelling 73, District 23, Sewell Mountain, Fayette Co., West VirginiaEnumerated in the household of her brother Peter1

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Alley-Meyer marriage record.

Anna Maude Hill1,2,3

F, b. December 29, 1878, d. May 28, 1964
     Anna Maude Hill was buried at Boone Memorial Park, Madison, Boone Co., West Virginia.4,3 She was born on December 29, 1878 at Logan Co., West Virginia.1,3 As of November 14, 1896,her married name was Radford.1 She married William Mark Radford, son of James Robert "Bob" Radford and Margaret E. Poff, on November 14, 1896 at Logan Co., West Virginia.1 Anna Maude Hill died on May 28, 1964 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 85.3

Census Records

1910Dwelling 22, District 3, Scott, Boone Co., West Virginia5
1920Dwelling 289, District 16, Washington, Lincoln Co., West Virginia6
1930Dwelling 98, District 1, Crook, Boone Co., West Virginia7

Occupation

1930Grocery store merchant7

Family

William Mark Radford b. February, 1873
Marriage*Anna Maude Hill married William Mark Radford, son of James Robert "Bob" Radford and Margaret E. Poff, on November 14, 1896 at Logan Co., West Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Radford-Hill marriage record.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Maude Wade death certificate.
  4. [S9159] Boone Memorial Park, Boone Co., WV, online www.findagrave.com.
  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. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  9. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Charles E. Radford death certificate.
  10. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Hunter-Radford marriage record.

Stella Radford1

F, b. circa 1904
FatherWilliam Mark Radford1 b. February, 1873
MotherAnna Maude Hill1 b. December 29, 1878, d. May 28, 1964
     Her married name was Gray.2 Stella Radford married Unknown Gray.2 Stella Radford was born circa 1904 at West Virginia.1

Census Records

1920Dwelling 289, District 16, Washington, Lincoln Co., West Virginia1

Family

Unknown Gray
Marriage*Stella Radford married Unknown Gray.2 

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Charles E. Radford obituary in the Mar 9, 1971 edition.

Charles Edward Radford1,2,3,4,5

M, b. May 8, 1909, d. March 8, 1971
FatherWilliam Mark Radford1,2,6,7 b. February, 1873
MotherAnna Maude Hill1,2,3,6,7 b. December 29, 1878, d. May 28, 1964
     Charles Edward Radford was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, South Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.5,7 He was born on May 8, 1909 at Madison, Boone Co., West Virginia.4,5,7 He married Dixie M. Perkins on March 24, 1934 at Grundy, Buchanan Co., Virginia.8,6 Charles Edward Radford died on March 8, 1971 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 61.5,8,7 He Charles E. Radford, 61, of 110 Ellison Road, yardmaster for the C & O railway with 47 years service, was dead on arrival Monday at Charleston Memorial Hospital after apparently suffering a heart attack at work. He was a member of the Railroad Guard Masters of North America and the United Transportation Union Trainmen. Survivors: wife, Dixie M; daughters, Mrs. Rocco Calabrese of Charleston, Mrs. William L. Watson of Houston, Tex; sisters, Mrs. Vivian Atkins of Gary, Ind., Mrs. Jane Chafin of Cleveland, Ohio, Mrs. Stella Gray of Winfield. on March 9, 1971.8

Census Records

1910Dwelling 22, District 3, Scott, Boone Co., West Virginia2
1920Dwelling 289, District 16, Washington, Lincoln Co., West Virginia1
1930Dwelling 98, District 1, Crook, Boone Co., West Virginia3
1940Dwelling 187, District 20-46, Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia9

Occupation

1930Produce store salesman3
1940Railway express driver9

Family

Dixie M. Perkins b. November 10, 1914, d. July 13, 1985
Marriage*Charles Edward Radford married Dixie M. Perkins on March 24, 1934 at Grundy, Buchanan Co., Virginia.8,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 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. [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. [S5119] Sunset Memorial Park, Kanawha Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  6. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  7. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Charles E. Radford death certificate.
  8. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Charles E. Radford obituary in the Mar 9, 1971 edition.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S15197] Forest Park East Funeral Home & Cemetery, online www.dignitymemorial.com/funeral-homes/texas/webster/forest-park-east-funeral-home/2711, From the Barbara Louise Watson obituary.
  11. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Margaret Jane Radford1,2,3

F, b. circa 1911
FatherWilliam Mark Radford1,3 b. February, 1873
MotherAnna Maude Hill1,3 b. December 29, 1878, d. May 28, 1964
     Her married name was Chafin.2 Margaret Jane Radford married Unknown Chafin.2 Margaret Jane Radford was born circa 1911 at Lincoln Co., West Virginia.1,3 As of June 11, 1928,her married name was Hunter.3 She married Joseph Raymond "Joe" Hunter on June 11, 1928 at Ramage, Boone Co., West Virginia.3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 289, District 16, Washington, Lincoln Co., West Virginia1
1930Dwelling 1, District 18, Washington, Boone Co., West Virginia4
1940Dwelling 6, District 3-20, Washington, Boone Co., West Virginia5

Family 1

Unknown Chafin
Marriage*Margaret Jane Radford married Unknown Chafin.2 

Family 2

Joseph Raymond "Joe" Hunter b. October 27, 1902, d. August 25, 1952
Marriage*Margaret Jane Radford married Joseph Raymond "Joe" Hunter on June 11, 1928 at Ramage, Boone Co., West Virginia.3 
Child
  • Robert Lee Hunter4,5

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Charles E. Radford obituary in the Mar 9, 1971 edition.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Hunter-Radford marriage record.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Sarah Paulina Tincher1,2,3

F, b. February 5, 1868, d. September 26, 1952
     Sarah Paulina Tincher and James Henry Alley were divorced.4 Sarah Paulina Tincher was buried at Carter Cemetery, Laurel Creek Road behind Doggett Chapel, Dempsey, Fayette Co., West Virginia.3,5 She was born on February 5, 1868 at Fayette Co., West Virginia.2,3 As of March 2, 1884,her married name was Alley.1 She married James Henry Alley, son of John A. Alley and Margaret E. Poff, on March 2, 1884 at Fayette Co., West Virginia.1,6 Sarah Paulina Tincher died on September 26, 1952 at Wickham, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 84.2 She Funeral services for Mrs. Sarah Paulina Alley, 84, Wickham, will be conducted today. Burial will be in the Carter Cemetery, Dempsey. Mrs. Alley died at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Margaret Smith, of Wickham, at 5:30 p.m. Friday after a two-year illness. Born in Fayette County on Sept. 5, 1868 she was the daughter of the late John B. and Cynthia Ingram Tincher. She was a member of the Laurel Chapel Baptist Church at Dempsey. She was preceded in death by a son, John Alley of Mabscott, on Sept. 16. In addition to Mrs. Smith, she is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Eunice Cox of Oak Hill; a son, Frank Alley of Rainelle; 22 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. on September 28, 1952.3

