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Wirt Bruce  Riffle
1902 - 1973

   

 
Father Birth Death  
Martin Miller Riffle Jul 13, 1876, Becca's Creek, Randolph Co., WV, son of Andrew Crouch Riffle and Elizabeth Ann Chewning Feb 4, 1955, Huttonsville, Randolph Co., WV m. Nov 4, 1899, Huttonsville, Randolph Co., WV
 
Mother Birth Death  
Anna Mattie Pritt Sep 20, 1879, Huttonsville, Randolph Co., WV Mar 22, 1946, Elkwater, Randolph Co., WV   Buried together at the Old Brick Church Cemetery, Huttonsville, Randolph Co., WV
 

Siblings of Wirt Bruce Riffle
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Wirt Bruce Riffle Blanche May Riffle Cecil Riffle Armintie Riffle Frank Warrick Riffle Bernard Harris Riffle
 
  Birth Death Notes
Wirt Bruce Riffle May 29, 1902, Riffle Creek, Randolph Co., WV Oct 25, 1973, Elkins, Randolph Co., WV

Buried together at the Old Brick Church Cemetery, Huttonsville, Randolph Co., WV
m. Nannie Bell Ware - ( b. Apr 21, 1900, Randolph Co., WV, daughter of Isaac N Ware and Agnes Elizabeth Ann Ware ( dau of John Newton Ware and Martha Louk)  ; d. Sep 26, 1984   ) - Jun 12, 1923, Elkins, Randolph Co., WV
 

Children of Wirt Bruce Riffle and Nannie Bell Ware
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Anna Mae Riffle Martin "Bud" Elliot Riffle Lucinda Jane Riffle Rissie Marie Riffle Dorothy Elizabeth Riffle Jesse Cecil Riffle Berdie Laura Riffle Lula Frances Riffle
 
Wirt Bruce Riffle
  1910 - 1920 - Census - Living with parents
 
1910 U. S. Census, Huttonsville, Randolph County, West Virginia  See Census
Name   Rel. Race Gen. Age Yrs
Marr.
# Child #
Child
living
Occup. Birth Place Birth Place
Fath
Birth Place
Moth
Riffle Martin M Head W M 33 M1 10     Farmer Annual farmer WV WV WV
Anna M Wife W F 30 M1 10 5 3 WV WV WV
Wirt B Son W M 7 S WV WV WV
Blanch Dau W F 6 S WV WV WV
Cecil Son W M 2 S WV WV WV
 
1920 U. S. Census, Huttonsville, Randolph County, West Virginia  See Census
Name   Rel Race Gen Age Marr? Occup Birth Place Birth Place
Father
Birth Place
Mother
Riffle Martin Head W M 43 M Farmer Home farm WV WV WV
  Matie Wife W F 42 M   WV WV WV
  W Bruce Son W M 17 S   WV WV WV
  Blanche Dau W F 14 S   WV WV WV
  Cecil Son W M 12 S   WV WV WV
  Mintie Dau W F 9 S   WV WV WV
  Frank Son W M 6 S   WV WV WV
  Bernard Son W M 1 7/12 S   WV WV WV
 
1923 - Marries Nannie Bell Ware, Jun 12, 1923, Elkins, Randolph Co., WV

Marriage license for Wirt Bruce Riffle and Nannie Bell Ware

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1930 U. S. Census, Huttonsville, Randolph County, West Virginia  See Census
Name   Rel. Race Gen Age Age 1st
Marr.
Occup Birth Place Birth Place
Father
Birth Place
Mother
Riffle Wirt B Head W M 27 M 21 Farmer Farming WV WV WV
  Anna B Wife W F 30 M 23   WV WV WV
  Anna M Dau W F 5 S   WV WV WV
  Martin L Son W M 4 1/12 S   WV WV WV
  Loucinda J Dau W F 3 10/12 S   WV WV WV
  Rissie M Dau W F 10/12 S   WV WV WV
  1940 - Census - Bruce living next door to parents
 
1940 U. S. Census, Huttonsville, Randolph County, West Virginia  See Census
Name   Rel. Race Gen Age Marr? Highest grade of school completed Occup. Birth Place
Riffle Bruce Head W M 30   4 Cut timber Lumber WV
  Nannie Wife W F 40   4   WV
  May Dau W F 16   5   WV
  Mart Son W M 13   5   WV
  Janie Dau W F 11   5   WV
  Rissie Dau W F 10   3   WV
  Dorthy Dau W F 9   1   WV
  Jessie Dau W F 7   1   WV
  Birdie Dau W F 5   0   WV
 

WWII Registration for Wirt Bruce Riffle

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1950 U. S. Census, Huttonsville, Randolph County, West Virginia  See Census
Name   Rel. Race Gen Age Marr? Birth Place Occup.
Riffle W Bruce Head W M 47 M WV Farm hand Farm
  Nannie B Wife W F 49 M WV  
  Jesse Cecil Dau W F 17 Nev WV  
  Francis L Dau W F 10 Nev WV  
Simmons Dorothy Dau W F 19 Sep WV  
  Robert L Gr son W F 1 Nev WV  
 
1973 - Wirt Bruce Riffle passes away, Oct 25, 1973, Elkins, Randolph Co., WV

Death Certificate for Wirt Bruce Riffle

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Grave marker for Wirt Bruce Riffle and Nannie Bell Ware at the Old Brick Church Cemetery, Huttonsville, Randolph Co., WV

Photo taken by cynthia mullens a volunteer at the
Find A Grave website

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Children of Wirt Bruce Riffle and Nannie Bell Ware
   
  Anna Mae Riffle - b. Apr 18, 1924, Elkwater, Randolph Co., WV ; d. Jul 12, 1976

m.
Robert Brake, Jr - ( b. Jul 22, 1926, Randolph Co., WV, son of Robert Brake and Bessie Beulah Kiser ; d. Apr 17, 1989  ) - Apr 3, 1948, Leadsville, Randolph Co., WV   (home of Thomas H Rosier in Leadsville)

