Mary Elizabeth Bobbitt1,2,3

F, b. January 26, 1908, d. December 10, 1987
FatherDavid Albert Bobbitt1,4,5,2,3 b. March 20, 1876, d. September 25, 1956
MotherTiny Kate Hedrick1,4,5,2,3 b. April 2, 1887, d. September 16, 1961
     Her Social Security Number was 230-18-9765.6 Mary Elizabeth Bobbitt was buried at Fort Hill Memorial Park, 5196 Fort Avenue, Lynchburg, Virginia.3 She was born on January 26, 1908 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.2,3,6 As of December 24, 1925,her married name was Mason.2 She married Carlton Rosser Mason on December 24, 1925 at Lynchburg, Virginia.2,3 Mary Elizabeth Bobbitt died on December 10, 1987 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 79.3

Census Records

1910Dwelling 61, District 91, Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia1
1920Dwelling 22, District 156, Pigg River, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia4
1930Dwelling 34, District 156, Lynchburg, Virginia5
1930Dwelling 97, District 6, Lynchburg, Virginia5

Family

Carlton Rosser Mason b. July 31, 1897, d. March 8, 1982
Marriage*Mary Elizabeth Bobbitt married Carlton Rosser Mason on December 24, 1925 at Lynchburg, Virginia.2,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  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. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S1042] News & Advance, The, From the Elizabeth Kate Mason Gallier obituary in the Jan 5, 2007 edition.
  9. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  10. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Jesse Lee C. "Jessie" Bobbitt1,2,3,4

M, b. September 13, 1909, d. August 16, 1990
FatherDavid Albert Bobbitt1,5,6,7,4 b. March 20, 1876, d. September 25, 1956
MotherTiny Kate Hedrick1,5,6,7,4 b. April 2, 1887, d. September 16, 1961
     Jesse Lee C. "Jessie" Bobbitt was buried at Spring Hill Cemetery, 3000 Fort Avenue, Lynchburg, Virginia.3,4 His Social Security Number was 225-03-7182.8 He was born on September 13, 1909 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.2,3,8,9,4 He died on August 16, 1990 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 80.3,8,9,4

Census Records

1910Dwelling 61, District 91, Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia1
1920Dwelling 22, District 156, Pigg River, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia5
1930Dwelling 34, District 156, Lynchburg, Virginia6
1940Dwelling 24, District 111-28, Lynchburg, Virginia10

Occupation

1930Shoe factory worker6
1940Shoe factory worker10

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  3. [S3452] Spring Hill Cemetery, Lynchburg, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the David Albert Bobbitt obituary in the Sep 28, 1956 edition.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Emma Wade Bobbitt1,2,3,4,5

F, b. December 9, 1910, d. February 8, 1973
FatherDavid Albert Bobbitt1,2,3,6,7,4,5 b. March 20, 1876, d. September 25, 1956
MotherTiny Kate Hedrick1,2,3,6,7,4,5 b. April 2, 1887, d. September 16, 1961
     Emma Wade Bobbitt was buried at Spring Hill Cemetery, 3000 Fort Avenue, Lynchburg, Virginia.3,8 Her Social Security Number was 240-01-8511.9 She was born on December 9, 1910 at Gretna, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia; The SSDI has a brith date of Dec 10, 1910.2,3,8,5,9 As of March 10, 1928,her married name was Towler.5 She married Jesse Albert Towler on March 10, 1928 at Lynchburg, Virginia.5 Emma Wade Bobbitt and Jesse Albert Towler were divorced on July 17, 1935 at Lynchburg, Virginia.10 Emma Wade Bobbitt married William Hudson Morris on July 19, 1941 at Durham, Durham Co., North Carolina.4 Emma Wade Bobbitt and William Hudson Morris were divorced before December, 1953.7 As of December 16, 1953,her married name was Morris.7 Emma Wade Bobbitt married William Hudson Morris on December 16, 1953 at Hanover Co., Virginia.3,7 Emma Wade Bobbitt and William Hudson Morris were divorced on December 12, 1956 at Hanover Co., Virginia.10 As of May 25, 1957,her married name was Eastman.10 Emma Wade Bobbitt married Hermann Willie Eastman on May 25, 1957 at Richmond, Virginia.10 Emma Wade Bobbitt and Hermann Willie Eastman were divorced on June 4, 1964 at Henrico Co., Virginia.10 Emma Wade Bobbitt died on February 8, 1973 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 62.3,8

Census Records

1920Dwelling 22, District 156, Pigg River, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 242, District 32-85, Durham, Durham Co., North Carolina11

Occupation

1940Mill worker11

Family 1

Jesse Albert Towler b. circa 1906
Marriage*Emma Wade Bobbitt married Jesse Albert Towler on March 10, 1928 at Lynchburg, Virginia.5 
Divorce* Emma Wade Bobbitt and Jesse Albert Towler were divorced on July 17, 1935 at Lynchburg, Virginia.10 

Family 2

William Hudson Morris b. October 9, 1913, d. August 2, 1959
Marriage*Emma Wade Bobbitt married William Hudson Morris on July 19, 1941 at Durham, Durham Co., North Carolina.4 
Divorce* Emma Wade Bobbitt and William Hudson Morris were divorced before December, 1953.7 
Marriage Emma Wade Bobbitt married William Hudson Morris on December 16, 1953 at Hanover Co., Virginia.3,7 
Divorce Emma Wade Bobbitt and William Hudson Morris were divorced on December 12, 1956 at Hanover Co., Virginia.10 

Family 3

Hermann Willie Eastman b. September 16, 1899, d. November 8, 1989
Marriage*Emma Wade Bobbitt married Hermann Willie Eastman on May 25, 1957 at Richmond, Virginia.10 
Divorce* Emma Wade Bobbitt and Hermann Willie Eastman were divorced on June 4, 1964 at Henrico Co., Virginia.10 