Census Records

1900Dwelling 75, District 23, Sewell Mountain, Fayette Co., West Virginia7
1910Dwelling 201, District 18, Kanawha, Fayette Co., West VirginiaEnumerated as widowed but her husband James Alley was enumerated in the 1920 and 1930 Census and died in 19478
1920Dwelling 158, District 17, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia9
1930Dwelling 205, District 32, Quinnimont, Fayette Co., West Virginia10
1940Dwelling 127, District 41-7, Richmond, Raleigh Co., West Virginia11

Occupation

1910Boarding house keeper8
1920Coal mine boarding house keeper9
1930Boarding house operator10

Family

James Henry Alley b. January 26, 1862, d. March 20, 1947
Divorce*Sarah Paulina Tincher and James Henry Alley were divorced.4 
Marriage* Sarah Paulina Tincher married James Henry Alley, son of John A. Alley and Margaret E. Poff, on March 2, 1884 at Fayette Co., West Virginia.1,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S921] Larry G. Shuck, Fayette Co. WV Marriages 1832-1853 and 1865-1903.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Sarah Paulina Alley death certificate.
  3. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Sarah Paulina Alley obituary in the Sep 28, 1952 edition.
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Alley-Holbrook marriage record.
  5. [S13464] Carter Cemetery, Fayette Co., WV, online www.findagrave.com.
  6. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the James H. Alley obituary in the Mar 21, 1947 edition.
  7. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S1998] Our Meder-Dempsey Family, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=meder-dempsey&id=I11325
  13. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the John William Alley obituary in the Sep 18, 1952 edition.
  14. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Eunice Mandy Cox obituary in the Jan 12, 1977 edition.
  15. [S2049] Beckley Raleigh Register, From the Margaret Cynthia Pennington obituary in the Aug 17, 1961 edition.
  16. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the John Alley death certificate.
  17. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Alley-Buckland marriage record.
  18. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Alley-Meyer marriage record.
  19. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  20. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  21. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Margaret Cynthia Pennington death certificate.
  22. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Smith-Alley marriage record.
  23. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Franklin H. Alley death certificate.
  24. [S5940] Salt Lake City, UT FamilySearch, Ohio, County Marriages, 1774-1993.

Eunice Mandy Alley1,2,3,4

F, b. February 28, 1886, d. January 11, 1977
FatherJames Henry Alley1,2,5,6,4,7 b. January 26, 1862, d. March 20, 1947
MotherSarah Paulina Tincher1,2,6,4,8,7 b. February 5, 1868, d. September 26, 1952
     Eunice Mandy Alley was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.4,9 Her Social Security Number was 236-78-9076.10 She was born on February 28, 1886 at Dempsey, Fayette Co., West Virginia.1,10,4 As of July 4, 1901,her married name was Cox.2 She married William Nelson Cox on July 4, 1901 at Fayette Co., West Virginia.2 Eunice Mandy Alley died on January 11, 1977 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 90.4 She Services for Mrs. Eunice Mandy Cox, 90, will be Thursday. Burial will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens in Prosperity. She died at 3:10 p.m. Tuesday in an Oak Hill hospital of natural causes. Born Feb. 28, 1886, in Dempsey, she was a daughter of the late James Henry and Sarah Tincher Alley. Survivors include two sons, Harry of Kilsyth and Leonard of Newark, Del; four daughters, Mrs. Thena Meeks, Mrs. Bessie Dove, Mrs. Margaret Robinson and Mrs. Carmel Malay, all of Kingsport, Tenn; 21 grandchildren; 48 great-grandchildren and 7 great-great-grandchildren. on January 12, 1977.4

Census Records

1900Dwelling 75, District 23, Sewell Mountain, Fayette Co., West Virginia1
1910Dwelling 29, District 129, Greenbrier, Summers Co., West Virginia11
1920Dwelling 64, District 132, Greenbrier, Summers Co., West Virginia12
1930Dwelling 180, District 37, Sewell Mountain, Fayette Co., West Virginia13
1940Dwelling 241, District 10-49, Sewell Mountain, Fayette Co., West Virginia14

Family

William Nelson Cox b. April 28, 1880, d. July 2, 1961
Marriage*Eunice Mandy Alley married William Nelson Cox on July 4, 1901 at Fayette Co., West Virginia.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S921] Larry G. Shuck, Fayette Co. WV Marriages 1832-1853 and 1865-1903.
  3. [S798] Register Herald, From the Bessie Lillian Cox Dove obituary in the Apr 7, 2006 edition.
  4. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Eunice Mandy Cox obituary in the Jan 12, 1977 edition.
  5. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Alley-Meyer marriage record.
  6. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the John William Alley obituary in the Sep 18, 1952 edition.
  7. [S2049] Beckley Raleigh Register, From the Margaret Cynthia Pennington obituary in the Aug 17, 1961 edition.
  8. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Sarah Paulina Alley obituary in the Sep 28, 1952 edition.
  9. [S2424] Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Raleigh Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=collins&GSfn=billy&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=52&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=17767566&CRid=77796&df=all&
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  11. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the infant Cox death record.
  16. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Cox-Tipton marriage record.
  17. [S2049] Beckley Raleigh Register, From the William N. Cox obituary in the Jul 3, 1961 edition.
  18. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  19. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Meeks-Cox marriage record.
  20. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Malay-Cox marriage record.
  21. [S1998] Our Meder-Dempsey Family, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=meder-dempsey&id=I11325
  22. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Charles Nelson Cox death certificate.
  23. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Helen Cox death certificate.
  24. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Walker-Cox marriage record.
  25. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Tipton-Cox marriage record.
  26. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Thompson-Tipton marriage record.
  27. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  28. [S1713] News Journal, The, From the Leonard C. Cox obituary in the Jan 17, 2017 edition.
  29. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Cox-Salts marriage record.

