Murl Ruby Lykens1,2,3

F, b. May 16, 1912, d. September 26, 1991
FatherRoman Christopher Columbus D. "Lum" Lycans4,3 b. October 22, 1879, d. January 28, 1948
MotherLucretia Webb4,3 b. December 3, 1879, d. December 18, 1945
     Murl Ruby Lykens was buried at Valley View Memorial Park, Hurricane, Putnam Co., West Virginia.2,5 Her Social Security Number was 235-92-1181.6 She was born on May 16, 1912 at Decota, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.6,3,5 As of February 14, 1931,her married name was Mattei.5 She married Alfonso Mattei on February 14, 1931.5 Murl Ruby Lykens died on September 26, 1991 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 79.6,2,5 She Mrs. Murl Ruby Mattei, 79, of 3118 Virginia Ave., Hurricane, died Sept. 26, 1991, in Memorial Division, CAMC, of a short illness. She was a lifelong Putnam County resident and a member of Calvary Apostolic Church, Hurricane. Surviving: daughters, Jo Swann of Scott Depot, Kay Burdette of Milton; son, Robert of Parkersburg; sisters, Eva Boswell of Marmet, Pearl Hughart of Charleston; brother, Jess Lykens of Charleston; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Service will be 2 p.m. Sunday at Calvary Apostolic Church with the Rev. Doug Peters officiating. Burial will be in Valley View Memorial Park, Hurricane. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. today at Allen Funeral Home, Hurricane. on September 28, 1991.2

Census Records

1920Dwelling 16, District 77, Cabin Creek, Kanawha Co., West Virginia4
1930Dwelling 9, District 17, Cabin Creek, Kanawha Co., West Virginia7
1940Dwelling 112, District 6-72, Grant, Cabell Co., West Virginia8

Family

Alfonso Mattei b. May 10, 1894, d. February 3, 1989
Marriage*Murl Ruby Lykens married Alfonso Mattei on February 14, 1931.5 
Children
  • Jo Mattei2
  • Kay Mattei2
  • Robert Mattei8,2

Citations

  1. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Vinnie Lykens obituary in the Jun 22, 1950 edition.
  2. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Murl Ruby Mattei obituary in the Sep 28, 1991 edition.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S4074] Valley View Memorial Park, Putnam Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Alfonso Mattei1

M, b. May 10, 1894, d. February 3, 1989
     Alfonso Mattei was buried at Valley View Memorial Park, Hurricane, Putnam Co., West Virginia.1 His Social Security Number was 235-60-4464.2 He was born on May 10, 1894 at Italy.1,3,2 He married Murl Ruby Lykens, daughter of Roman Christopher Columbus D. "Lum" Lycans and Lucretia Webb, on February 14, 1931.1 Alfonso Mattei died on February 3, 1989 at West Virginia at age 94.1,2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 112, District 6-72, Grant, Cabell Co., West Virginia3

Occupation

1940Farmer3

Family

Murl Ruby Lykens b. May 16, 1912, d. September 26, 1991
Marriage*Alfonso Mattei married Murl Ruby Lykens, daughter of Roman Christopher Columbus D. "Lum" Lycans and Lucretia Webb, on February 14, 1931.1 
Children
  • Jo Mattei4
  • Kay Mattei4
  • Robert Mattei3,4

Citations

  1. [S4074] Valley View Memorial Park, Putnam Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  2. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Murl Ruby Mattei obituary in the Sep 28, 1991 edition.

Eva Mae Lycans1,2

F, b. April 24, 1923, d. April 18, 2007
FatherRoman Christopher Columbus D. "Lum" Lycans1,3,2 b. October 22, 1879, d. January 28, 1948
MotherLucretia Webb1,3,2 b. December 3, 1879, d. December 18, 1945
     Her Social Security Number was 233-60-6628.4 Her married name was Boswell.1 Eva Mae Lycans married Henry Boswell.5,6 Eva Mae Lycans was born on April 24, 1923 at Eskdale, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.4,2 She died on April 18, 2007 at West Virginia at age 83.4

Census Records

1930Dwelling 9, District 17, Cabin Creek, Kanawha Co., West Virginia7
1940Dwelling 424, District 20-21, Cabin Creek, Kanawha Co., West Virginia3

Family

Henry Boswell b. August 27, 1925, d. November 15, 2006
Marriage*Eva Mae Lycans married Henry Boswell.5,6 
Child