Buried together at the Old Brick Church Cemetery, Huttonsville, Randolph Co., WV
 
Anna Mae Riffle
  1930 - 1940 - Census - Living with parents
 
1948 - Marries Robert Brake, Jr, Apr 3, 1948, Leadsville, Randolph Co., WV

Marriage license for Anna Mae Riffle and Robert Blake, Jr

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  1948 - Feb 1949 - Moved to Virginia before daughter Helen was born
  1950 - Census - Anna M, Robert J and Helen  M age 1 living as lodgers in Petersburg, Petersburg Co., VA
 

Grave marker for Anna Mae Riffle and Robert Brake, Jr at the Old Brick Church Cemetery, Huttonsville, Randolph Co., WV

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  Helen Mae Brake - b. Feb 4, 1949, Prince George, VA      

m.
Danny Theodore Adams - ( b. Dec 26, 1943, Kirksville, Adair Co., MO, son of Glenn Adams and Melba Morrow ; d. Jun 4, 2016, Columbia, Boone Co., MO  ) - Jun 10, 1965, Prince George, VA
 
Helen Mae Brake
  1950 - Census - Living with parents
 

Yearbook photo Helen Mae Brake

1965 - Prince George High School, Prince George, Virginia
 
1965 - Marries Danny Theodore Adams, Jun 10, 1965, Prince George, VA

Marriage license for Helen Mae Brake and Danny Theodore Adams

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Obituary for Danny Theodore Adams
https://ktvo.com/news/obituaries/danny-theodore-adams-72-of-novinger-mo-travis-noe-funeral-home
Accessed March 10, 2024
Danny Theodore Adams, 72, of Novinger, Missouri, passed away Saturday (June 4, 2016) at Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans Hospital in Columbia, Missouri.

Born December 26, 1943 in Kirksville, Missouri, Danny was the son of Glenn and Melba (Morrow) Adams. On June 10, 1965 in Petersburg, Virginia, Danny was united in marriage to Helen Brake.

Danny is survived by his wife Helen of fifty-one years; one son Robert Glenn Adams of LaPlata, MO;
one sister Letty Adams of Marshal, MO, and five grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Bobby Jack Adams.

It was Danny's wish to be cremated and no services be held. Arrangements were taken care of by Travis-Noe Funeral Home of Kirksville.
   
  Robert Glenn Adams - b. May 23, 1970, MO

m.
Barbara Jean McKenzie - ( b. Jul 18, 1968, MO. Has son Dakota Jackson McKenzie, b. Jul 1992.           Married again to W R Buck  ) - Dec 10, 1995, Washoe Co., NV

m.
Michelle Lee Tyler - ( b. Oct 25, 1977, MO   ) -
 
Robert Glenn Adams
   
  Nancy LaRue McKenzie-Adams - b. Feb 1996
   
   
  Martin "Bud" Elliot Riffle - b. Feb 7, 1926, Elkwater, Randolph Co., WV ; d, Jun 5, 2014, Elkins, Randolph Co., WV.  Inurned at Pineview Memorial Park, Warren, Trumbull Co., OH

m.
Wanna Marie Howard - ( b. Feb 26, 1928, Elkwater, Randolph Co., WV, daughter of Darnell Roby Howard and Arminta Currence ; d. Jan 28, 1979, Warren, Trumbull Co., OH.  Was married to William Francis Scott first in 1943, Randolph Co., WV  ) - Dec 20, 1946, Elkins, Randolph Co., WV

m.
Lucille Geraldine Wilson - ( b. Aug 23, 1928  Gilmore, Braxton Co., WV, daughter of Florris B Wilson and Daisy L  DeVaughn ; d. Nov 16, 2006.  Married first to Doyle B Rader   ) - Jan 5, 1980, Trumbull Co., OH
 
Martin "Bud" Elliot Riffle
  1930 - 1940 - Census - Living with parents
 
1946 - Marries Wanna Marie Howard, Dec 20, 1946, Elkins, Randolph Co., WV

Marriage license for Martin Elliot Riffle and Wanna Marie Howard

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  1950 - Census - Martin and wife Wanna living in Huttonsville, Randolph Co., WV
  1979 - Wanna Marie Howard Rifflee passes away, Jan 28, 1979, Warren, Trumbull Co., OH
 
1980 - Marries Lucille Wilson Rader, Jan 5, 1980, Trumbull Co., OH

Marriage license for Martin Elliot Riffle and Lucille Rader

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Obituary for Martin “Bud” Elliot Riffle
https://www.hostetlerfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Martin-Bud-Elliot-Riffle?obId=735240
Accessed March 10, 2024

Martin “Bud” Elliot Riffle, 88, a resident of Elkins, passed from this life Thursday morning, June 5, 2014 at Nella’s Incorporated in Elkins.

Bud was born Sunday, February 7, 1926 in Valley Head, a son of the late Wirt Bruce Riffle and Nanny Bell Ware Riffle. He was twice married, first to Wanna Howard and then to Lucille Wilson. Both preceded him in death.

Left to cherish Bud’s memory are five children, Martin Riffle and wife Vera, Gary Riffle and wife Connie, Mary Ann Zack and husband Myron, all of Warren, OH,
DeVaughn Rader and wife Connie of Belpre, OH and Allen Rader and wife Melanie of Ellenton, FL, one sister, Francis McKendrick and husband Ken of Elkins, sixteen grandchildren and sixteen great grandchildren.

Preceding Bud in death besides his parents was two brothers, six sisters and one stepson.

Bud was a US Army veteran. Prior to retiring in 1987, he had been employed as a steel worker with Thomas Steel in Warren, OH. Bud really enjoyed spending time with family and friends. He also enjoyed tinkering in his workshop making wind chime and lamps.

Visitation will be held at the Randolph Funeral Home on Monday, June 9, 2014 from 2P-4P. Bud’s request for cremation will then be honored and inurnment will take place at a later date in Pineview Memorial Park in Warren, OH.
   