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S5158] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.
  5. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  6. [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the David Albert Bobbitt obituary in the Sep 28, 1956 edition.
  7. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  8. [S3452] Spring Hill Cemetery, Lynchburg, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Elva Kate Bobbitt1,2,3,4

F, b. August 18, 1912, d. May 6, 1993
FatherDavid Albert Bobbitt1,2,3,5 b. March 20, 1876, d. September 25, 1956
MotherTiny Kate Hedrick1,2,3,5 b. April 2, 1887, d. September 16, 1961
     Her Social Security Number was 226-03-1652.6 Elva Kate Bobbitt was born on August 18, 1912 at Pigg River, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.2,6 As of December 21, 1929,her married name was Scott.3 She married Oscar Meritt Scott on December 21, 1929 at Lynchburg, Virginia.3 Elva Kate Bobbitt died on May 6, 1993 at Des Moines, King Co., Washington, at age 80.4,6

Census Records

1920Dwelling 22, District 156, Pigg River, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia1
1930Dwelling 170, District 23, Lynchburg, Virginia7
1940Dwelling 90, District 111-33, Lynchburg, Virginia8

Occupation

1930Hosiery mill worker7
1940Hosiery mill worker8

Family

Oscar Meritt Scott b. October 22, 1907, d. December 31, 1971
Marriage*Elva Kate Bobbitt married Oscar Meritt Scott on December 21, 1929 at Lynchburg, Virginia.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  3. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  4. [S453] Washington State Department of Health, Washington Death Index, 1940-2014.
  5. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  10. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Annie Wilmeth Bobbitt1,2

F, b. March 7, 1915, d. December 13, 2002
FatherDavid Albert Bobbitt1,3,4,2 b. March 20, 1876, d. September 25, 1956
MotherTiny Kate Hedrick1,3,4,2 b. April 2, 1887, d. September 16, 1961
     Her Social Security Number was 226-03-7176.5 Annie Wilmeth Bobbitt was buried at Fort Hill Memorial Park, 5196 Fort Avenue, Lynchburg, Virginia.6 She was born on March 7, 1915 at Pigg River, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.4,5 As of January 27, 1934,her married name was Stennette.2 She married Carlisle Duval Stennette on January 27, 1934 at Lynchburg, Virginia.2,7 Annie Wilmeth Bobbitt died on December 13, 2002 at Alexandria, Virginia, at age 87.5,7,8

Census Records

1920Dwelling 22, District 156, Pigg River, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia1
1930Dwelling 34, District 156, Lynchburg, Virginia3
1940Dwelling 127, District 111-34, Lynchburg, Virginia9

Occupation

1940Hosiery mill worker9

Family

Carlisle Duval Stennette b. January 29, 1912, d. August 25, 1990
Marriage*Annie Wilmeth Bobbitt married Carlisle Duval Stennette on January 27, 1934 at Lynchburg, Virginia.2,7 
Children
  • Sylvia Faye Stennette9,10
  • Neal Duval Stennette9
  • Patricia Ann Stennette11,10

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  6. [S4721] Fort Hill Memorial Park, Lynchburg, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  11. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Bertha David Bobbitt1,2,3,4

F, b. August 15, 1916, d. September 4, 1972
FatherDavid Albert Bobbitt1,5,2,3 b. March 20, 1876, d. September 25, 1956
MotherTiny Kate Hedrick1,5,2,3 b. April 2, 1887, d. September 16, 1961
     Bertha David Bobbitt was buried at Maplewood Cemetery, Durham, Durham Co., North Carolina.2 Her Social Security Number was 240-01-2202.2 She was born on August 15, 1916 at Pigg River, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.2,3 As of June 29, 1940,her married name was Morgan.6 She married Alexander Young Morgan on June 29, 1940 at Durham, Durham Co., North Carolina.2,4,6 Bertha David Bobbitt died on September 4, 1972 at Durham, Durham Co., North Carolina, at age 56.2,4 She Mrs. Bertha Bobbitt Morgan, 56, of 2510 Thome St. died last night at Watts Hospital after an extended illness. Born in Pittsylvannia County, Virginia, she was employed for the past 22 years with the American Tobacco Co. and was a member of the Park View Baptist Church. Surviving are her husband, Alexander Y. Morgan; one son, Danny Y. Morgan with the U.S. Navy; six sisters, Mrs. R. B. Haley of Gretna, Va., Mrs. C. R. Mason, Mrs. Emma B. Morris, Mrs. Elva Scott, Rhinelander, Mrs. C. D. Stennette and Mrs. Doris Byrd, all of Lynchburg, Va; four brothers, Jesse L. Bobbitt and R. W. Bobbitt, both of Lynchburg, Obed Bobbitt of Filmore, Calif., and Ello Bobbitt of Lynchburg, Va. on September 5, 1972.4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 22, District 156, Pigg River, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia1
1930Dwelling 34, District 156, Lynchburg, Virginia5
1940Dwelling 242, District 32-85, Durham, Durham Co., North Carolina7

Occupation

1940Tobacco factory worker7

Family

Alexander Young Morgan b. June 17, 1915, d. August 25, 1992
Marriage*Bertha David Bobbitt married Alexander Young Morgan on June 29, 1940 at Durham, Durham Co., North Carolina.2,4,6 
Child
  • Danny Y. Morgan4

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1653] Bureau of Vital Statistics North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates, 1909-1976.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S12444] Durham Sun, The, From the Bertha Bobbitt Morgan obituary in the Sep 5, 1972 edition.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S5158] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Ollie Haten Bobbitt1,2,3,4

