James Alderson Smithson1

M, #8018, b. 17 Sep 1907, d. 26 Nov 1975
Pedigree
FatherCary Wyatt Smithson b. 1 Jan 1866, d. 5 May 1931
MotherVirginia 'Ginny' Ellen Jones b. 17 Apr 1878, d. 3 Mar 1956
Birth*17 Sep 1907 James was born at Sandstone, Summers Co, WV, on 17 Sep 1907.2,3,1,4 
 He was the son of Cary Wyatt Smithson and Virginia 'Ginny' Ellen Jones. 
(Witness) Census11 May 1910 James Alderson Smithson appeared on the census of 11 May 1910 in the household of Cary Wyatt Smithson and Virginia 'Ginny' Ellen Jones at Green Sulphur Dist, Summers Co, WV.5 
(Witness) Census24 Jan 1920 James Alderson Smithson appeared on the census of 24 Jan 1920 in the household of Cary Wyatt Smithson and Virginia 'Ginny' Ellen Jones at Wolf Creek Dist, Monroe Co, WV.5 
(Witness) Census18 Apr 1930 James Alderson Smithson appeared on the census of 18 Apr 1930 in the household of Cary Wyatt Smithson and Virginia 'Ginny' Ellen Jones at Wolf Creek Dist, Monroe Co, WV.5 
Marriage*20 Dec 1934 He married Helen Elizabeth Hedrick at Summers Co, WV, on 20 Dec 1934.
James A. Smithson, age 27, single, b. Summers Co, res. Alderson; Helen E. Hedrick, age 21, single, b. Illinois, res. Alderson; md by Henry Dillon.6,7 
Employment*Oct 1940 James's occupation: Lacey Shawver, Smithers, WV at Alderson, Monroe Co, WV, in Oct 1940.2 
Mlt-Registration*16 Oct 1940 He registered for the draft on 16 Oct 1940 at Monroe Co, WV.2 
Residence16 Oct 1940 James Alderson Smithson and Helen Elizabeth Hedrick resided at Alderson, Monroe Co, WV, on 16 Oct 1940.2 
Residence3 Mar 1956 James Alderson Smithson resided at Alderson, Monroe Co, WV, on 3 Mar 1956.8 
Residence*25 Oct 1958 He resided at Alderson, Monroe Co, WV, on 25 Oct 1958.9 
Residence15 Nov 1964 He resided at Alderson, Monroe Co, WV, on 15 Nov 1964.10 
Death*26 Nov 1975 James died on 26 Nov 1975 at Emmett Mem Hosp, Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co, VA, at age 68.3,4,11 
Burial*28 Nov 1975 His body was interred on 28 Nov 1975 at Alderson, Greenbrier Co, WV, at Alderson Cem.1,3,11 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
11 May 1910Green Sulphur Dist, Summers Co, WVCary Wyatt Smithson, Virginia 'Ginny' Ellen Jones, Fred C. Smithson, Ina Orine Smithson, Dallas Lynn Smithson, James Alderson Smithson and Quilla Booker Grant "Booker" Smithson5
24 Jan 1920Wolf Creek Dist, Monroe Co, WVCary Wyatt Smithson, Virginia 'Ginny' Ellen Jones, Ina Orine Smithson, Dallas Lynn Smithson, James Alderson Smithson, Quilla Booker Grant "Booker" Smithson, Lucy Ellen Smithson, Grover Dean Smithson, Lottie Linda Smithson and Other Wyatt Smithson5
18 Apr 1930Wolf Creek Dist, Monroe Co, WVCary Wyatt Smithson, Virginia 'Ginny' Ellen Jones, James Alderson Smithson, Quilla Booker Grant "Booker" Smithson, Lucy Ellen Smithson, Lottie Linda Smithson and Mary G. Smithson5