Citations

  1. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Vinnie Lykens obituary in the Jun 22, 1950 edition.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Boswell-Harris marriage record.
  6. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

Henry Boswell1,2,3,4

M, b. August 27, 1925, d. November 15, 2006
     Henry Boswell was buried at Montgomery Memorial Park, Route 60, London, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.4 His Social Security Number was 236-38-3723.5 He married Eva Mae Lycans, daughter of Roman Christopher Columbus D. "Lum" Lycans and Lucretia Webb.2,1 Henry Boswell was born on August 27, 1925 at West Virginia.3,5 He died on November 15, 2006 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 81.5,4 He Henry Boswell, 81, of Dry Branch died Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2006, in CAMC Memorial Hospital. He was a retired sawmill worker. He is survived by his wife, Eva Mae Boswell of Dry Branch; brother, Harry Boswell of Gauley Bridge; nephew, Jake Boswell; and niece, Dee Beckner. Graveside service will be 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 17, at the Montgomery Memorial Park Mausoleum, London, with the Rev. Tom Boothe officiating. Burial will follow in the memorial park. on November 17, 2006.4

Family

Eva Mae Lycans b. April 24, 1923, d. April 18, 2007
Marriage*He married Eva Mae Lycans, daughter of Roman Christopher Columbus D. "Lum" Lycans and Lucretia Webb.2,1 
Child

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Boswell-Harris marriage record.
  3. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  4. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Henry Boswell obituary in the Nov 17, 2006 edition.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Pearl Marie Lycans1,2,3

F, b. December 20, 1919, d. December 23, 2002
FatherRoman Christopher Columbus D. "Lum" Lycans1 b. October 22, 1879, d. January 28, 1948
MotherLucretia Webb1 b. December 3, 1879, d. December 18, 1945
     Pearl Marie Lycans was buried at Teays Hill Cemetery, St. Albans, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.4 Her married name was Hughart.4 She married Herman L. "Leffie" Hughart.5 Pearl Marie Lycans was born on December 20, 1919 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.1,6 As of December 19, 1946,her married name was House.3 She married William Joseph House on December 19, 1946 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.3 As of September 8, 1961,her married name was Cook.7 Pearl Marie Lycans married Ronald Lane Cooke on September 8, 1961 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.7 Pearl Marie Lycans died on December 23, 2002 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 83.4 She CHARLESTON - Pearl M. Hughart, 83, of Charleston died Dec. 23, 2002. Service will be 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 26, at Teays Valley Memorial Gardens, Winfield. Cunningham-Parker-Johnson Funeral Home, Charleston, is in charge of arrangements. on December 24, 2002.4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 16, District 77, Cabin Creek, Kanawha Co., West Virginia1
1930Dwelling 9, District 17, Cabin Creek, Kanawha Co., West Virginia8

Family 1

Herman L. "Leffie" Hughart b. December 16, 1914, d. August 31, 1992
Marriage*Pearl Marie Lycans married Herman L. "Leffie" Hughart.5 

Family 2

William Joseph House
Marriage*Pearl Marie Lycans married William Joseph House on December 19, 1946 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.3 

Family 3

Ronald Lane Cooke
Marriage*Pearl Marie Lycans married Ronald Lane Cooke on September 8, 1961 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.7 

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Jesse J. Lycans obituary in the Nov 30, 1995 edition.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the House-Lycans marriage record.
  4. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Pearl M. Hughart obituary in the Dec 24, 2002 edition.
  5. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Herman Leffie Hughart obituary.
  6. [S1235] Ancestry.com, U.S. Public Records Index, Volume 1.
  7. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Cook-Likens marriage record.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