M, b. September 24, 1920, d. January 24, 1960
FatherDavid Albert Bobbitt1,5,6,7 b. March 20, 1876, d. September 25, 1956
MotherTiny Kate Hedrick1,5,6,7 b. April 2, 1887, d. September 16, 1961
     Ollie Haten Bobbitt was buried at Spring Hill Cemetery, 3000 Fort Avenue, Lynchburg, Virginia.3,4,7 He was born on September 24, 1920 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.5,8,2,3,4,7 He married Louise Peggy Spradlin on August 26, 1939 at Lynchburg, Virginia.5 Ollie Haten Bobbitt and Louise Peggy Spradlin were divorced on October 28, 1953 at Lynchburg, Virginia.9 Ollie Haten Bobbitt married Helen Marie Vasser on March 31, 1956 at Amherst Co., Virginia.5 Ollie Haten Bobbitt died on January 24, 1960 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 39.3,4,7

Census Records

1930Dwelling 34, District 156, Lynchburg, Virginia1
1940Dwelling 24, District 111-28, Lynchburg, Virginia10

Occupation

1940Hosiery mill worker10

Family 1

Louise Peggy Spradlin b. September 10, 1924, d. September 19, 2015
Marriage*Ollie Haten Bobbitt married Louise Peggy Spradlin on August 26, 1939 at Lynchburg, Virginia.5 
Divorce* Ollie Haten Bobbitt and Louise Peggy Spradlin were divorced on October 28, 1953 at Lynchburg, Virginia.9 
Children

Family 2

Helen Marie Vasser b. September 21, 1909, d. April 5, 1999
Marriage*Ollie Haten Bobbitt married Helen Marie Vasser on March 31, 1956 at Amherst Co., Virginia.5 

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  3. [S3565] The National Archives and Records Administration, U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963.
  4. [S3452] Spring Hill Cemetery, Lynchburg, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  5. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  6. [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the David Albert Bobbitt obituary in the Sep 28, 1956 edition.
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  8. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  9. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S5103] Norris Funeral Services, Inc. and Crematory, online www.norrisfuneral.com, From the Ollie H. Bobbitt, Jr. obituary.
  13. [S12446] Whitten Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, online www.whittenfuneralhome.com, From the Jesse Lee Columbus Bobbitt, Sr. obituary.

Rawleigh Wilson Bobbitt1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. November 20, 1922, d. March 31, 2006
FatherDavid Albert Bobbitt1,2,8,4 b. March 20, 1876, d. September 25, 1956
MotherTiny Kate Hedrick1,2,8,4 b. April 2, 1887, d. September 16, 1961
     Rawleigh Wilson Bobbitt was buried at Fort Hill Memorial Park, 5196 Fort Avenue, Lynchburg, Virginia.5 His Social Security Number was 231-12-1293.2 He was born on November 20, 1922 at Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.2,3,9 He married Lillian Elizabeth Foster on February 9, 1944 at Amherst Co., Virginia.4,6 Rawleigh Wilson Bobbitt died on March 31, 2006 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 83.2,7,10

Census Records

1930Dwelling 34, District 156, Lynchburg, Virginia1

Family

Lillian Elizabeth Foster b. January 17, 1926, d. April 5, 2013
Marriage*Rawleigh Wilson Bobbitt married Lillian Elizabeth Foster on February 9, 1944 at Amherst Co., Virginia.4,6 
Children
  • Donald Wilson Bobbitt6
  • Darrell Stephen Bobbitt6,4
  • Starlett Kay Bobbitt6,4
  • David Bryan Bobbitt6,4

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  5. [S4721] Fort Hill Memorial Park, Lynchburg, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  6. [S1042] News & Advance, The, From the Lillian Foster Bobbitt obituary in the Apr 7, 2013 edition.
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  8. [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the David Albert Bobbitt obituary in the Sep 28, 1956 edition.
  9. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Obed Bobbitt1,2,3,4,5

M, b. January 6, 1927, d. June 9, 1989
FatherDavid Albert Bobbitt1,6,7,4,8 b. March 20, 1876, d. September 25, 1956
MotherTiny Kate Hedrick1,6,7,4,8 b. April 2, 1887, d. September 16, 1961
     Obed Bobbitt was buried at El Cajon Cemetery, 2080 Dehesa Road, El Cajon, San Diego Co., California.3,9 His Social Security Number was 228-26-1002.8 He was born on January 6, 1927 at Lynchburg, Virginia.2,3,8,10,5 He married Venetha Ruth Adams on April 18, 1952 at Raleigh, Wake Co., North Carolina.3,4 Obed Bobbitt died on June 9, 1989 at Denver, Denver Co., Colorado, at age 62.3,8,11,10 He EL CAJON - Services for Obed Bobbitt, 62 of Titusville, Fla., and California, will be 10 a.m. Friday. Burial will follow at El Cajon Cemetery. Mr. Bobbitt was born Jan. 6, 1927 in Lynchburg, Va., and died Friday at the VA Medical Center in Denver, Colo. He was employed as an aerospace, engineer for Martin Marietta Corporation and the Lockheed Corp. in California and Florida. He was raised and educated in Lynchburg and received his engineering degree from Walla Walla College in College Place, Wash. Mr. Bobbitt was an officer with the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Inc., a member of the Society of Automotive Engineers and an officer in the Martin Marietta Management Club. He was listed in the Leaders in American Science, Dictionary of International Biographies, 2000 Men of Achievement, Who's Who in the West and served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and the Korean War. Survivors include his wife, Venetha R. Bobbitt of Titusville, Fla; one son, Jerry Lee Bobbitt of Lakeside; four daughters, Joyce Hardin of Denver, Colo., Virginia Mae Jeffrey and Tina Louise Bobbitt, both of College Place, Wash., and Jeanette Fay Bobbitt of California; four sisters, lone Haley of Gretna, Va., Elva Scott of Rhinelander, Wis., Anne Stennette and Doris Nicholas, both of Lynchburg, Va; three brothers, Jesse Lee Bobbitt and R.W. Bobbitt, both of Lynchburg, Ello Bobbitt of Forest, Va; eight grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. on June 13, 1989.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 34, District 156, Lynchburg, Virginia1
1940Dwelling 233, District 16-21, Seneca, Campbell Co., Virginia6