Children of Martin "Bud" Elliot Riffle and Wanna Marie Howard
   
  Mary Ann Riffle - b.  May 12, 1953, OH

m.
Myron Wayne Zack - ( b. Aug 6, 1954, PA, son of Elmer Wayne Zack and Wilma Joy Bennett ; d. May 20, 2023.  Inurned at Pineview Memorial Park, Warren, Trumbull Co., OH  ) - Aug 17, 1971, Trumbull Co., OH -- Divorces - Apr 13, 1979, Trumbull Co., OH -- Remarries Aug 17, 1981, Trumbull Co., OH
 
Mary Ann Riffle
 

Yearbook photo Mary Ann Riffle

1971 - Warren Western Reserve High School, Warren, Ohio
  1971 - Marries Myron Wayne Zack, Aug 17, 1971, Trumbull Co., OH
  1979 - Divorces Myron Wayne Zack, Apr 13, 1979, Trumbull Co., OH
  1981 - Remarries Myron Wayne Zack, Aug 17, 1981, Trumbull Co., OH
 
Obituary for Myron Wayne Zack
https://www.wkbn.com/my-valley-tributes/carl-w-hall-funeral-service/myron-wayne-zack-warren-ohio/
Accessed March 11, 2024
Myron Wayne Zack, 68 of Warren, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, May 20, 2023, at Gillette Nursing Home.

He was born August 6, 1954 in Indiana, Pennsylvania, a son of the late Elmer Wayne Zack and the late Wilma Joy (Bennett) Zack.

He married Mary Riffle in 1971, who survives.

Mr. Zack was employed at Tasty Bakery, Mocha House and Mr. D’s for a total of 40 years as a bakery manager.

Myron enjoyed fishing and had an appreciation for guns and collected many over the years.
Myron will be missed by his wife of 52 years, Mary Zack of Niles, Ohio; two sons, Daniel Zack of Southington, Ohio and Michael (Ariana) Zack of Girard, Ohio; a daughter, Linda (Chris) Ford of Girard, Ohio; one brother, Paul (Sarah) Zack of Niles, Ohio; a sister, Denise (Ron) Tucker of Warren, Ohio; four granddaughters, Jeannine (Tom) Jones, Kellie Zack, Ashley (Richard) Mauro and Audrina Zack; two grandsons, Brandon Ford and Braxton Zack and two great- granddaughters, Jillian and Zoey Jones.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a daughter, Kelly Beth Zack.

Per Myron’s wishes there will be no services or calling hours. Cremation has taken place and inurnment will be in Pineview Memorial Park.

Carl W. Hall Funeral Home have been entrusted with Myron’s funeral arrangements.
   
  Linda Kay Zack - b. Jan 7, 1972, OH           lives Girard     

m.
Christopher Alan Ford - ( b. Nov 25, 1975   ) -
 
Linda Kay Zack
   
  Jeannine Marie Zack - b. Feb 28, 1990, OH          father not given in birth index

m.
Thomas James Jones - ( b. Aug 21, 1990   ) -
 
Jeannine Marie Zack
   
  Jillian Jones - b.
  Zoey Jones - b.
  Kellie Ann Zack - b. Jul 2, 1993, OH                  father not given in birth index
  Ashley Nicole Zack - b. Dec 20 1995, OH                  father not given in birth index   

m.
Richard Luciano Mauro - ( b. Feb 8, 1992, OH, son of Richard Mark Mauro and Susan Faith Evans  ) -  Jun 18, 2022, Akron, Summit Co., OH
  Brandon Ford - b.
  Kelly Beth Zack - b. and d. Dec 15, 1978, Youngstown, Trumbull Co., OH
  Daniel Wayne Zack - b. Jul 5, 1984, OH
  Michael Paul Zack - b. Apr 2, 1988, OH               

m.
Ariana Ada Upshir - ( b. Mar 19, 1989, OH, daughter of Gary Stephen Upshir and Kathy Rene Rovini   ) -
  Martin Lee Riffle - b. Sep 17, 1957, OH

m.
Vera Ellen Nottingham - ( b. Apr 12, 1958, OH, daughter of Johnnie Eli Nottingham and Helen June Taylor   ) - Sep 12, 1981, Trumbull Co., OH
 
Martin Lee Riffle
 

Yearbook photo Martin L Riffle

1975 - Warren Western Reserve High School, Warren, Ohio
   
  Sarah Katherine Riffle - b. Nov 3, 1988, OH
  Sadie Lynn Riffle - b. Oct 8, 1992, OH          

m. Andrew D Steele - ( b.       ) -         son Samuel Steele
  Gary Wayne Riffle - b. Mar 26, 1960, OH

m.
Constance "Connie" Delaine Joseph - ( b. May 17, 1961, WV, daughter of James Lee Joseph and Deloris E Hitt   ) - Oct 17, 1981, Trumbull Co., OH
 
Gary Wayne Riffle
 

Yearbook photo Gary W Riffle

1977 - Warren Western Reserve High School, Warren, Ohio
   
  Stephanie Marie Riffle - b. Nov 6, 1983, OH

m.
John Franklin Pettit, III - ( b. Feb 29, 1984, OH, son of John Franklin Petit, Jr and Bobbie Lea Parker   ) -
one son, one daughter
  Erik Wayne Riffle - b. Sep 22, 1987, OH
  Bethanie Delaine Riffle - b. Dec 7, 1990, OH

m.
Nathaniel David Smith - ( b. Jan 8, 1988        ) -             one daughter
   
  Lucinda Jane Riffle - b. May 8, 1927, Randolph Co., WV ; d. Jun 26, 1986

m.
Oscar Frank Brake - ( b. Mar 12, 1919, Valley Head, Randolph Co., WV, Robert Brake and Bessie Beulah Kiser ; d. Jun 22, 1970.  Married first to Iva Bell Williams, 1940, VA whom he divorces before 1946.  Iva remarries to Louk in 1946 ) - Oct 30, 1948, Elkins, Randolph Co., WV