William Nelson Cox1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. April 28, 1880, d. July 2, 1961
     William Nelson Cox was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.4,3,5 His Social Security Number was 235-09-9152.7 He was born on April 28, 1880 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia; His WWI draft card has a birth year of 1879.1,8,3,5,6 He married Eunice Mandy Alley, daughter of James Henry Alley and Sarah Paulina Tincher, on July 4, 1901 at Fayette Co., West Virginia.1 William Nelson Cox died on July 2, 1961 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 81.7,3,5 He Funeral services for William N. Cox, 81, Oak Hill, will be conducted Tuesday. Burial will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens at Prosperity. Cox died in an Oak Hill hospital at 6 a.m. Sunday after a long illness. He was a retired miner and carpenter. Born at Hinton, April 28, 1880, Cox was a member of the Bethel Assembly of God Church in Oak Hill. Survivors include his wife, Eunice M. Cox; two brothers, John H. of Bellepoint and Lewis Cox of Florida; five daughters, Mrs. Thena Meeks of Fisherville, Va., Mrs. Carmel Malay of Clifftop, and Mrs. Margaret Robinson, Mrs. Mildred Walker, and Mrs. Bessie Dove, all of Oak Hill; two sons, Harry C. of Oak Hill and and Leonard C. Cox of Newark, Del; 21 grandchildren; and 25 great-grandchildren. on July 3, 1961.5

Census Records

1910Dwelling 29, District 129, Greenbrier, Summers Co., West Virginia9
1920Dwelling 64, District 132, Greenbrier, Summers Co., West Virginia10
1930Dwelling 180, District 37, Sewell Mountain, Fayette Co., West Virginia11
1940Dwelling 241, District 10-49, Sewell Mountain, Fayette Co., West Virginia12

Occupation

1910Farmer9
1920Farmer10
1930Carpenter11
1940Coal mine carpenter12

Family

Eunice Mandy Alley b. February 28, 1886, d. January 11, 1977
Marriage*William Nelson Cox married Eunice Mandy Alley, daughter of James Henry Alley and Sarah Paulina Tincher, on July 4, 1901 at Fayette Co., West Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S921] Larry G. Shuck, Fayette Co. WV Marriages 1832-1853 and 1865-1903.
  2. [S798] Register Herald, From the Bessie Lillian Cox Dove obituary in the Apr 7, 2006 edition.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the William Nelson Cox death certificate.
  4. [S2424] Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Raleigh Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=collins&GSfn=billy&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=52&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=17767566&CRid=77796&df=all&
  5. [S2049] Beckley Raleigh Register, From the William N. Cox obituary in the Jul 3, 1961 edition.
  6. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  9. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the infant Cox death record.
  14. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Cox-Tipton marriage record.
  15. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  16. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Meeks-Cox marriage record.
  17. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Malay-Cox marriage record.
  18. [S1998] Our Meder-Dempsey Family, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=meder-dempsey&id=I11325
  19. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Charles Nelson Cox death certificate.
  20. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Helen Cox death certificate.
  21. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Walker-Cox marriage record.
  22. [S2877] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Deaths Index, 1853-1973.
  23. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Tipton-Cox marriage record.
  24. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Thompson-Tipton marriage record.
  25. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  26. [S1713] News Journal, The, From the Leonard C. Cox obituary in the Jan 17, 2017 edition.
  27. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Cox-Salts marriage record.

John William Alley1,2,3

M, b. December 18, 1888, d. September 16, 1952
FatherJames Henry Alley4,5,6,7,8 b. January 26, 1862, d. March 20, 1947
MotherSarah Paulina Tincher4,5,6,8,9 b. February 5, 1868, d. September 26, 1952
     John William Alley was buried at Calfee Cemetery, Mount Tabor Road, Mount Tabor, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.5,8,3 His Social Security Number was 235-07-2297.10 He married Tresa Dixie "Tressie" Pennington.11,12 John William Alley was born on December 18, 1888 at Dempsey, Fayette Co., West Virginia.4,2,5,10,8,3 He married Sarah A. "Sally" "Sallie" Buckland on February 2, 1910 at Fayette Co., West Virginia.6,13 John William Alley died on September 16, 1952 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 63.5,3 He John William Alley, 63, of Mabscott, died in a local hospital at 11:10 p.m. Tuesday. Born Dec 18, 1888, he was a son of James Henry Alley, deceased, and Sarah Pina Tincher Alley. A resident of Raleigh County for the past 22 years, he was a member of the United Mine Workers of America, District 29. Survivors, in addition to his mother, include: his wife, Mrs. Tresa Dixie Alley; four sons, Roy Lee, at home; Arthur John, MacArthur; Frank, Mabscott; and George, Skelton; two daughters, Mrs. William Shucks and Mrs. Cecil Thompson, both of Glenview; two sisters, Mrs. Margaret Smith, Mabscott, and Mrs. Eunice Cox, Oak Hill; one brother, Frank Alley, Rainelle, and 14 grandchildren. Burial will be in the Calfee Cemetery at Mt. Tabor. Pallbearers will be George Dale, George Davis, Frank Neubert, Abe Mays, W. K. Thompson, and Sid Toney. on September 18, 1952.8

Census Records

1900Dwelling 75, District 23, Sewell Mountain, Fayette Co., West Virginia4
1910Dwelling 202, District 18, Kanawha, Fayette Co., West Virginia14
1920Dwelling 21, District 41, Cliff Top, Fayette Co., West Virginia15
1930Dwelling 73, District 37, Sewell Mountain, Fayette Co., West Virginia16
1940Dwelling 36, District 10-16, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia17

Occupation

1910Coal miner14
1920Coal miner15
1930Farmer16
1940Coal miner17

Family 1

Sarah A. "Sally" "Sallie" Buckland b. May 23, 1887, d. May 7, 1935
Marriage*John William Alley married Sarah A. "Sally" "Sallie" Buckland on February 2, 1910 at Fayette Co., West Virginia.6,13 
Children

Family 2

Tresa Dixie "Tressie" Pennington b. April 19, 1923, d. March 9, 1998
Marriage*John William Alley married Tresa Dixie "Tressie" Pennington.11,12 
Child

Citations

  1. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  2. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  3. [S4028] Calfee Cemetery, Raleigh Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the John Alley death certificate.
  6. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Alley-Buckland marriage record.
  7. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Alley-Meyer marriage record.
  8. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the John William Alley obituary in the Sep 18, 1952 edition.
  9. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Sarah Paulina Alley obituary in the Sep 28, 1952 edition.
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  11. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Roy Lee Alley obituary in the Sep 9, 2005 edition.
  12. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Tresa Dixie Alley obituary.
  13. [S2051] Raleigh Register, From the Sallie Alley obituary in the May 7, 1935 edition.
  14. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  16. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  17. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  18. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Arthur John Alley obituary in the Feb 9, 1962 edition.
  19. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  20. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Frank Camden Alley obituary in the Jul 29, 1999 edition.