Family

Venetha Ruth Adams b. October 25, 1932, d. September 28, 2010
Marriage*Obed Bobbitt married Venetha Ruth Adams on April 18, 1952 at Raleigh, Wake Co., North Carolina.3,4 
Children
  • Joyce Bobbitt3
  • Jeanette Fay Bobbitt3
  • Jerry Lee Bobbitt3
  • Virginia Mae Bobbitt3
  • Tina Louise Bobbitt3

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  3. [S4396] Lompoc Record, From the Obed Bobbitt obituary in the Jun 13, 1989 edition.
  4. [S5158] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.
  5. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the David Albert Bobbitt obituary in the Sep 28, 1956 edition.
  8. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  9. [S4427] El Cajon Cemetery, San Diego Co., CA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  10. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  11. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Ello Jack Bobbitt Sr.1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. January 18, 1929, d. April 27, 1995
FatherDavid Albert Bobbitt1,7,8,2,3,5 b. March 20, 1876, d. September 25, 1956
MotherTiny Kate Hedrick1,7,8,2,3,5 b. April 2, 1887, d. September 16, 1961
     His Social Security Number was 228-26-4383.2 Ello Jack Bobbitt Sr. was buried at Virginia Memorial Park, Forest, Bedford Co., Virginia.4,5 He was born on January 18, 1929 at Lynchburg, Virginia.2,4,9,5 He married Ruth Naomi Wilcher on March 3, 1950 at Lynchburg, Virginia.3,6 Ello Jack Bobbitt Sr. died on April 27, 1995 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 66.2,10,4,9,5

Census Records

1930Dwelling 34, District 156, Lynchburg, Virginia1
1940Dwelling 233, District 16-21, Seneca, Campbell Co., Virginia7

Family

Ruth Naomi Wilcher b. December 16, 1923, d. October 19, 2008
Marriage*Ello Jack Bobbitt Sr. married Ruth Naomi Wilcher on March 3, 1950 at Lynchburg, Virginia.3,6 
Children
  • Delores Marie Bobbitt6
  • Ello Jack Bobbitt Jr.6,3

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S5425] Virginia Memorial Park, Bedford Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S1042] News & Advance, The, From the Ruth Naomi Bobbitt obituary in the Oct 22, 2008 edition.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the David Albert Bobbitt obituary in the Sep 28, 1956 edition.
  9. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Doris Rebecca Bobbitt1,2,3

F, b. March 31, 1931, d. January 1, 1997
FatherDavid Albert Bobbitt4,2,3 b. March 20, 1876, d. September 25, 1956
MotherTiny Kate Hedrick4,2,3 b. April 2, 1887, d. September 16, 1961
     Her married name was Byrd.3 Doris Rebecca Bobbitt was buried at Spring Hill Cemetery, 3000 Fort Avenue, Lynchburg, Virginia.5 Her Social Security Number was 227-36-9349.3 She married James Ottis Byrd Sr.3,2 Doris Rebecca Bobbitt was born on March 31, 1931 at Lynchburg, Virginia.1,2,3,6,5 As of October 14, 1966,her married name was Gill.6 She married Ralph Reece Gill on October 14, 1966 at Chesterfield, Chesterfield Co., South Carolina.6 Doris Rebecca Bobbitt and Ralph Reece Gill were divorced on October 28, 1974 at Campbell Co., Virginia.6 As of March 18, 1975,her married name was Nicholas.2 Doris Rebecca Bobbitt married Joseph Woodrow Wilson Nicholas on March 18, 1975 at Lynchburg, Virginia.2 Doris Rebecca Bobbitt died on January 1, 1997 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 65.3,5,7,8

Census Records

1940Dwelling 233, District 16-21, Seneca, Campbell Co., Virginia4

Family 1

James Ottis Byrd Sr.
Marriage*Doris Rebecca Bobbitt married James Ottis Byrd Sr.3,2 
Child
  • James Ottis Byrd Jr.2

Family 2

Ralph Reece Gill b. May 14, 1926, d. May 4, 2001
Marriage*Doris Rebecca Bobbitt married Ralph Reece Gill on October 14, 1966 at Chesterfield, Chesterfield Co., South Carolina.6 
Divorce* Doris Rebecca Bobbitt and Ralph Reece Gill were divorced on October 28, 1974 at Campbell Co., Virginia.6 

Family 3

Joseph Woodrow Wilson Nicholas b. June 4, 1917, d. November 4, 1994
Marriage*Doris Rebecca Bobbitt married Joseph Woodrow Wilson Nicholas on March 18, 1975 at Lynchburg, Virginia.2 

Citations

  1. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S3452] Spring Hill Cemetery, Lynchburg, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  6. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

William Hudson Morris1,2,3,4,5

M, b. October 9, 1913, d. August 2, 1959
     William Hudson Morris was buried at Tabernacle United Methodist Church Cemetery, 385 Tabernacle Road, Black Mountain, Buncombe Co., North Carolina.6 He was born on October 9, 1913 at Durham, Durham Co., North Carolina.2,5,6 He married Emma Wade Bobbitt, daughter of David Albert Bobbitt and Tiny Kate Hedrick, on July 19, 1941 at Durham, Durham Co., North Carolina.4 William Hudson Morris and Emma Wade Bobbitt were divorced before December, 1953.2 William Hudson Morris married Emma Wade Bobbitt, daughter of David Albert Bobbitt and Tiny Kate Hedrick, on December 16, 1953 at Hanover Co., Virginia.1,2 William Hudson Morris and Emma Wade Bobbitt were divorced on December 12, 1956 at Hanover Co., Virginia.3 William Hudson Morris died on August 2, 1959 at age 45.6

Family

Emma Wade Bobbitt b. December 9, 1910, d. February 8, 1973
Marriage*He married Emma Wade Bobbitt, daughter of David Albert Bobbitt and Tiny Kate Hedrick, on July 19, 1941 at Durham, Durham Co., North Carolina.4 
Divorce William Hudson Morris and Emma Wade Bobbitt were divorced before December, 1953.2 
Marriage William Hudson Morris married Emma Wade Bobbitt, daughter of David Albert Bobbitt and Tiny Kate Hedrick, on December 16, 1953 at Hanover Co., Virginia.1,2 
Divorce* William Hudson Morris and Emma Wade Bobbitt were divorced on December 12, 1956 at Hanover Co., Virginia.3 

Citations

  1. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  4. [S5158] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.
  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. [S3565] The National Archives and Records Administration, U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963.