Buried together at the Old Brick Church Cemetery, Huttonsville, Randolph Co., WV
 
Lucinda Jane Riffle
  1930 - 1940 - Census - Living with parents
 
1948 - Marries Oscar Frank Brake, Oct 30, 1948, Elkins, Randolph Co., WV

Marriage license for Lucinda Jane Riffle and Oscar Frank Brake

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1950 U. S. Census, Beverly, Randolph County, West Virginia   See Census
Name   Rel. Race Gen Age Marr? Birth Place Occup.
Brake Robert Head W M 52 M WV Runs shovel State road
  Bessie Wife W M 53 M WV  
  Oscar Son W M 31 M WV Caretaker National Guards
  Jane Dau in law W F 24 M WV  
  Judy Gr dau W F 2 Nev WV  
  Carolyn Gr dau W F 1 Nev WV  
 

Grave markers for Lucinda Jane Riffle and Oscar Frank Brake at the Old Brick Church Cemetery, Huttonsville, Randolph Co., WV

Note:  Death year for Oscar is 1970, not 1978. 

Photos taken by Susan Pescosolido Richardson a volunteer at the
Find A Grave website

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  Are there more children?  There are no obituaries for Lucinda or Oscar online.  Both daughters Judy and Carolyn died without any obituaries published online.  So until the 1960 Census comes out, I have no way of knowing.
   
Children of Lucinda Jane Riffle and Oscar Frank Brake
   
  Judy Pearl Brake - b. Feb 1947, WV ; d. ca Nov 2019 ( Lucinda's Facebook page and daughter Lucinda listed as Executrix of estate Mar 9 2020 Inter-Mountain )

m.
Delmas John Johnson - ( b. May 28, 1943, Elkins, Randolph Co., WV, son of John Bosworth Johnson and Myrtle Jane McCauley ; d. Jun 17, 2017, Jimtown, Randolph Co., WV  ) - Sep 3, 1963, Baltimore, MD
 
Judy Pearl Brake
  1950 - Census - Living with parents
 
1963 - Marries Delmas John Johnson, Sep 3, 1963, Baltimore, MD

Marriage record for Judy P Brake and Delmas J Johnson

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Obituary for Delmas "Del" John Johnson
https://www.hostetlerfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Delmas-Dell-John-Johnson?obId=1967681
Accessed March 13, 2024
Pastor Delmas "Del" John Johnson, 74, a resident of Jimtown, passed from this life Wednesday, June 21, 2017 in his home.

Del was born Friday, May 28, 1943 in Elkins, a son of the late Johnny Johnson and Myrtle McCauley Johnson. On September 3, 1963 in Baltimore, he married the former Judy Pearl Brake who survives in Jimtown.

Also left to cherish his memory are two children, Brenda Powis and husband Walter Jr. of Baltimore, MD and Lucinda “Cindy” Makin and husband Robert of Pasadena, MD, two grandchildren,
Crystal Bills and husband Britton and Walter Powis III and wife Megan, all of Pasadena, MD, two great grandchildren, Alexis and Samuel Tetteh and two siblings, Delmer Johnson and companion Bessie Scott and Russell Johnson.

Preceding Del in death besides his parents were four siblings, Ruth and LueVonda McCauley, Garry and Velva Nelson.

Del had been employed for thirty years as a manager at Lauer’s Super Thrift. He enjoyed many outdoor activities including, gardening, riding four wheelers and hunting squirrels for Judy to cook. Del was a great story teller and loved spending time with his family and going out to eat. He was an avid reader and thoroughly enjoyed reading, studying the Bible and having his great grandchildren call and read the Bible to him and pray for him nightly when he was sick. He was Pentecostal by faith, and he built Full Bible Church in Elkins while living in Baltimore and then returned to serve as Pastor from 2003 to the present.

Visitation will be held at the Randolph Funeral Home Saturday from 2P-3P, the funeral hour. Rev. Sharon Brown will officiate. Del’s request for cremation will then be honored.
   
  Brenda Lee Johnson - b. Jun 14, 1964                       

m.
Timothy N Townsend - ( b.   son of John Dowd Townsend and Joann ?Martin  ) - Jul 2, 1983  Anne Arundel, MD

m.
Walter Clayton Powis, Jr - ( b. Aug 21, 1965, son of Walter Clayton Powis and Charlene McCrobie  ) - Apr 30, 1988, Baltimore, MD 
 
Brenda Lee Johnson
 
1983 - Marries Timothy N Townsend, Jul 2, 1983  Anne Arundel, MD

Marriage record for Brenda L Johnson and Timothy N Townsend

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1988 - Marries Walter Clayton Powis, Jr, Apr 30, 1988, Baltimore, MD 

Marriage record for Brenda L Townsend and Walter C Powis

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  Crystal Lee Townsend  - b. Jan 1984   

m.
Samuel K Tetteh - ( b. Oct 17, 1974   ) -  

m.
Britton McCall Bills - ( b. Dec 1983 ) - 
 
Crystal Lee Townsend
   
  Alexis Tetteh - b. bef 2017
  Samuel Tetteh - b. bef 2017
  Walter Clayton Powis, III - b. Nov 1989       

m.
Megan Michelle McConnon - ( b. Jun 1992 , daughter of James Francis McConnon, Jr and Christie Kay Beaver ) -      two sons b. after 2017
  Lucinda "Cindy" Jane Johnson - b. Jul 7, 1971                   Pasadena MD                           

m.
John Edward Smith, Jr - ( b. Nov 1970, son of John Edward Smith and Nancy Susan Crites  ) - Aug 25, 1990, Baltimore, MD

m.
Robert Edwin Makin, Jr - ( b. Jan 21, 1960  ) - ca 2014
 
Lucinda "Cindy" Jane Johnson
 
1990 - Marries John Edward Smith, Jr, Aug 25, 1990, Baltimore, MD

Marriage record for Lucinda J Johnson and John E Smith

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  Carolyn Sue Brake - b. Feb 4, 1949, WV ; d. Mar 19, 2018, Elkins, Randolph Co., WV

m. Possibly other marriage??