Margaret Cynthia Alley1,2,3,4,5,6,7

F, b. September 12, 1891, d. August 16, 1961
FatherJames Henry Alley1,8,4,5,6,7,9 b. January 26, 1862, d. March 20, 1947
MotherSarah Paulina Tincher1,10,2,11,8,12,4,5,6,7,9 b. February 5, 1868, d. September 26, 1952
     Margaret Cynthia Alley was buried at Mount Tabor Cemetery, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.13 She and Thomas John "Tom" Smith were divorced.4 Margaret Cynthia Alley was born on September 12, 1891 at Fayette Co., West Virginia.1,5,6,7,13 As of February 22, 1921,her married name was Smith.9 She married Thomas John "Tom" Smith on February 22, 1921 at Fayette Co., West Virginia.9 As of May 6, 1955,her married name was Pennington.4 Margaret Cynthia Alley married Charles Bergman/Burwin Pennington on May 6, 1955 at Bristol, Virginia.4,7 Margaret Cynthia Alley died on August 16, 1961 at Cool Ridge, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 69.6,7,13 She Funeral services for Mrs. Margaret Cynthia Pennington, 69, Cool Ridge, will be conducted Saturday. Burial will be in the Davis Addition to Mount Tabor Cemetery. Mrs. Pennington died at her home at 12:10 p.m. Wednesday after a long llness. Born Sept. 12, 1891, she was a daughter of the late J. H. and Sarah Tincher Alley. She had been a resident of Mabscott prior to moving to Cool Ridge last March. Survivors include her husband, C. B. Pennington of Cool Ridge; two daughters, Mrs. Ruth Norris of Brownsvil1e, Pa., and Mrs. Van Trail of Hinton; two sons, John J. Smith of Hinton and Charles R. Smith of Cool Ridge; two stepsons, William Pennington of Beckley and James Pennington of, Alexandria; one brother, Frank H. Alley of East Rainelle; one sister, Mrs. Eunice Cox of Oak Hill; seven grandchildren; and one great-grand child. on August 17, 1961.7

Census Records

1900Dwelling 75, District 23, Sewell Mountain, Fayette Co., West Virginia1
1910Dwelling 201, District 18, Kanawha, Fayette Co., West Virginia10
1920Dwelling 158, District 17, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia2
1930Dwelling 205, District 32, Quinnimont, Fayette Co., West Virginia3
1940Dwelling 127, District 41-7, Richmond, Raleigh Co., West Virginia14

Family 1
Child

Family 2

Thomas John "Tom" Smith b. circa 1881
Divorce*Margaret Cynthia Alley and Thomas John "Tom" Smith were divorced.4 
Marriage* Margaret Cynthia Alley married Thomas John "Tom" Smith on February 22, 1921 at Fayette Co., West Virginia.9 
Children

Family 3

Charles Bergman/Burwin Pennington b. March 27, 1901, d. February 9, 1976
Marriage*Margaret Cynthia Alley married Charles Bergman/Burwin Pennington on May 6, 1955 at Bristol, Virginia.4,7 

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  5. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  6. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Margaret Cynthia Pennington death certificate.
  7. [S2049] Beckley Raleigh Register, From the Margaret Cynthia Pennington obituary in the Aug 17, 1961 edition.
  8. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the John William Alley obituary in the Sep 18, 1952 edition.
  9. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Smith-Alley marriage record.
  10. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Alley-Meyer marriage record.
  12. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Sarah Paulina Alley obituary in the Sep 28, 1952 edition.
  13. [S5208] Davis Cemetery, Raleigh Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  14. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the John J. Smith obituary in an unknown edition.
  16. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  17. [S6849] Pivont Funeral Home, online http://www.pivontfuneralhome.com, From the Mary Emma Trail obituary.

Franklin Homer "Frank" Alley1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. July 28, 1894, d. January 14, 1966
FatherJames Henry Alley1,7,8,9,10 b. January 26, 1862, d. March 20, 1947
MotherSarah Paulina Tincher1,2,11,8,9,10 b. February 5, 1868, d. September 26, 1952
     His Social Security Number was 236-07-0182.12 Franklin Homer "Frank" Alley was buried at Wallace Memorial Cemetery, 16155 Midland Trail West, Crawley, Greenbrier Co., West Virginia.5,9 He was born on July 28, 1894 at Dempsey, Fayette Co., West Virginia; His WWI Draft Registration card has a birth date of Jul 28, 1895.4,1,12,6,9,10 He married Thelma J. Kincaid on July 5, 1918 at Gallia Co., Ohio.10 Franklin Homer "Frank" Alley died on January 14, 1966 at East Rainelle, Greenbrier Co., West Virginia, at age 71.12,9

Census Records

1900Dwelling 75, District 23, Sewell Mountain, Fayette Co., West Virginia1
1910Dwelling 201, District 18, Kanawha, Fayette Co., West Virginia2
1920Dwelling 57, District 41, Cliff Top, Fayette Co., West Virginia13
1930Dwelling 206, District 32, Quinnimont, Fayette Co., West Virginia3
1940Dwelling 3, District 13-19, East Rainelle, Greenbrier Co., West Virginia14

Occupation

1930Coal mine laborer3
1940Dry cleaner deliveryman14

Family

Thelma J. Kincaid b. June 13, 1901, d. March, 1984
Marriage*Franklin Homer "Frank" Alley married Thelma J. Kincaid on July 5, 1918 at Gallia Co., Ohio.10 
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. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  5. [S5116] Wallace Memorial Cemetery, Greenbrier Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  6. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  7. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the John William Alley obituary in the Sep 18, 1952 edition.
  8. [S2049] Beckley Raleigh Register, From the Margaret Cynthia Pennington obituary in the Aug 17, 1961 edition.
  9. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Franklin H. Alley death certificate.
  10. [S5940] Salt Lake City, UT FamilySearch, Ohio, County Marriages, 1774-1993.
  11. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Sarah Paulina Alley obituary in the Sep 28, 1952 edition.
  12. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  13. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  16. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Timey Faye Holbrook1,2

F, b. September 13, 1868, d. August 3, 1944
     Timey Faye Holbrook was buried at Greenbrier Burial Park, Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.1,3 She was born on September 13, 1868 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.4,2 As of July 4, 1908,her married name was Alley.2 She married James Henry Alley, son of John A. Alley and Margaret E. Poff, on July 4, 1908 at Summers Co., West Virginia.5,6,1,2 Timey Faye Holbrook died on August 3, 1944 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia, at age 75.4 She Funeral services for Mrs. Timey Faye Alley, 75, who died Thursday in a Hinton hospital, were conducted Saturday, burial following in the Greenbrier Memorial Park. Her death resulted from the fracture of her hip in a fall about a month ago while she was visiting her daughter, Mrs. G. C. Smith at Buck. She is survived by her husband James H. Alley, and eight children: Mrs. Foster, Mrs. M. D. Bailey and Mrs. C. E. Ellison of Hinton; Mrs. Smith, of Buck; J. W. Alley, Mabscott; Frank Alley, Rainelle; Mrs. Eunice Cox, Fire Creek, and Mrs. Maggie Smith, Inton. on August 6, 1944.1

Census Records

1920Dwelling 100, District 131, Forest Hill, Summers Co., West Virginia7
1930Dwelling 231, District 1, Forest Hill, Summers Co., West Virginia8
1940Dwelling 118, District 45-1, Forest Hill, Summers Co., West Virginia9