Helen Marie Vasser1,2,3,4,5

F, b. September 21, 1909, d. April 5, 1999
     Her Social Security Number was 230-03-4664.3 Helen Marie Vasser was buried at Rapps Mill Church Cemetery, Rapps Mill, Rockbridge Co., Virginia.2 She was born on September 21, 1909 at Bozeman, Gallatin Co., Montana.1,2,4,5 As of March 31, 1956,her married name was Bobbitt.1 She married Ollie Haten Bobbitt, son of David Albert Bobbitt and Tiny Kate Hedrick, on March 31, 1956 at Amherst Co., Virginia.1 Helen Marie Vasser died on April 5, 1999 at age 89.2,3,6

Family

Ollie Haten Bobbitt b. September 24, 1920, d. January 24, 1960
Marriage*She married Ollie Haten Bobbitt, son of David Albert Bobbitt and Tiny Kate Hedrick, on March 31, 1956 at Amherst Co., Virginia.1 

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S12445] Rapps Mill Church Cemetery, Rockbridge Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S7010] Montana State Historical Society, Montana, County Births and Deaths, 1830-2011.
  5. [S7021] Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Montana, Birth Records, 1897-1988.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Alexander Young Morgan1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. June 17, 1915, d. August 25, 1992
     His Social Security Number was 240-01-5793.7 Alexander Young Morgan was buried at Maplewood Cemetery, Durham, Durham Co., North Carolina.5 He was born on June 17, 1915 at Raleigh, Wake Co., North Carolina.3,4,7,6 He married Bertha David Bobbitt, daughter of David Albert Bobbitt and Tiny Kate Hedrick, on June 29, 1940 at Durham, Durham Co., North Carolina.1,2,8 Alexander Young Morgan died on August 25, 1992 at Raleigh, Wake Co., North Carolina, at age 77.3,5,7 He CARY - Mr. Alexander Young Morgan, 77, a resident of 201 S. Lake Street, Cary, died unexpectedly Tuesday evening. He was born and reared in Wake County and had been a resident of Durham for many years. He was retired from American Tobacco Company following 35 years of employment. He was a member of Park View Baptist Church. Surviving: son, Danny Y. Morgan of Cary; three brothers, Jessie Mark Morgan of Durham, Howard Morgan of Newport News, Va., and A.B. Morgan of Johnstown, Pa; two grandchildren. Graveside service will be conducted 11 a.m. Saturday, Maplewood Cemetery. on August 27, 1992.5

Family

Bertha David Bobbitt b. August 15, 1916, d. September 4, 1972
Marriage*He married Bertha David Bobbitt, daughter of David Albert Bobbitt and Tiny Kate Hedrick, on June 29, 1940 at Durham, Durham Co., North Carolina.1,2,8 
Child
  • Danny Y. Morgan2,5

Citations

  1. [S1653] Bureau of Vital Statistics North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates, 1909-1976.
  2. [S12444] Durham Sun, The, From the Bertha Bobbitt Morgan obituary in the Sep 5, 1972 edition.
  3. [S1028] North Carolina Archives and Records Section and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, North Carolina Death Indexes, 1908-2004.
  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. [S4037] News & Observer, The, From the Alexander Young Morgan obituary in the Aug 27, 1992 edition.
  6. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S5158] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.

Ardina "Dennie" "Dinnie" Bennett1,2,3

F, b. circa 1868, d. July 14, 1891
     Ardina "Dennie" "Dinnie" Bennett was born circa 1868.1 As of 1884,her married name was Hedrick.1 She married William C. "Willis" Hedrick, son of Christopher Columbus Hedrick and Nancy Yeatts, in 1884 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.1 Ardina "Dennie" "Dinnie" Bennett died on July 14, 1891 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.4

Family

William C. "Willis" Hedrick b. 1863, d. March 7, 1921
Marriage*She married William C. "Willis" Hedrick, son of Christopher Columbus Hedrick and Nancy Yeatts, in 1884 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1246] Yates Publishing, U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900.
  2. [S11769] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Birth Registers, 1853-1911.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S5752] Unknown compiler, Virginia, Deaths and Burials Index, 1853-1917.
  5. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698

Martin Andrew Hodges1,2,3,4

M, b. December 23, 1895, d. June 27, 1965
     His Social Security Number was 216-16-6721.5 Martin Andrew Hodges Services for Martin A. Hodges will be held at 2.30 P.M. Wednesday at the Ruck funeral establishment at 5305 Harford road. Mr. Hodges, 69, of 9127 Harford road, Towson, died yesterday at Fort Howard hospital. A native of Chatham, Va., Mr. Hodges came to the Baltimore area in 1921. Until his retirement three years ago, he operated a trash pickup route under contract with the Baltimore County Department of Sanitation. He is survived by his wife, Mary; a son, Martin, and two daughters, Mrs. Hilda M. Bowen and Mrs. Eula F. Hewitt.6 He was buried at Moreland Memorial Park, 1601 Taylor Avenue, Parkville, Baltimore Co., Maryland.7,3 He was born on December 23, 1895 at Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.1,7,5,2,3,6,4,8,9 He married Missie Wade Hedrick, daughter of William C. "Willis" Hedrick and Ardina "Dennie" "Dinnie" Bennett, on June 16, 1917 at Lynchburg, Virginia.1,10,11 Martin Andrew Hodges died on June 27, 1965 at Fort Howard, Baltimore Co., Maryland, at age 69.7,2,3,6