m.
Edward Lee Kyle - ( b. Aug 4, 1928, Elkins, Randolph Co., WV, son of Ezra Paul Kyle and Millie Gillespie ; d. Jun 1, 1996, Elkins, Randolph Co., WV.  Was married at least twice before   ) -        

who is      Angela Danielle Mosco - b. Feb 1984      appears is city directories with
  Rissie Marie Riffle - b. Jun 18, 1928, Elkwater, Randolph Co., WV ; d. Apr 29, 1993, Oklahoma Co., OK

m.
Fred Jennings Gilmore - ( b. Oct 23, 1929, Elkins, Randolph Co., WV, son of John F Gilmore and Summa J Murphy ; d. Married again in 1952, WV to Betty Ruth Simmons ) - Jan 24, 1948, Elkins, Randolph Co., WV -- Separated before 1950 Census

m.
Edgar Eugene Pitts - ( b. Nov 13, 1929, Geary, Blaine Co., OK, son of Oman Pitts and Zora Viola Winebarger  d. Dec 13, 1997, Oklahoma Co., OH.  Buried at El Reno Cemetery, El Reno, Canadian Co., OK  ) - 1953, OK
 
Rissie Marie Riffle
  1930 - 1940 - Census - Living with parents
 
1948 - Marries Fred Jennings Gilmore, Jan 24, 1948, Elkins, Randolph Co., WV

Marriage license for Rissie Marie Riffle and Fred Jennings Gilmore

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  1948 - 1950 - Rissie separates prior to 1950 Census.  Husband Fred is living at home with his parents, separated.  I am unable to locate Rissie in the 1950 Census
  1950 - 1953 - Rissie ends up in Oklahoma and marries Edgar Eugene Pitts ca 1953
 

Marriage license notice for Rissie and Edgar

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  1993 - Rissie passes away, Apr 29, 1993, Oklahoma Co., OK  Death date and county at this website: https://ok2explore.health.ok.gov/
   
  Dorothy Elizabeth Riffle - b. Sep 29, 1930, Elkwater, Randolph Co., WV ; d. Jan 5, 2006, Elkins, Randolph Co., WV

m.
Robert Junior Simmons - ( b. Feb 25, 1924, Beverly, Randolph Co., WV, son of Robert Earl Simmons and Lilly Dove Weese ; d. Apr 5, 1984.  Buried at Elkins Memorial Gardens, Elkins, Randolph Co., WV.  Married first to Fannie May Beckwith, 1946 and after Ina Pearl Louk after in 1954  ) - May 14, 1947, Randolph Co., WV

m.
James Hobert Vanpelt - ( b. Jun 1, 1917, Huttonsville, Randolph Co., WV, son of James B VanPelt and Phoeba Alice Kiser ; d. Mar 24, 2014, Elkins, Randolph Co., WV   ) - Apr 28, 1952, Elkins, Randolph Co., WV

Buried with James at Little Arlington Cemetery, Elkins, Randolph Co., WV
 
Dorothy Elizabeth Riffle
  1940 - Census - Living with parents
 
1947 - Marries Robert Junior Simmons, May 14, 1947, Randolph Co., WV

Marriage license for Dorothy Riffle and Robert Simmons, Jr

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  1948 - 1950 - Separates from Robert Junior Simmons and moves back in with parents with son Robert
 
1950 U. S. Census, Huttonsville, Randolph County, West Virginia  See Census
Name   Rel. Race Gen Age Marr? Birth Place Occup.
Riffle W Bruce Head W M 47 M WV Farm hand Farm
  Nannie B Wife W F 49 M WV  
  Jesse Cecil Dau W F 17 Nev WV  
  Francis L Dau W F 10 Nev WV  
Simmons Dorothy Dau W F 19 Sep WV  
  Robert L Gr son W F 1 Nev WV  
 
1952 - Marries James Hobart Vanpelt, Apr 28, 1952, Elkins, Randolph Co., WV

Marriage license for Dorothy E Simmons and James H Vanpelt

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Obituary for Dorothy Elizabeth Vanpelt
https://www.tomblynfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Dorothy-Elizabeth-Vanpelt?obId=26737215
Accessed March 14, 2024
Dorothy Elizabeth Vanpelt, age 75 years, a resident of Thorne Ave., Elkins, passed away Thursday, January 5, 2006 in the Davis Memorial Hospital.

She was born September 29, 1930 at Huttonsville, a daughter of the late Bruce and Nanny Pudder [stet should be Ware] Riffle.

She was married for 53 years to James H. Vanpelt who survives in Elkins. Three sons, Robert Elliott Simmons of Elkins, James Bruce Vanpelt and wife Debra of Elkins and David Roy Vanpelt and wife Pamela of Beverly, two daughters, Rosemary Summerfield and husband David and Martha Ann Kirkpatrick and husband Pete all of Elkins, one brother, Martin E. Riffle, Mill Creek, one sister, Francis Hedrick of Elkins, four grandchildren, Jerry Joe Ryder, Jessica Dawn Kirkpatrick, Angela Dawn Vanpelt and Julia Faith Vanpelt and one great grandson, Ashton Clemens also survive.

Mrs. Vanpelt was employed as a House Keeper for many years. She also loved caring for children.

Private funeral services were held at the Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins and interment followed in the American Legion's Little Arlington Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Mt. Hospice, 16 Crim Ave., Belington 26250 in memory of Mrs. Vanpelt. The Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Mrs. Dorothy Elizabeth Vanpelt. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com.
 