Family

James Henry Alley b. January 26, 1862, d. March 20, 1947
Marriage*Timey Faye Holbrook married James Henry Alley, son of John A. Alley and Margaret E. Poff, on July 4, 1908 at Summers Co., West Virginia.5,6,1,2 

Citations

  1. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Timey Faye Alley obituary in the Aug 6, 1944 edition.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Alley-Holbrook marriage record.
  3. [S3333] Greenbrier Burial Park, Summers Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Tiney Fay Alley death certificate.
  5. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the James H. Alley death certificate.
  6. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the James H. Alley obituary in the Mar 21, 1947 edition.
  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. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Sarah A. "Sally" "Sallie" Buckland1,2,3,4,5

F, b. May 23, 1887, d. May 7, 1935
     Sarah A. "Sally" "Sallie" Buckland was buried at Buckland Cemetery, Summers Co., West Virginia.6 She was born on May 23, 1887 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia; Her death certificate has a birth year of 1886.4,6 As of February 2, 1910,her married name was Alley.5 She married John William Alley, son of James Henry Alley and Sarah Paulina Tincher, on February 2, 1910 at Fayette Co., West Virginia.5,7 Sarah A. "Sally" "Sallie" Buckland Mrs. Sallie Alley, 48, wife of John W. Alley, died at their home at Whitby this morning at 4:30 after an illness of 18 months. She is survived by five children: Frank, Arthur, Cathleen, George, and Pauline Alley, all of Whitby. on May 7, 1935.7 She died on May 7, 1935 at Whitley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 47.4,7

Census Records

1910Dwelling 202, District 18, Kanawha, Fayette Co., West Virginia1
1920Dwelling 21, District 41, Cliff Top, Fayette Co., West Virginia2
1930Dwelling 73, District 37, Sewell Mountain, Fayette Co., West Virginia3

Family

John William Alley b. December 18, 1888, d. September 16, 1952
Marriage*Sarah A. "Sally" "Sallie" Buckland married John William Alley, son of James Henry Alley and Sarah Paulina Tincher, on February 2, 1910 at Fayette Co., West Virginia.5,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Sally A. Alley death certificate.
  5. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Alley-Buckland marriage record.
  6. [S15181] Buckland Cemetery, Summers Co., WV, online www.findagrave.com.
  7. [S2051] Raleigh Register, From the Sallie Alley obituary in the May 7, 1935 edition.
  8. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Arthur John Alley obituary in the Feb 9, 1962 edition.
  9. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.

Charles R. Smith1,2

F, b. circa 1916
MotherMargaret Cynthia Alley3,2,4 b. September 12, 1891, d. August 16, 1961
     Charles R. Smith was born circa 1916 at Fayette Co., West Virginia.3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 158, District 17, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia3
1930Dwelling 205, District 32, Quinnimont, Fayette Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 127, District 41-7, Richmond, Raleigh Co., West Virginia5

Occupation

1940Truck driver5

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S2049] Beckley Raleigh Register, From the Margaret Cynthia Pennington obituary in the Aug 17, 1961 edition.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the John J. Smith obituary in an unknown edition.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Thomas John "Tom" Smith1,2,3

M, b. circa 1881
     Thomas John "Tom" Smith and Margaret Cynthia Alley were divorced.4 Thomas John "Tom" Smith was born circa 1881 at North Carolina.1 He married Margaret Cynthia Alley, daughter of James Henry Alley and Sarah Paulina Tincher, on February 22, 1921 at Fayette Co., West Virginia.1

Family

Margaret Cynthia Alley b. September 12, 1891, d. August 16, 1961
Divorce*Thomas John "Tom" Smith and Margaret Cynthia Alley were divorced.4 
Marriage* Thomas John "Tom" Smith married Margaret Cynthia Alley, daughter of James Henry Alley and Sarah Paulina Tincher, on February 22, 1921 at Fayette Co., West Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Smith-Alley marriage record.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the John J. Smith obituary in an unknown edition.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  7. [S6849] Pivont Funeral Home, online http://www.pivontfuneralhome.com, From the Mary Emma Trail obituary.

Ruth Mae Smith1,2,3,4,5

F, b. February 1, 1920, d. June 17, 1990
FatherThomas John "Tom" Smith1,2,5 b. circa 1881
MotherMargaret Cynthia Alley1,6,7,2,5 b. September 12, 1891, d. August 16, 1961
     Her Social Security Number was 235-30-7246.8 Ruth Mae Smith was buried at Belmont County Memorial Park, 45240 National Road West, Saint Clairsville, Belmont Co., Ohio.9 Her married name was Norris.6 She married William Strother Norris.6,2,10 Ruth Mae Smith was born on February 1, 1920 at Finlow, Fayette Co., West Virginia.3,4,8 She died on June 17, 1990 at Belmont Co., Ohio, at age 70.4,8

Census Records

1930Dwelling 205, District 32, Quinnimont, Fayette Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 127, District 41-7, Richmond, Raleigh Co., West Virginia7

Family

William Strother Norris b. August 22, 1925, d. February 9, 2024
Marriage*Ruth Mae Smith married William Strother Norris.6,2,10 
Children

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the John J. Smith obituary in an unknown edition.
  3. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  4. [S857] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-2018.
  5. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  6. [S2049] Beckley Raleigh Register, From the Margaret Cynthia Pennington obituary in the Aug 17, 1961 edition.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S15188] Belmont County Memorial Park, Belmont Co., OH, online www.findagrave.com.
  10. [S15189] Stoess Funeral Home, online www.stoessfuneralhome.com, From the William Strother Norris obituary.

John Jay "Johnnie" Smith1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. January 17, 1923, d. July 12, 2007
FatherThomas John "Tom" Smith3,5,7 b. circa 1881
MotherMargaret Cynthia Alley1,2,8,3,5,7 b. September 12, 1891, d. August 16, 1961
     His Social Security Number was 236-22-7512.3 John Jay "Johnnie" Smith John J. Smith, 84 of 977 New River Road, Hinton died at 7:45 p.m. Thursday July 12, 2007 at Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital following a short illness. Born January 17, 1923 at Robinson, WV, he was the son of the late John & Margaret Alley Smith Pennington. Mr. Smith was a former employee of Wilson & Company in Hinton and was retired from the Summers County Hospital as Supervisor of the Store Room. He was a United States Air Corps Veteran of World War II. He was of the Baptist faith and had lived most of his life in Summers County. John was preceded in death by his wife, Corrine Bryson Smith in December of 1999. Also preceded by a grandson, Johnny Frank Gore. One brother, Charles Smith and one sister, Ruth Norris. Survivors include one son, Danny Smith & wife Roberta of Ft. Pierce, FL. One daughter, Patricia Gore & husband Frank of Hinton. One sister, Tommi Trail & husband Van of Hinton. Four grandchildren and six great grandchildren also survive. Burial will follow in Restwood Memorial Gardens in Hinton. Pallbearers will be, Bobby Gregg, Jamie Lowery, John Hopkins, Zack & Alex Kennedy and Doug Trail.5 He was buried at Restwood Memorial Gardens, Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.5 He was born on January 17, 1923 at Robson, Fayette Co., West Virginia.9,3,5,6,10,7 He married Corrinne Opha Bryson on November 24, 1943 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.4,5,11 John Jay "Johnnie" Smith died on July 12, 2007 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 84.9,5