Family

Missie Wade Hedrick b. May 30, 1886, d. November 11, 1917
Marriage*He married Missie Wade Hedrick, daughter of William C. "Willis" Hedrick and Ardina "Dennie" "Dinnie" Bennett, on June 16, 1917 at Lynchburg, Virginia.1,10,11 

Citations

  1. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  2. [S9842] Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Veterans Administration Master Index, 1917-1940.
  3. [S3565] The National Archives and Records Administration, U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963.
  4. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S1710] Baltimore Sun, From the Martin A. Hodges obituary in the Jun 28, 1965 edition.
  7. [S10215] Moreland Memorial Park, Baltomore Co., MD, online www.findagrave.com.
  8. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  9. [S11769] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Birth Registers, 1853-1911.
  10. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  11. [S12438] Rigney Family Cemetery, Pittsylvania Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com.

James Daniel Chism1,2

M, b. August 5, 1882, d. January 12, 1913
     James Daniel Chism was born on August 5, 1882 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.3 He married Missie Wade Hedrick, daughter of William C. "Willis" Hedrick and Ardina "Dennie" "Dinnie" Bennett, on September 24, 1902 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.2 James Daniel Chism died on January 12, 1913 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 30; Died from a mine explosion.1

Census Records

1910Dwelling 291, District 103, Pigg River, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia4

Occupation

1910Miner4

Family

Missie Wade Hedrick b. May 30, 1886, d. November 11, 1917
Marriage*James Daniel Chism married Missie Wade Hedrick, daughter of William C. "Willis" Hedrick and Ardina "Dennie" "Dinnie" Bennett, on September 24, 1902 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  2. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  3. [S11769] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Birth Registers, 1853-1911.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  6. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  7. [S2883] Summit County Court of Common Pleas - Probate Division, Summit County, Ohio, Marriage Records, 1840-1980.

Ernest David Chism1,2

M, b. September 30, 1910, d. March 19, 1979
FatherJames Daniel Chism1 b. August 5, 1882, d. January 12, 1913
MotherMissie Wade Hedrick1 b. May 30, 1886, d. November 11, 1917
     Ernest David Chism was buried at Oak Grove Christian Church Cemetery, Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.1,2 His Social Security Number was 229-16-7840.3 He was born on September 30, 1910 at Altavista, Campbell Co., Virginia.1,4,2,3 He married Radah Pruitt on July 25, 1940 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.5,2 Ernest David Chism died on March 19, 1979 at Danville, Virginia, at age 68.1,2

Census Records

1920Dwelling 63, District 154, Dan River, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia6
1930Dwelling 36, District 6, Lynchburg, Virginia7
1940Dwelling 6, District 72-14, Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia8

Family

Radah Pruitt b. June 22, 1910, d. July 29, 2000
Marriage*Ernest David Chism married Radah Pruitt on July 25, 1940 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.5,2 
Child
  • Elizabeth L. Chism9,5

Citations

  1. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  2. [S6154] Oak Grove Christian Church Cemetery, Pittsylvania Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  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. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Radah Pruitt1,2,3

F, b. June 22, 1910, d. July 29, 2000
     Her Social Security Number was 223-26-6624.4 Radah Pruitt was buried at Oak Grove Christian Church Cemetery, Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.3 She was born on June 22, 1910 at Franklin Co., Virginia.2,4,3 As of July 25, 1940,her married name was Chism.2 She married Ernest David Chism, son of James Daniel Chism and Missie Wade Hedrick, on July 25, 1940 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.2,3 Radah Pruitt died on July 29, 2000 at age 90.4,3

Family

Ernest David Chism b. September 30, 1910, d. March 19, 1979
Marriage*She married Ernest David Chism, son of James Daniel Chism and Missie Wade Hedrick, on July 25, 1940 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.2,3 
Child
  • Elizabeth L. Chism5,2

Citations

  1. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S6154] Oak Grove Christian Church Cemetery, Pittsylvania Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Rebecca Ellen Rigney1,2

F, b. February 11, 1887, d. December 8, 1965
     Rebecca Ellen Rigney was buried at Chatham Burial Park, 111 Whitehead Street, Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.3,1,4 She was born on February 11, 1887 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.5,3,1 As of July 4, 1909,her married name was Hedrick.2 She married William Henry Hedrick, son of William C. "Willis" Hedrick and Ardina "Dennie" "Dinnie" Bennett, on July 4, 1909 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.1,2,4 Rebecca Ellen Rigney died on December 8, 1965 at Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, at age 78.3,1 She Funeral services for Mrs. Ellen R. Hedrick, widow of the late William Henry Hedrick, were conducted yesterday afternoon from the Scott Funera Home Chapel by Elder O. K Tench. Interment was in the Chatham Burial Park. Pallbearers were Simple Hedrick, Percy Rigney, Calvin Pruitt, Roy Rigney, Russell Rigney, B. W. Emerson, Bedford Rigney and Curtis Barbour. on December 11, 1965.4

Census Records

1910Dwelling 47, District 91, Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia6
1930Dwelling 36, District 6, Lynchburg, Virginia7
1940Dwelling 6, District 72-14, Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia5

Family

William Henry Hedrick b. May 4, 1891, d. March 30, 1959
Marriage*Rebecca Ellen Rigney married William Henry Hedrick, son of William C. "Willis" Hedrick and Ardina "Dennie" "Dinnie" Bennett, on July 4, 1909 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.1,2,4 

Citations

  1. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  2. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  3. [S12447] Chatham Burial Park, Pittsylvania Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com.
  4. [S3531] Danville Register, From the Ellen R. Hedrick obituary in the Dec 11, 1965 edition.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

Minnie Chism1

F, b. circa 1903
FatherJames Daniel Chism1 b. August 5, 1882, d. January 12, 1913
MotherMissie Wade Hedrick1 b. May 30, 1886, d. November 11, 1917
     Minnie Chism was born circa 1903 at Virginia.1

Census Records

1910Dwelling 291, District 103, Pigg River, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia1

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.