Grave markers for Dorothy Elizabeth Riffle and Jame Hobert Vanpelt at Little Arlington Cemetery, Elkins, Randolph Co., WV

Photo taken by Susan Pescosolido Richardson a volunteer at the
Find A Grave website

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Children of Dorothy Elizabeth Riffle
   
  Robert Elliot Simmons - b. Sep 25, 1948, Elkins, Randolph Co., WV ; d. Mar 8, 2022, Elkins, Randolph Co., WV

m.
Delores Weese - ( b. May 22, 1949, Elkins, Randolph Co., WV, daughter of Peach Weese and Beulah Ball   ) - Nov 25, 1967, Elkins, Randolph Co., WV
 
Robert Elliot Simmons
  1950 - Census - Living with mother and maternal grandparents
 
1967 - Marries Delores Weese, Nov 25, 1967, Elkins, Randolph Co., WV

Marriage license for Robert Elliot Simmons and Deloris Weese

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Obituary for Robert Elliot "Bob" Simmons
https://www.therandolphfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Robert-Bob-Elliot-Simmons?obId=24227485
Accessed March 14, 2024
Robert Elliot “Bob” Simmons, 73, a resident of Elkins, passed from this life on Tuesday, March 8, 2022, at WV Caring Hospice Inpatient Center.

Bob was born Saturday, September 25, 1948, in Randolph County, a son of the late Robert Junior Simmons and Dorothy Riffle Simmons.

Left to cherish Bob’s memory are three children, Mark Simmons and wife, Barbara, of Rock Cave, Danny Simmons of Elkins, and Roberta McSpadden and husband, Michael, of Montrose, and four grandchildren, Damen, Tyler, Emily, and Hunter.
Bob attended the schools of Randolph County and had operated heavy equipment for many various local businesses including Grimes Logging and Polino Contracting. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and gardening.

Bob’s request for cremation will be honored.
   
Children of Robert Elliot Simmons and Delores Weese
   
  Mark Elliot Simmons - b. Sep 25, 1969, Elkins, Randolph Co., WV ; d. Jan 17, 2024, Morgantown, Monongalia Co., WV

m. ????  mother of Tyler

m.
Barbara Michele Shreves - ( b. Sep 1968    ) - Oct 12, 2012, Kumbrabow State Forest, Randolph Co., WV
 
Mark Elliot Simmons
 
Obituary for Mark Elliott Simmons
https://www.therandolphfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Mark-Elliott-Simmons?obId=30445386
Accessed March 14, 2024
Mark Elliott Simmons, 54, a resident of Eden, passed from this life Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024, in the Emergency Department at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown. He had been in his usual health and death was unexpected.

Mark was born Thursday, Sept. 25, 1969, in Elkins, a son of the late Robert Elliott Simmons and Delores Weese Simmons, who survives.

On Oct. 12, 2012, in Kumbrabow State Forest, he married the former Barbara Shreve, who survives at home.
Also left to cherish his memory are three children, Tyler Simmons and girlfriend, Nicole, Joshua Shroud and wife, Stacey, and Ashlea Chapman; five grandchildren, Zayne and Alizaya McCauley, Bailey Daniels, Zaylon Freeman and Harlee Everley, and a granddaughter on the way, Linleigh Simmons; two siblings, Danny Simmons and Loranda and Roberta McSpadden; two nephews, Damen Simmons and wife, Meagan, and Hunter McSpadden; and one niece, Emily Simmons.

Mark attended the schools of Randolph County and had been employed as a timber cutter at Starkey’s Logging.

He enjoyed fishing, hunting and processing deer meat for his family and others. He took pride in his work; and adhered to high personal standards no matter whether he was processing for himself or someone else. Mark loved spending time with his family, and especially loved to cook for them. He adored his grandchildren and was so excited for Linleigh’s arrival in March.

A visitation will be held at the Randolph Funeral Home Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024, from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. Mark’s request for cremation will then be honored.

The Randolph Funeral Home and Cremation Services has been entrusted with the arrangements for Mark Elliott Simmons.

Send online condolences to the family at www.therandolphfuneralhome.com.
  Tyler Nathaniel Simmons - b. Jul 1998                   m. or relationship with Nicole--?  daughter Linleigh Simmons born Mar 2024?
  Robert Daniel "Danny" Simmons - b. Mar 10, 1972           lives Elkins

m.
Loranda Gail Shrader - ( b. May 1, 1972, daughter of Willard J Shrader and Bonnie Janeen Pritt  ) - Jul 10, 1998, Highland, VA
 
Robert Daniel "Danny" Simmons
   
  Damen L Simmons - b. Dec 1993   m. Meagan Burgess
  Emily Simmons - b.
  Roberta E Simmons - b. Jul 1985         lives Montrose   
      
m.
Eric S Pennington - ( b. Oct 1983    ) -

m.
Michael Edward McSpadden - ( b. Jan 20, 1983, Elkins, Randolph Co., WV, son of Eugene Edward McSpadden and Pamela Louise White ; d. Jul 6, 2023, WV ) - Dec 27, 2012, Elkins, Randolph Co., WV
 
Roberta E Simmons
   
  Hunter McSpadden - b. after Feb 2013
   
  Rose Mary Vanpelt - b. Feb 7, 1953                         Elkins    

m.
David A Summerfield - ( b. May 25, 1955, WV, son of Garneth W Summerfield and Minnie Grace Schoonover  ) - after Sep 2004
 
Rose Mary Vanpelt
 

Yearbook photo Rose Mary Vanpelt

1970 - Elkins High School, Elkins, West Virginia
   
  James "Jamie" Bruce Vanpelt - b. Jul 15, 1954 or 1955                        Elkins                  

m.
Vicky Lynn Meadows - ( b. Aug 20, 1955, Newport News, VA, daughter of Fields Wandie Meadows and Icie Ellen Strawderman; d. Oct 27, 2022, Elkins, Randolph Co., WV. Cremation.  Married again to Ronald Kelley and Andy Loughry  ) -

m.
Deborah (Debra or Debbie) Lucille Hammack - ( b. Jan 31, 1963.  Married first to Edward G Reynolds  ) -
 
James Bruce Vanpelt
   
  Angela Dawn Vanpelt - b. Jun 1978

relationship with
Timothy Jay Clemens - ( b. Dec 8, 1977, Elkins, Randolph Co., WV, son of Walter Joseph Clemens, Jr and Bessie Lee Moats ; d. May 26, 2013,  Elkins, Randolph Co., WV    )
 