Census Records

1930Dwelling 205, District 32, Quinnimont, Fayette Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 127, District 41-7, Richmond, Raleigh Co., West Virginia8

Family

Corrinne Opha Bryson b. August 2, 1927, d. December 8, 1999
Marriage*John Jay "Johnnie" Smith married Corrinne Opha Bryson on November 24, 1943 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.4,5,11 
Children

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S2049] Beckley Raleigh Register, From the Margaret Cynthia Pennington obituary in the Aug 17, 1961 edition.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Smith-Bryson marriage record.
  5. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the John J. Smith obituary in an unknown edition.
  6. [S14147] Unknown compiler, U.S., Korean War Era Draft Cards, 1948-1959.
  7. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [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.
  11. [S798] Register Herald, From the Corrinne O. Smith obituary in the Dec 11, 1999 edition.
  12. [S2069] Hinton News, From the Patricia R. Gore obituary in the Aug 13, 2013 edition.
  13. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  14. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the John Charles Smith death certificate.
  15. [S6849] Pivont Funeral Home, online http://www.pivontfuneralhome.com, From the Danny J. Smith obituary.
  16. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Smith-Stewart marriage record.

Mary Emma "Tommy" Smith1,2

F, b. July 25, 1926, d. April 6, 2024
FatherThomas John "Tom" Smith1,3,4,5 b. circa 1881
MotherMargaret Cynthia Alley1,6,3,4,5 b. September 12, 1891, d. August 16, 1961
     Mary Emma "Tommy" Smith Mary Emma Trail, 97, affectionately known as "Tommie" passed away peacefully Saturday, April 6, 2024. Born July 25, 1926 in Fayetteville, W. Va. she was the daughter of the late Thomas J. and Margaret Cynthia Pennington Smith. Tommie was a 1945 Hinton High School graduate and was a member of Central Baptist Church in Hinton. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Van Alton Trail. Left to cherish her memory are a son, Stephen Trail; two daughters, Kay Meador and Vana Trail; several grandchildren, special friend, Buck Reed, and two special grand-dogs, schnauzers, Groovy and Sparky. Tommie's family wishes to thank The Villages at Greystone, Beaver, W. Va. for their exceptional care and compassion shown to Tommie these last six months. Burial at Restwood Memorial Gardens, Hinton, W. Va.4 She was buried at Restwood Memorial Gardens, Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.4 She was born on July 25, 1926 at Beury, Fayette Co., West Virginia.4,5 As of circa 1947,her married name was Trail.2 She married Van Alton Trail circa 1947.7,3,2,4 Mary Emma "Tommy" Smith died on April 6, 2024 at Beaver, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 97.4

Census Records

1930Dwelling 205, District 32, Quinnimont, Fayette Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 127, District 41-7, Richmond, Raleigh Co., West Virginia6

Family

Van Alton Trail b. April 13, 1925, d. November 14, 2013
Marriage*Mary Emma "Tommy" Smith married Van Alton Trail circa 1947.7,3,2,4 
Children
  • Vana Karen Trail2,4
  • Stephen Douglas Trail2,4,8
  • Marilyn Kay Trail2,4,8

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S6849] Pivont Funeral Home, online http://www.pivontfuneralhome.com, From the Van A. Trail obituary.
  3. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the John J. Smith obituary in an unknown edition.
  4. [S6849] Pivont Funeral Home, online http://www.pivontfuneralhome.com, From the Mary Emma Trail obituary.
  5. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S2049] Beckley Raleigh Register, From the Margaret Cynthia Pennington obituary in the Aug 17, 1961 edition.
  8. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Thelma J. Kincaid1

F, b. June 13, 1901, d. March, 1984
     Her Social Security Number was 233-24-8568.2 Thelma J. Kincaid was buried at Wallace Memorial Cemetery, 16155 Midland Trail West, Crawley, Greenbrier Co., West Virginia.3 She was born on June 13, 1901 at Cliff Top, Fayette Co., West Virginia.2,1 As of July 5, 1918,her married name was Alley.1 She married Franklin Homer "Frank" Alley, son of James Henry Alley and Sarah Paulina Tincher, on July 5, 1918 at Gallia Co., Ohio.1 Thelma J. Kincaid died in March, 1984 at West Virginia at age 82.2

Census Records

1920Dwelling 57, District 41, Cliff Top, Fayette Co., West Virginia4
1930Dwelling 206, District 32, Quinnimont, Fayette Co., West Virginia5
1940Dwelling 3, District 13-19, East Rainelle, Greenbrier Co., West Virginia6

Family

Franklin Homer "Frank" Alley b. July 28, 1894, d. January 14, 1966
Marriage*Thelma J. Kincaid married Franklin Homer "Frank" Alley, son of James Henry Alley and Sarah Paulina Tincher, on July 5, 1918 at Gallia Co., Ohio.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5940] Salt Lake City, UT FamilySearch, Ohio, County Marriages, 1774-1993.
  2. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  3. [S5116] Wallace Memorial Cemetery, Greenbrier Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  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. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  8. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Harold Hillrith Alley1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. May 29, 1919, d. January 14, 1995
FatherFranklin Homer "Frank" Alley1,2,8,9,10 b. July 28, 1894, d. January 14, 1966
MotherThelma J. Kincaid1,2,8,9,10 b. June 13, 1901, d. March, 1984
     His Social Security Number was 233-20-8454.3 Harold Hillrith Alley was buried at Brunswick Memorial Park, 4407 Highway 17 N, Brunswick, Glynn Co., Georgia.6,7 He was born on May 29, 1919 at Lookout, Fayette Co., West Virginia.3,9,10,4,6,11 He married Viola Lester on September 8, 1944 at Gulfport, Harrison Co., Mississippi.6,12 Harold Hillrith Alley died on January 14, 1995 at Brunswick, Glynn Co., Georgia, at age 75.3,5,6,11,7 He BRUNSWICK - Harold Hillrith Alley, 75, died Saturday at his home. A native of Lookout, W.Va., he lived in Glynn County for more than 30 years. He retired from the U S Navy and served in the American, European-African-Middle East and Asiatic-Pacific theaters in World War II. He received the Good Conduct, Victory and American Defense medals and belonged to the Fleet Reserve Association. He was a member of Midland Trail Lodge No. 66 in Rainelle, W.Va., Scottish Hite of Freemasonry in Charleston, W.Va., and the American Association of Retired Persons. He was a member emeritus of Marshes of Glynn Chapter Order of the Eastern Star. Surviving are his wife, Viola L. Alley of Brunswick, a daughter, Patricia A. Shannon of Brunswick, two grandchildren, Jennifer L. Shannon and Patrick C. Shannon, both of Savannah, a niece and two nephews. Graveside services in Brunswick Memorial Park Cemetery. on January 16, 1995.7