Willie Washington Chism1,2,3

M, b. December 22, 1906, d. October 17, 1967
FatherJames Daniel Chism4,1,5,3 b. August 5, 1882, d. January 12, 1913
MotherMissie Wade Hedrick4,1,5,3 b. May 30, 1886, d. November 11, 1917
     His Social Security Number was 224-22-6109.6 Willie Washington Chism was buried at Scearce Family Cemetery (also known as Grogran Family Cemetery), Dry Fork, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.7 He was born on December 22, 1906 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia; His draft card has a birth year of 1907.7,6,2,3 He married Geneva Bray on May 29, 1926 at Danville, Virginia.5 Willie Washington Chism married Ophelia Mae Holt on April 26, 1944 at Danville, Virginia.1,3 Willie Washington Chism died on October 17, 1967 at Danville, Virginia, at age 60.7,3

Census Records

1910Dwelling 291, District 103, Pigg River, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia4
1920Dwelling 11, District 169, Tunstall, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia8
1930Dwelling 31, District 148, Akron, Summit Co., Ohio9

Occupation

1930Rubber factory worker9

Family 1

Geneva Bray b. November 16, 1910, d. October 31, 1986
Marriage*Willie Washington Chism married Geneva Bray on May 29, 1926 at Danville, Virginia.5 
Children

Family 2

Ophelia Mae Holt b. November 24, 1916, d. October 20, 1986
Marriage*Willie Washington Chism married Ophelia Mae Holt on April 26, 1944 at Danville, Virginia.1,3 
Child

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S3565] The National Archives and Records Administration, U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963.
  8. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Frances Chism1,2

F, b. April 28, 1908, d. September 16, 1999
FatherJames Daniel Chism1,3 b. August 5, 1882, d. January 12, 1913
MotherMissie Wade Hedrick1,3 b. May 30, 1886, d. November 11, 1917
     Her Social Security Number was 279-01-3031.4 Frances Chism was born on April 28, 1908 at Danville, Virginia.3,2,4 As of December 24, 1928,her married name was Bowers.3 She married Cornelius Boskie Bowers on December 24, 1928 at Summit Co., Ohio.3 Frances Chism died on September 16, 1999 at Barberton, Summit Co., Ohio, at age 91.2,4

Census Records

1910Dwelling 291, District 103, Pigg River, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia1
1930Dwelling 31, District 148, Akron, Summit Co., Ohio5
1940Dwelling 137, District 89-219, Akron, Summit Co., Ohio6

Occupation

1940Rubber factory worker6

Family

Cornelius Boskie Bowers b. July 15, 1902, d. October 25, 1971
Marriage*Frances Chism married Cornelius Boskie Bowers on December 24, 1928 at Summit Co., Ohio.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S857] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-2018.
  3. [S2883] Summit County Court of Common Pleas - Probate Division, Summit County, Ohio, Marriage Records, 1840-1980.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  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. [S1792] Akron Beacon Journal, From the Cornelius B. Bowers obituary in the Oct 26, 1971 edition.

Ophelia Mae Holt1,2

F, b. November 24, 1916, d. October 20, 1986
     Her Social Security Number was 225-26-5400.2 Ophelia Mae Holt was buried at Community Baptist Church Cemetery, Yanceyville, Caswell Co., North Carolina.3,4 She was born on November 24, 1916 at Catawba Co., North Carolina.1,3,2,5,6,4 As of April 26, 1944,her married name was Chism.1 She married Willie Washington Chism, son of James Daniel Chism and Missie Wade Hedrick, on April 26, 1944 at Danville, Virginia.1,4 Ophelia Mae Holt died on October 20, 1986 at Danville, Virginia, at age 69.3,2,5,4

Family

Willie Washington Chism b. December 22, 1906, d. October 17, 1967
Marriage*She married Willie Washington Chism, son of James Daniel Chism and Missie Wade Hedrick, on April 26, 1944 at Danville, Virginia.1,4 
Child

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S12439] Community Baptist Church Cemetery, Caswell Co., NC, online www.findagrave.com.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S1028] North Carolina Archives and Records Section and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, North Carolina Death Indexes, 1908-2004.
  6. [S998] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Birth Index, 1800-2000.

Cornelius Boskie Bowers1,2,3,4

M, b. July 15, 1902, d. October 25, 1971
     Cornelius Boskie Bowers was buried at Greenlawn Memorial Park, Akron, Summit Co., Ohio.3 His Social Security Number was 291-01-0452.5 He was born on July 15, 1902 at Luskville, Polk Co., Tennessee.1,3,4,6,5 He married Frances Chism, daughter of James Daniel Chism and Missie Wade Hedrick, on December 24, 1928 at Summit Co., Ohio.1 Cornelius Boskie Bowers died on October 25, 1971 at Barberton, Summit Co., Ohio, at age 69.3 He Goodrich retiree Cornelius B. Bowers, 69, of 1289 Kentucky av., died Monday in Barberton Citizen's Hospital after a three-day illness. Born in Tellico Plains, Tenn., he lived in Akron 50 years. He retired as an inspector in the tire division of Goodyear four years ago, with 32 years' service. He leaves his wife, Frances; two daughters, Mrs. Birdie Akers, Akron, and Mrs. Dorothy Briano, La Puente, Cal; son, Ronald, Akron; four sisters, Mrs. Rita Freeman, Alcoa, Tenn., and Mrs. Carrie Freeman, Mrs. Viola Kormendy and Mrs. Rose Gough, all of Akron; three brothers, Jesse and Ira, both of Akron, and Mack, Madisonville, Tenn; nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Greenlawn cemetery. on October 26, 1971.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 31, District 148, Akron, Summit Co., Ohio2
1940Dwelling 137, District 89-219, Akron, Summit Co., Ohio7