Partners and Children
Marriage*20 Dec 1934 He married Helen Elizabeth Hedrick at Summers Co, WV, on 20 Dec 1934.
James A. Smithson, age 27, single, b. Summers Co, res. Alderson; Helen E. Hedrick, age 21, single, b. Illinois, res. Alderson; md by Henry Dillon.6,7 
Child

Citations

  1. [S237] Obituary, James Alderson Smithson, Beckley (WV) Post-Herald, Thursday, 27 November 1975.
  2. [S2696] WWII Draft Registration Cards, 1940-1947 (www.ancestry.com),.
  3. [S2836] VA Death Certificate online at ancestry.com,.
  4. [S1] Social Security Administration., Social Security Death Index (Online at www.ancestry.com),.
  5. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  6. [S2712] WV Marriages Summers Co, WV.
  7. [S43] Sarah Helen Alderson, Aldersons Across America, 3rd rev, 1991, typed manuscript,.
  8. [S237] Obituary, Virginia Ellen Jones Smithson, Beckley (WV) Post-Herald & Register, Sunday, 4 March 1956.
  9. [S237] Obituary, Fred W. Smithson, Beckley (WV) Post-Herald, Monday, 27 Oct 1958.
  10. [S237] Obituary, Booker Grant Smithson, Beckley (WV) Post-Herald, Tuesday, 17 Nov 1964.
  11. [S1423] Gravestone.

Quilla Booker Grant "Booker" Smithson1

M, #8019, b. 10 Jan 1909, d. 15 Nov 1964
Pedigree
FatherCary Wyatt Smithson b. 1 Jan 1866, d. 5 May 1931
MotherVirginia 'Ginny' Ellen Jones b. 17 Apr 1878, d. 3 Mar 1956
Birth*10 Jan 1909 Quilla was born at Sandstone, Summers Co, WV, on 10 Jan 1909.2 
 He was the son of Cary Wyatt Smithson and Virginia 'Ginny' Ellen Jones. 
(Witness) Census11 May 1910 Quilla Booker Grant "Booker" Smithson appeared on the census of 11 May 1910 in the household of Cary Wyatt Smithson and Virginia 'Ginny' Ellen Jones at Green Sulphur Dist, Summers Co, WV.1 
(Witness) Census24 Jan 1920 Quilla Booker Grant "Booker" Smithson appeared on the census of 24 Jan 1920 in the household of Cary Wyatt Smithson and Virginia 'Ginny' Ellen Jones at Wolf Creek Dist, Monroe Co, WV.1 
(Witness) Census18 Apr 1930 Quilla Booker Grant "Booker" Smithson appeared on the census of 18 Apr 1930 in the household of Cary Wyatt Smithson and Virginia 'Ginny' Ellen Jones at Wolf Creek Dist, Monroe Co, WV.1 
Marriage*1 Mar 1948 He married Lucy Lee Lemons at Hinton, Summers Co, WV, on 1 Mar 1948. Booker G. Smithson, age 38, single, b. Sandstone, res. Alderson; Lucy L. Lemons, age 23, single, b. Sinks Grove, res. Alderson; md by H.P. Hackney.3 
Residence3 Mar 1956 Quilla Booker Grant "Booker" Smithson resided at Alderson, Greenbrier Co, WV, on 3 Mar 1956.4 
Residence*25 Oct 1958 He resided at Alderson, Greenbrier Co, WV, on 25 Oct 1958.5 
Death*15 Nov 1964 Quilla died on 15 Nov 1964 at Alderson, Greenbrier Co, WV, at age 55.2 
Burial*18 Nov 1964 His body was interred on 18 Nov 1964 at Alderson, Greenbrier Co, WV, at Alderson Cem.2 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
11 May 1910Green Sulphur Dist, Summers Co, WVCary Wyatt Smithson, Virginia 'Ginny' Ellen Jones, Fred C. Smithson, Ina Orine Smithson, Dallas Lynn Smithson, James Alderson Smithson and Quilla Booker Grant "Booker" Smithson1
24 Jan 1920Wolf Creek Dist, Monroe Co, WVCary Wyatt Smithson, Virginia 'Ginny' Ellen Jones, Ina Orine Smithson, Dallas Lynn Smithson, James Alderson Smithson, Quilla Booker Grant "Booker" Smithson, Lucy Ellen Smithson, Grover Dean Smithson, Lottie Linda Smithson and Other Wyatt Smithson1
18 Apr 1930Wolf Creek Dist, Monroe Co, WVCary Wyatt Smithson, Virginia 'Ginny' Ellen Jones, James Alderson Smithson, Quilla Booker Grant "Booker" Smithson, Lucy Ellen Smithson, Lottie Linda Smithson and Mary G. Smithson1