Jesse James "Jess" Lycans1,2,3

M, b. June 2, 1916, d. November 28, 1995
FatherRoman Christopher Columbus D. "Lum" Lycans1,4 b. October 22, 1879, d. January 28, 1948
MotherLucretia Webb1,4 b. December 3, 1879, d. December 18, 1945
     His Social Security Number was 235-18-9529.5 Jesse James "Jess" Lycans was buried at Grandview Memorial Park, Dunbar, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.2 He married Lucille Unknown.6 Jesse James "Jess" Lycans was born on June 2, 1916 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.5,3 He died on November 28, 1995 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 79.5,2 He Jesse J. Lycans, 79, of Charleston died Nov. 28, 1995, at the home of his daughter, Sharon E. Sizemore of Montgomery, after a short illness. He was retired from FMC, Nitro, and the city of Charleston. He was an Army veteran of World War II and a member of VFW Post 8129, Charleston. Surviving: son, Carl B. of Elizabeth City, N.C; daughters, Brenda K. Bryant of Montgomery, Marilyn Y. Bowles and Renay C. Lycans, both of Charleston; sisters, Pearl Marie Hughart of Charleston, Eva Boswell of Chelyan; 14 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Service will be 1 p.m. Friday at Cunningham-Parker-Johnson Funeral Home, with the Rev. Philip Bowles officiating. Burial will be in Grandview Memorial Park, Dunbar, with military rites conducted by VFW Post 8129. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home. on November 30, 1995.2

Census Records

1920Dwelling 16, District 77, Cabin Creek, Kanawha Co., West Virginia1
1930Dwelling 9, District 17, Cabin Creek, Kanawha Co., West Virginia7
1940Dwelling 424, District 20-21, Cabin Creek, Kanawha Co., West Virginia4

Occupation

1940State road worker4

Family 1

Lucille Unknown b. July 7, 1916, d. February, 1986
Marriage*Jesse James "Jess" Lycans married Lucille Unknown.6 
Children
  • Carl B. Lycans2
  • Brenda Kay Lycans2

Family 2

Children
  • Sharon E. Lycans2
  • Marilyn Y. Lycans2
  • Renay C. Lycans2

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Jesse J. Lycans obituary in the Nov 30, 1995 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. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Aug 9, 1958 edition.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

Cleve Franklin Lykins Jr.1,2

M, b. October 7, 1962, d. March 11, 1976
FatherCleve Franklin Lykins1 b. August 31, 1925, d. May 18, 1998
MotherLaura Edith Bragg1
     His Social Security Number was 234-02-4599.3 Cleve Franklin Lykins Jr. was buried at Ronda Cemetery, Ronda, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.1,2 He was born on October 7, 1962 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.3 He died on March 11, 1976 at Dry Branch, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 13.1 He Service will be Sunday for a 13-year-old boy found dead near his home at Dry Branch earlier this week. An autopsy performed on Cleve Lykins Jr., who was found dead Thursday beside a road near his home did not reveal any external injuries, authorities said. Service has been scheduled for 3 p.m. in the Dry Branch Free Will Baptist Church with the Rev. Forest Cooper officiating. Burial will be in Ronda Cemetery. Surviving young Lykins are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Cleve Lykins Sr. of Dry Branch; brothers, Carl and Jamie at home; sisters, Brenda, Barbara and Mary, at home. The body was to be taken to the home today at 2 p.m. from Pryor Funeral Home in East Bank. Friends may call today at the home. on March 13, 1976.1

Citations

  1. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Cleve Lykins Jr. obituary in the Mar 13, 1976 edition.
  2. [S3781] Ronda Cemetery, Kanawha Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Herman L. "Leffie" Hughart1,2

M, b. December 16, 1914, d. August 31, 1992
     His Social Security Number was 235-18-3306.3 Herman L. "Leffie" Hughart was buried at Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens, 5233 Rocky Fork Road, Cross Lanes, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.1,2 He Herman Leffie Hughart, 78, of Charleston, died Monday, Aug. 31, 1992, at home after a long illness. He was retired from Pittman Snacks Co. with 20 years of service. He was a lifelong resident of Kanawha County. Surviving: wife, Pearl Hughart; brothers, Chester of Charleston, Donald of London, Ky; sister, Delcie Buford of Belle. Graveside service will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens, Cross Lanes, with the Rev. Clarence Edens officiating.1 He married Pearl Marie Lycans, daughter of Roman Christopher Columbus D. "Lum" Lycans and Lucretia Webb.1 Herman L. "Leffie" Hughart was born on December 16, 1914 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.3 He died on August 31, 1992 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 77.1,3

Family

Pearl Marie Lycans b. December 20, 1919, d. December 23, 2002
Marriage*He married Pearl Marie Lycans, daughter of Roman Christopher Columbus D. "Lum" Lycans and Lucretia Webb.1 

Citations

  1. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Herman Leffie Hughart obituary.
  2. [S4499] Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens, Kanawha Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.