Angela Dawn Vanpelt
  Ashton Timothy Clemens - b. bef 2006
  Julia Faith Vanpelt - Jul 2002
  Martha Ann Vanpelt - b. Jul 1956               Elkins                     

m. Ryder

m.
Kenneth Harlen "Pete" Kirkpatrick, II - ( b. Jun 6, 1952, Elkins, Randolph Co., WV, son of Kenneth Harlen Kirkpatrick and Betty Lee Weeks ; d. Jon 20, 2014, Crystal Springs, Randolph Co., WV  ) - Feb 14, 1979, Elkins, Randolph Co., WV
 
Martha Ann Vanpelt
   
  Jerry Joe Ryder - b. Jan 1973
  Jessica Dawn Kirkpatrick - b. Apr 1982
  David Roy Vanpelt - b. Apr 1960                          lives Beverly                

m.
Pamela Sue Reynolds  - ( b. Dec 1960, daughter of Charles Christopher Reynolds and Beulah Agnes Cross  ) -
  Jesse Cecil Riffle - b. Jul 8, 1932, Elkwater, Randolph Co., WV ; d. Mar 21, 1962, Shippen, Cambria Co., PA.  Buried at the Old Brick Church Cemetery, Huttonsville, Randolph Co., WV

m.
Bonnie Jewell Baker - ( b. Oct 7, 1944, Marlinton, Pocahontas Co., WV, daughter of Jesse Wilbert Baker and Leeta Margaret Gay ; Mar 21, 1962, Shippen, Cambria Co., PA.  Buried with son at Newton Cemetery, Emporium, Cameron Co., PA ) -
 
Jesse Cecil Riffle
  1940 - 1950 - Census - Living with parents
 

News report about triple murder and suicide

No source given on clippings.  Assuming PA newspapers

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Death Certificates for Jesse, Bonnie, and son Jesse Roy Riffle

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Grave marker for  Jesse Cecil Riffle at the Old Brick Church Cemetery, Huttonsville, Randolph Co., WV

Photo taken by Robert Young a volunteer at the
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Grave marker for Bonnie Jewell Baker Riffle and son Jesse Roy Riffle at Newton Cemetery, Emporium, Cameron Co., PA

Photo taken by Missy Besednjak a volunteer at the
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  Jesse Roy Riffle - b. May 30, 1961, Port Allegany, McKean Co., PA ; d. Mar 21, 1962, Shippen, Cambria Co., PA.  Buried with mother at Newton Cemetery, Emporium, Cameron Co., PA 
  Berdie Laura Riffle - b. Dec 8, 1932, Elkwater, Randolph Co., WV ; d. Jul 24, 1997, Monroe Co., FL

m. ??? Marriage record to Arnold says she was widow.  If so, marriage would have been btwn approx 1948-1952

m.
Arnold Wiseman - ( b. Sep 10, 1917, Covington, VA, son of Richard Wiseman and Martha E Kittinger ; d: Jan 20, 1987  ) - Oct 8, 1952, Marmet, Kanawha Co., WV
 
Berdie Laura Riffle
  1940 - Census - Living with parents
  1948 - 1952 - Did Berdie marry someone?  On marriage record with Arnold, she is reported as being a "Widow".  Unable to locate her in 1950 Census even using only the first name of Berdie/Bertie/ etc.  Searched in marriage record for all B or L Riffles in WV, with no luck.
 
1952 - Marries Arnold Wiseman, Oct 8, 1952, Marmet, Kanawha Co., WV

Marriage record for Birdie Lora Riffle and Arnold Wiseman

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  William Arnold Wiseman - b. Feb 2, 1958 ;  d. Oct 2, 2011, Clarksburg, Harrison Co., WV     

m.
Doris Faye Forinash - ( b. Jun 3, 1958, daughter of Ralph F Forinash and Avis Irene Butterfield  ) - 
 
William Arnold Wiseman
   
  Michael Jeffrey Wiseman - b. Apr 15, 1987

m.
Natasha Helen Fincham   - ( b. Dec 1987    ) -
 
Michael Jeffrey Wiseman
   
  Rachael Wiseman  - b. bef 2023
  John "Johnny" A Wiseman - b. May 1988
  Steven Roger Wiseman - b. Apr 19, 1964, WV              Morriston, FL

m.
Paula Marie Ory - ( b. Aug 31, 1965, WA    ) - Sep 26, 1986, Pierce, WA -- Divorces - Feb 14, 1991, King Co., WA

m.
Sonia Ann Fiset - ( b. Sep 30, 1969   ) - Apr 22, 1995, Monroe Co., FL
 
Steven Roger Wiseman
 

Divorce decree for Steven Wiseman and Paula Ory

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  Lula Frances Riffle - b. Jul 10, 1941, Elkwater, Randolph Co., WV

m.
Kenneth Patrick Hedrick - ( b. Mar 17, 1937, Porterwood, Tucker Co., WV, son of Vernon Van Buren Hedrick and Gertie M Hedrick (maiden name) ; d. Jan 29, 2024, Elkins, Randolph Co., WV.  Cremation ) - Nov 12,1958, Elkins, Randolph Co., WV
 
Lula Frances Riffle
  1950 - Census - Living with parents
 
1958 - Marries Kenneth Patrick Hedrick, Nov 12,1958, Elkins, Randolph Co., WV

Marriage license for Lula Frances Riffle and Kenneth Patrick Hedrick

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Children of Lula Frances Riffle and Kenneth Patrick Hedrick
   
  Kenneth Eugene Hedrick - b. Apr 8, 1959, WV ; d. Jun 23, 2012, Randolph Co., WV.  Cremation
 
Kenneth Eugene Hedrick
 
Obituary for Kenneth Eugene “Gene” Hedrick
https://www.hostetlerfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Kenneth-Eugene-Hedrick?obId=734951
Accessed March 18, 2024
Kenneth Eugene “Gene” Hedrick, 53, a former resident of Elkins, and more recently a resident of Weaver Road Community passed from this life early Saturday morning, June 23, 2012 at his home.  He was in his usual health and death was sudden and unexpected.