Partners and Children
Marriage*1 Mar 1948 He married Lucy Lee Lemons at Hinton, Summers Co, WV, on 1 Mar 1948. Booker G. Smithson, age 38, single, b. Sandstone, res. Alderson; Lucy L. Lemons, age 23, single, b. Sinks Grove, res. Alderson; md by H.P. Hackney.3 

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  2. [S237] Obituary, Booker Grant Smithson, Beckley (WV) Post-Herald, Tuesday, 17 Nov 1964.
  3. [S2712] WV Marriages Summers Co, WV.
  4. [S237] Obituary, Virginia Ellen Jones Smithson, Beckley (WV) Post-Herald & Register, Sunday, 4 March 1956.
  5. [S237] Obituary, Fred W. Smithson, Beckley (WV) Post-Herald, Monday, 27 Oct 1958.

J. H. Mates1,2

M, #8020, b. circa 1900
Pedigree
Birth*circa 1900 J. was born at OH circa 1900.1 
Marriage*13 Sep 1926 He married Ina Orine Smithson at Summers Co, WV, on 13 Sep 1926.
J. H. Mates, age 26, single, b. OH, res. Alderson; Ina O. Smithson, age 22, single, b. Summers Co, res. Alderson; md. by H.L. Hout.1 

Partners and Children
Marriage*13 Sep 1926 He married Ina Orine Smithson at Summers Co, WV, on 13 Sep 1926.
J. H. Mates, age 26, single, b. OH, res. Alderson; Ina O. Smithson, age 22, single, b. Summers Co, res. Alderson; md. by H.L. Hout.1 
Child

Citations

  1. [S2712] WV Marriages Summers Co, WV.
  2. [S237] Obituary, Lottie Linda Smithson Trout, Hinton News, Tuesday, 18 Nov 2003.
  3. [S2719] "Alderson Man Chosen Penitentiary Chaplain," Beckley (WV) Post-Herald, 18 Aug 1964.