Census Records

1920Dwelling 57, District 41, Cliff Top, Fayette Co., West Virginia2
1930Dwelling 206, District 32, Quinnimont, Fayette Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 3, District 13-19, East Rainelle, Greenbrier Co., West Virginia8

Occupation

1940Hotel clerk8

Family

Viola Lester b. February 14, 1919, d. August 28, 2003
Marriage*Harold Hillrith Alley married Viola Lester on September 8, 1944 at Gulfport, Harrison Co., Mississippi.6,12 
Child
  • Patricia A. "Patti" Alley12,7

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. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  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. [S714] Office of Vital Records Georgia Health Department, Georgia Deaths, 1919-98.
  6. [S6645] Brunswick Memorial Park, Glynn Co., GA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  7. [S15190] Savannah Evening Press, From the Harold Hillrith Alley obituary in the Jan 16, 1995 edition.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  10. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  11. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  12. [S6646] Brunswick News, The, From the Viola Lester Alley obituary in the Aug 29, 2003 edition.

Clyde Alley1,2,3,4,5

M, b. October 20, 1920, d. March 12, 1986
FatherFranklin Homer "Frank" Alley1,6,4 b. July 28, 1894, d. January 14, 1966
MotherThelma J. Kincaid1,6,4 b. June 13, 1901, d. March, 1984
     Clyde Alley was buried at Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens, 5233 Rocky Fork Road, Cross Lanes, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.2 His Social Security Number was 236-07-0163.7 He was born on October 20, 1920 at Cliff Top, Fayette Co., West Virginia.7,3,4,8 He married Vivian Imogene Hughes on January 28, 1947 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.2,5 Clyde Alley died on March 12, 1986 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 65.2,8 He Clyde Alley, 65, of 1110 Park Ave., died Wednesday in St. Francis Hospital. He was a druggist and a member of Weekley Memorial United Methodist Church. He was a veteran of World War II. Surviving: wife, Vivian; sons, Donald C. of Omaha, Neb., Jeffrey Lee of Fort Wayne, Ind; brother, Harold of Brunswick, Ga; three grandchildren. Burial will be in Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens. on March 13, 1986.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 206, District 32, Quinnimont, Fayette Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 3, District 13-19, East Rainelle, Greenbrier Co., West Virginia6

Occupation

1940Drug store salesman6

Family

Vivian Imogene Hughes b. August 3, 1923, d. June 30, 1998
Marriage*Clyde Alley married Vivian Imogene Hughes on January 28, 1947 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.2,5 
Children
  • Donald C. "Don" Alley2
  • Jeffrey Lee "Jeff" Alley2

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Clyde Alley obituary in the Mar 13, 1986 edition.
  3. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  4. [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 Alley-Hughes marriage record.
  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. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.

Harry Cleo Cox1,2,3,4,5

M, b. April 8, 1903, d. November 14, 1986
FatherWilliam Nelson Cox1,2,6,8,9 b. April 28, 1880, d. July 2, 1961
MotherEunice Mandy Alley1,2,6,7,8,9 b. February 28, 1886, d. January 11, 1977
     His Social Security Number was 235-09-9203.10 Harry Cleo Cox was buried at Gethsemane Memorial Gardens, Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.11,12 He was born on April 8, 1903 at Cliff Top, Fayette Co., West Virginia.10,4,5,9 He married Gertrude Susan "Gertie" Chapman on April 6, 1928 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.4,13 Harry Cleo Cox married Virginia Lee Musselwhite in January, 1970 at Fayette Co., West Virginia.14 Harry Cleo Cox died on November 14, 1986 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 83.11 He Harry C. Cox, 83, of Oak Hill, died Nov. 14, 1986, at Raleigh General Hospital, Beckley, after a short illness. He attended Gatewood Church of God. Surviving: Mrs. Virginia Lee Cox; stepdaughter, Beverly G. Bennett of Minden; brother, Leonard of Newark, Del; sisters, Mrs. Thena Meeks, Mrs. Bessie Dove and Mrs. Margaret Robinson, all of Oak Hill. Burial will be in Gethsemane Memorial Gardens, Oak Hill. on November 16, 1986.11

Census Records

1910Dwelling 29, District 129, Greenbrier, Summers Co., West Virginia1
1920Dwelling 64, District 132, Greenbrier, Summers Co., West Virginia2
1930Dwelling 180, District 37, Sewell Mountain, Fayette Co., West Virginia3
1940Dwelling 242, District 10-49, Sewell Mountain, Fayette Co., West Virginia15

Occupation

1930Coal miner3
1940Coal miner15

Family 1

Gertrude Susan "Gertie" Chapman b. September 4, 1908, d. July 14, 1967
Marriage*Harry Cleo Cox married Gertrude Susan "Gertie" Chapman on April 6, 1928 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.4,13 

Family 2

Virginia Lee Musselwhite b. March 21, 1925, d. March 21, 1991
Marriage*Harry Cleo Cox married Virginia Lee Musselwhite in January, 1970 at Fayette Co., West Virginia.14 

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Cox-Chapman marriage record.
  5. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  6. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Cox-Tipton marriage record.
  7. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Eunice Mandy Cox obituary in the Jan 12, 1977 edition.
  8. [S2049] Beckley Raleigh Register, From the William N. Cox obituary in the Jul 3, 1961 edition.
  9. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  11. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Harry C. Cox obituary in the Nov 16, 1986 edition.
  12. [S8184] Gethsemane Memorial Gardens, Fayette Co., WV, online www.findagrave.com.
  13. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Gertrude Susan Cox obituary in the Jul 16, 1967 edition.
  14. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the marriage license announcements in the Jan 12, 1970 edition.
  15. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Arasia Thena "Theanie" Cox1,2,3,4