Gene was born Wednesday, April 8, 1959 at Elkins, a son of Kenneth P. Hedrick and Lula F. Riffle Hedrick who survive at Elkins. Others left to cherish Gene's memory include three sisters, Peggy Phillips and husband, Roger, Delores Price and husband, Everett, and Diania Mishoe, all of Elkins;
two brothers, Roy Hedrick and wife, Amiee of Norton and Bobby Hedrick and wife, Jenny, of Elkins, and several nieces and nephews.

Preceding Gene in death were his paternal grandparents, Vernon and Gertie Hedrick and his maternal grandparents, Bruce and Nannie Riffle.

Gene attended the schools of Randolph County and had not worked due to a disability. He always liked to help people and never met a stranger. He enjoyed hunting and watching racing. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Gene’s request for cremation was honored.
   
  Bobby Lynn Hedrick - b. Oct 4, 1961, Elkins, Randolph Co., WV ; d. Aug 23, 2022, Morgantown, Monongalia Co., WV              

m.
Pamela Jean George - ( b. Oct 1963, WV      ) - ca 1981 -- Divorces Oct 17, 1991, Wayne Co., OH

m.
Virginia "Jenny" Louise Feaster - ( b. Sep 15, 1965, daughter of Sydney Owen Feaster, II.  Married first to Steven A Hedrick and had son Robert Allen Hedrick 1984-2011 ) - bef 2011
 
Bobby Lynn Hedrick
 
Obituary for Bobby Lynn Hedrick
https://www.theintermountain.com/obituaries/2022/08/bobby-lynn-hedrick/
Accessed March 18, 2024
Bobby Lynn Hedrick, 60, a resident of Elkins, passed from this life Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2022, at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown.

The son of Kenneth Patrick Hedrick and Lula Frances Riffle, Bobby was born Thursday, Oct. 4, 1961, in Elkins.

Bobby’s request for cremation was honored.

The Randolph Funeral Home and Cremation Services has been entrusted with the arrangements for Bobby Lynn Hedrick.
Children of Bobby Lynn Hedrick and Pamela Jean George
   
  Misty Dawn Hedrick - b. Dec 28, 1981, OH            m. Garland?
 
Misty Dawn Hedrick
 

Yearbook photo of Mistdy Hedrick

1999 - Wooster High School, Wooster, Ohio
   
  Jennifer Lynn Hedrick - b. Jul 20, 1983, OH
 
Jennifer Lynn Hedrick
 

Yearbook photo of Jennifer Hedrick

2001 - Wooster High School, Wooster, Ohio
   
  Heather Elaine Hedrick - b. Feb 5, 1985, OH
 
Heather Elaine Hedrick
 

Yearbook photo of Heather Hedrick

2000 - Wooster High School, Wooster, Ohio
   
  Shawn Dewayne Hedrick - b. Feb 1, 1986, OH
 
Shawn Dewayne Hedrick
 

Yearbook photo of Shawn Hedrick

2003 - Dalton High School, Dalton, Ohio
   
   
  Delores Ann Hedrick - b. Feb 21, 1963, WV          

m.
Dale Elwood Hornick - ( b. Apr 5, 1960, Harrisonburg, VA, son of Dale Lee Hornick and Rosalee Judy Hedrick.  Married again to a Tammy and then to a Glenda) - Aug 22, 1981, Lovington, VA -- Divorces

m.
Everett E Price - ( b. Sep 1952, son of Raymond L Price and Daisy Maxine Kerns    ) -
 
Delores Ann Hedrick
 
1981 - Marries Dale Elwood Hornick, Aug 22, 1981, Lovington, VA

Marriage license fDelores Ann Hedrick and Dale Elwood Hornick

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  gr children Gabriella and Isabella Hornick
  Priscilla Ann Hornick - b. Jan 1982          

m.
Andrejus V Markinas - ( b. Mar 1977       ) -
  Daniel Elwood Hornick - b. May 1984       might be in prison for larceny
  Roy Allen Hedrick - b. Jan 1966     lives Norton  

m.
Amie Dawn Chilton - ( b. Sep 4, 1969, daughter of Boyd Wilford Chilton and Virginia Dale Smith.  Married first to Sidney Owen Feaster, III    ) -
  Diana Carol Hedrick - b. Feb 1967     

m.
Owen Thomas Hamlin, Jr - ( b. May 30, 1956, son of Owen Thomas Hamlin and Helen Lenora Vernette.  Married first to Sandra Leah Smith, 1984-1999 ) - ? -- Divorces - May 29, 2007, Rockingham, VA   

m.
Franklin Wayne Mishoe - ( b. Dec 3, 1965, VA, son of Frank Page Mishoe and Elaine Gore.  Married first to Ruth Ann Weimer   ) -
  Peggy Sue Hedrick - b. Jul 1980        

m.
Roger Lee Phillips - ( b. Dec 29, 1949, son of Walter Phillips and Lura Virginia Donaldson ; d. Oct 13, 2019, Jane Lew, Lewis Co., WV ) -
   
   
 
 
1920 U. S. Census, D, Randolph County, West Virginia  See Census
Name   Rel Race Gen Age Marr? Occup Birth Place Birth Place
Father
Birth Place
Mother
    Head W M       WV WV WV
    Wife W F       WV WV WV
    Son W M       WV WV WV
    Dau W F       WV WV WV
1930 U. S. Census,              West Virginia   See Census
Name   Rel. Race Gen Age Age 1st
Marr.
Occup Birth Place Birth Place
Father
Birth Place
Mother
    Head W M     Laborer coal mine WV WV WV
    Wife W F       WV WV WV
1940 U. S. Census,                  West Virginia   See Census
Name   Rel. Race Gen Age Marr? Highest grade of school completed Occup. Birth Place
    Head W M         WV
    Wife W F         WV
 
1950 U. S. Census,         West Virginia   See Census
Name   Rel. Race Gen Age Marr? Birth Place Occup.
    Head W M        
    Wife W F        
 

 

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March 19, 2024