Occupation

1930Rubber factory worker2
1940Rubber factory worker7

Family

Frances Chism b. April 28, 1908, d. September 16, 1999
Marriage*Cornelius Boskie Bowers married Frances Chism, daughter of James Daniel Chism and Missie Wade Hedrick, on December 24, 1928 at Summit Co., Ohio.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S2883] Summit County Court of Common Pleas - Probate Division, Summit County, Ohio, Marriage Records, 1840-1980.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S1792] Akron Beacon Journal, From the Cornelius B. Bowers obituary in the Oct 26, 1971 edition.
  4. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S3440] Tennessee State Library and Archives, Tennessee Delayed Birth Records, 1869–1909.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Birdie Dorcus Bowers1,2,3

F, b. March 23, 1930, d. November 26, 2011
FatherCornelius Boskie Bowers1,4,5,2 b. July 15, 1902, d. October 25, 1971
MotherFrances Chism1,4,5,2 b. April 28, 1908, d. September 16, 1999
     Her Social Security Number was 274-26-2819.6 Birdie Dorcus Bowers was buried at Greenlawn Memorial Park, Akron, Summit Co., Ohio.7 She was born on March 23, 1930 at Akron, Summit Co., Ohio.2,6,8 As of November 20, 1947,her married name was Akers.2 She married Samuel Norman Akers on November 20, 1947 at Akron, Summit Co., Ohio.2,9 Birdie Dorcus Bowers died on November 26, 2011 at Ohio at age 81.9,6,3 She Birdie D. Akers, 81, of Salem, formerly of Akron, passed away November 26, 2011. Mrs. Akers was born in Akron and lived in this area most of her life. She had worked at Polsky's Department Store as a sales clerk from 1965-76. She is survived by husband of 64 years, Samuel N; daughters, Sammie Hailey of Akron and Connie (Robert) Lucas of Damascus, Ohio; grandchildren, Samuel C. Hailey, Gabriel (Angie) Hailey, Carmen (Pete) Stannard and Mandi Lucas; great-grand-children, Genna, Havynn, Lacie, Aellyn, Boston and Asher; brother, Ronald C. Bowers of Akron; and sister, Dorothy Mae Briano of California; many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. on November 26, 2011.10,9

Census Records

1930Dwelling 31, District 148, Akron, Summit Co., Ohio1
1940Dwelling 137, District 89-219, Akron, Summit Co., Ohio4

Family

Samuel Norman Akers b. August 14, 1928, d. January 11, 2013
Marriage*Birdie Dorcus Bowers married Samuel Norman Akers on November 20, 1947 at Akron, Summit Co., Ohio.2,9 
Children

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S2883] Summit County Court of Common Pleas - Probate Division, Summit County, Ohio, Marriage Records, 1840-1980.
  3. [S857] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-2018.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S1792] Akron Beacon Journal, From the Cornelius B. Bowers obituary in the Oct 26, 1971 edition.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S8768] Greenlawn Memorial Park, Summit Co., OH, online www.findagrave.com.
  8. [S3463] Ohio Vital Records Office, Ohio, Birth Index, 1908-1998.
  9. [S1792] Akron Beacon Journal, From the Birdie D. Akers obituary in the Nov 26, 2011 edition.
  10. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Birdie D. Akers obituary.
  11. [S1792] Akron Beacon Journal, From the Samuel N. Akers obituary in the Jan 15, 2013 edition.
  12. [S1792] Akron Beacon Journal, From the Sammie L. Hailey obituary in the Dec 14, 2014 edition.

Geneva Bray1

F, b. November 16, 1910, d. October 31, 1986
     Her Social Security Number was 224-10-7843.2 Geneva Bray was born on November 16, 1910 at Virginia.3,2 As of May 29, 1926,her married name was Chism.1 She married Willie Washington Chism, son of James Daniel Chism and Missie Wade Hedrick, on May 29, 1926 at Danville, Virginia.1 Geneva Bray died on October 31, 1986 at Goldsboro, Wayne Co., North Carolina, at age 75.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 31, District 148, Akron, Summit Co., Ohio4

Family

Willie Washington Chism b. December 22, 1906, d. October 17, 1967
Marriage*Geneva Bray married Willie Washington Chism, son of James Daniel Chism and Missie Wade Hedrick, on May 29, 1926 at Danville, Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  2. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  3. [S1028] North Carolina Archives and Records Section and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, North Carolina Death Indexes, 1908-2004.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S1520] Winston-Salem Journal, From the Bobby Lee Brown obituary in the Nov 10, 2011 edition.

Billie Jun Chism1,2

F, b. July 29, 1929, d. March 18, 2005
FatherWillie Washington Chism1,2 b. December 22, 1906, d. October 17, 1967
MotherGeneva Bray1,2,3 b. November 16, 1910, d. October 31, 1986
     Her Social Security Number was 229-26-5542.2 Her name was legally changed to Billie Jun Brown.2 Her married name was Provost.2 Billie Jun Chism married Unknown Provost.2 Billie Jun Chism was born on July 29, 1929 at Danville, Virginia.2,4 She died on March 18, 2005 at North Carolina at age 75.2,5

Census Records

1930Dwelling 31, District 148, Akron, Summit Co., Ohio1
1940Dwelling 39, District 106-4, Danville, Virginia3

Family

Unknown Provost
Marriage*Billie Jun Chism married Unknown Provost.2 

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.