F, b. September 19, 1905, d. March 31, 1989
FatherWilliam Nelson Cox1,2,3,5 b. April 28, 1880, d. July 2, 1961
MotherEunice Mandy Alley1,2,3,6,5 b. February 28, 1886, d. January 11, 1977
     Her Social Security Number was 236-38-0292.7 Arasia Thena "Theanie" Cox was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.4 She was born on September 19, 1905 at West Virginia.1,7 As of December 20, 1924,her married name was Meeks.3 She married Rennie James Meeks on December 20, 1924 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.8,3,9 Arasia Thena "Theanie" Cox died on March 31, 1989 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 83.4,7 She Mrs. Arasia Thena Meeks, 83, of Oak Hill, died March 31, 1989, in an Oak Hill hospital after a long illness. She was a member of Oak Hill Church of the Nazarene. Surviving: brother, Leonard C. Cox of Newark, Del; sisters, Bessie Dove and Margaret Robinson, both of Oak Hill; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Prosperity. on April 2, 1989.4

Census Records

1910Dwelling 29, District 129, Greenbrier, Summers Co., West Virginia1
1920Dwelling 64, District 132, Greenbrier, Summers Co., West Virginia2
1930Dwelling 182, District 37, Sewell Mountain, Fayette Co., West Virginia10
1940Dwelling 69, District 10-19, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia11

Family

Rennie James Meeks b. July 9, 1904, d. November 6, 1975
Marriage*Arasia Thena "Theanie" Cox married Rennie James Meeks on December 20, 1924 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.8,3,9 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Meeks-Cox marriage record.
  4. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Arasia Thena Meeks obituary in the Apr 2, 1989 edition.
  5. [S2049] Beckley Raleigh Register, From the William N. Cox obituary in the Jul 3, 1961 edition.
  6. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Eunice Mandy Cox obituary in the Jan 12, 1977 edition.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Robert Lee Meeks death certificate.
  9. [S1999] Kingsport Times News, From the Rennie James Meeks obituary in the Nov 8, 1975 edition.
  10. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  13. [S1999] Kingsport Times News, From the John William Meeks obituary in the May 22, 1984 edition.

Carmel Lucille Cox1,2,3,4,5

F, b. May 1, 1908, d. January 5, 1985
FatherWilliam Nelson Cox1,2,4,6 b. April 28, 1880, d. July 2, 1961
MotherEunice Mandy Alley1,2,3,4,6 b. February 28, 1886, d. January 11, 1977
     Carmel Lucille Cox was buried at Wallace Memorial Cemetery, 16155 Midland Trail West, Crawley, Greenbrier Co., West Virginia.5,7 Her Social Security Number was 236-42-4114.8 She was born on May 1, 1908 at Page, Fayette Co., West Virginia.4,8 As of September 2, 1925,her married name was Malay.4 She married Armick "Armie" Malay on September 2, 1925 at Sewell, Fayette Co., West Virginia.4 Carmel Lucille Cox died on January 5, 1985 at Maplewood, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 76.5 She Mrs. Carmel Lucille Malay, 76, of Clifftop, Fayette County, died Saturday at the home of her daughter, Helena Barnett, in Maplewood after a long illness. Also surviving: daughters, Margie M. Hizer of Hilton Village near Rainelle, and Arlene Bottomly of Bellwood; sons, Robert E. and Lorenzie, both of Oak Hill, Loren E. of Beckley; sisters, Bessie Dove and Margaret Robinson, both of Oak Hill, and Thena Meeks of Kingsport, Tenn; brothers, John (sic) Cox of Delaware and Harry Cox of Oak Hill; 24 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Wallace-Wallace Cemetery, Clintonville. on January 6, 1985.5

Census Records

1910Dwelling 29, District 129, Greenbrier, Summers Co., West Virginia1
1920Dwelling 64, District 132, Greenbrier, Summers Co., West Virginia2
1930Dwelling 133, District 37, Sewell Mountain, Fayette Co., West Virginia9
1940Dwelling 290, District 10-49, Sewell Mountain, Fayette Co., West Virginia10

Family

Armick "Armie" Malay b. May 19, 1904, d. January, 1981
Marriage*Carmel Lucille Cox married Armick "Armie" Malay on September 2, 1925 at Sewell, Fayette Co., West Virginia.4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Eunice Mandy Cox obituary in the Jan 12, 1977 edition.
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Malay-Cox marriage record.
  5. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Carmel Lucille Malay obituary in the Jan 6, 1985 edition.
  6. [S2049] Beckley Raleigh Register, From the William N. Cox obituary in the Jul 3, 1961 edition.
  7. [S5116] Wallace Memorial Cemetery, Greenbrier Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  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. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Harrah-Malay marriage record.
  12. [S798] Register Herald, From the Arbutus Arlene Bottomly obituary in the May 22, 2006 edition.
  13. [S798] Register Herald, From the Lorenzie Clyde Malay obituary in the Dec 3, 2000 edition.
  14. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  15. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  16. [S8165] High Lawn Funeral Home, online www.highlawnfuneralhomechapel.com, From the Robert Eugene Malay obituary.
  17. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Malay-Keith marriage record.
  18. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Bunch-Malay marriage record.
  19. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  20. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Malay-Grimmett marriage record.
  21. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Barnett-Malay marriage record.
  22. [S798] Register Herald, From the Helena Mae Barnett obituary in the Apr 12, 2012 edition.

Gertrude Susan "Gertie" Chapman1,2,3

F, b. September 4, 1908, d. July 14, 1967
     Her Social Security Number was 233-52-9501.2 Gertrude Susan "Gertie" Chapman was buried at Hilltop Union Cemetery, Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.4,3 She was born on September 4, 1908 at Marlinton, Pocahontas Co., West Virginia.4,2,3 As of April 6, 1928,her married name was Cox.1 She married Harry Cleo Cox, son of William Nelson Cox and Eunice Mandy Alley, on April 6, 1928 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.1,3 Gertrude Susan "Gertie" Chapman died on July 14, 1967 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 58.2,3 She Mrs. Gertrude Susan Cox, 58, of Oak Hill, died in her home at 9:10 a. m. Friday following a heart attack. Born in Marlinton, Sept. 4, 1908, she was a member of the Nettie Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband, Harry, three brothers, Chester B. Chapman, Columbus, Ohio and Vester and Billie Chapman of Toledo, Ohio and three daughters, Myrle Bragg of Pittsburgh, Pa., Mrs. Leona Ross of Andover, Ohio, and Mrs. Goldie Cribbs of Luna Pier, Mich. Burial will follow in Hilltop Cemetery. on July 16, 1967.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 180, District 37, Sewell Mountain, Fayette Co., West Virginia5
1940Dwelling 242, District 10-49, Sewell Mountain, Fayette Co., West Virginia6

Family

Harry Cleo Cox b. April 8, 1903, d. November 14, 1986
Marriage*Gertrude Susan "Gertie" Chapman married Harry Cleo Cox, son of William Nelson Cox and Eunice Mandy Alley, on April 6, 1928 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.1,3 

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Cox-Chapman marriage record.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Gertrude Susan Cox death record.
  3. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Gertrude Susan Cox obituary in the Jul 16, 1967 edition.
  4. [S5762] Hilltop Union Cemetery, Fayette Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.