Helen Elizabeth Hedrick1

F, #8021, b. 8 Apr 1916, d. 16 Dec 2007
Pedigree
FatherFalice Lyle Hedrick2 b. 4 Apr 1879, d. 31 Jan 1957
MotherNellie Bibb2 b. 29 Oct 1879, d. 23 Jul 1964
Birth*8 Apr 1916 Helen was born at Danvers, McLean Co, IL, on 8 Apr 1916.3 
 She was the daughter of Falice Lyle Hedrick and Nellie Bibb.2 
(Witness) Census22 Jan 1920 Helen Elizabeth Hedrick appeared on the census of 22 Jan 1920 in the household of Falice Lyle Hedrick and Nellie Bibb at Wolf Creek Dist, Monroe Co, WV.2 
(Witness) Census18 Apr 1930 Helen Elizabeth Hedrick appeared on the census of 18 Apr 1930 in the household of Falice Lyle Hedrick and Nellie Bibb at Wolf Creek Dist, Monroe Co, WV.2 
Marriage*20 Dec 1934 She married James Alderson Smithson at Summers Co, WV, on 20 Dec 1934.
James A. Smithson, age 27, single, b. Summers Co, res. Alderson; Helen E. Hedrick, age 21, single, b. Illinois, res. Alderson; md by Henry Dillon.4,5 
(Witness) Census17 Apr 1940 Helen Elizabeth Hedrick appeared on the census of 17 Apr 1940 in the household of Falice Lyle Hedrick and Nellie Bibb at Wolf Creek Dist, Monroe Co, WV.2 
Residence16 Oct 1940 James Alderson Smithson and Helen Elizabeth Hedrick resided at Alderson, Monroe Co, WV, on 16 Oct 1940.6 
(informant) Death26 Nov 1975 Helen was informant for the death of James Alderson Smithson at Emmett Mem Hosp, Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co, VA, on 26 Nov 1975.7,8,9 
Residence26 Nov 1975 Helen Elizabeth Hedrick resided at Alderson, Monroe Co, WV, on 26 Nov 1975.10 
Residence*13 Nov 2003 She resided at Alderson, Greenbrier Co, WV, on 13 Nov 2003.11 
Death*16 Dec 2007 She died on 16 Dec 2007 at Alderson, Greenbrier Co, WV, at age 91..12 
Burial*19 Dec 2007 She was buried on 19 Dec 2007 at Alderson Cem, Alderson, Greenbrier Co, WV.12 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
22 Jan 1920Wolf Creek Dist, Monroe Co, WVFalice Lyle Hedrick, Nellie Bibb, Pauline A. Hedrick, Robert C. Hedrick, Helen Elizabeth Hedrick and Charles B. Hedrick2
18 Apr 1930Wolf Creek Dist, Monroe Co, WVFalice Lyle Hedrick, Nellie Bibb, Pauline A. Hedrick, Robert C. Hedrick, Helen Elizabeth Hedrick and Charles B. Hedrick2
17 Apr 1940Wolf Creek Dist, Monroe Co, WVFalice Lyle Hedrick, Nellie Bibb, Helen Elizabeth Hedrick and Charles B. Hedrick2

Partners and Children
Marriage*20 Dec 1934 She married James Alderson Smithson at Summers Co, WV, on 20 Dec 1934.
James A. Smithson, age 27, single, b. Summers Co, res. Alderson; Helen E. Hedrick, age 21, single, b. Illinois, res. Alderson; md by Henry Dillon.4,5 
Child

Citations

  1. [S43] Sarah Helen Alderson, Aldersons Across America, 3rd rev, 1991, typed manuscript,.





  2. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  3. [S2686] Jim Skaggs., My Photos Online (http://www.picturetrail.com/gallery/view), stone erected carved only with birthdate.
  4. [S2712] WV Marriages Summers Co, WV.
  5. [S43] Sarah Helen Alderson, Aldersons Across America, 3rd rev, 1991, typed manuscript,.
  6. [S2696] WWII Draft Registration Cards, 1940-1947 (www.ancestry.com),.
  7. [S2836] VA Death Certificate online at ancestry.com,.
  8. [S1] Social Security Administration., Social Security Death Index (Online at www.ancestry.com),.
  9. [S1423] Gravestone.
  10. [S237] Obituary, James Alderson Smithson, Beckley (WV) Post-Herald, Thursday, 27 November 1975.
  11. [S237] Obituary, Lottie Linda Smithson Trout, Hinton (WV) News, Tuesday, 18 Nov 2003.
  12. [S237] Obituary, Helen Hedrick Smithson, Charleston (WV) Gazette, 18 Dec 2007, online at http://findarticles.com/p/news-articles/…, accessed Feb 2010.

Elizabeth E. 'Betty' Smithson1

F, #8022
Pedigree
FatherJames Alderson Smithson b. 17 Sep 1907, d. 26 Nov 1975
MotherHelen Elizabeth Hedrick b. 8 Apr 1916, d. 16 Dec 2007
 Elizabeth E. 'Betty' Smithson is the daughter of James Alderson Smithson and Helen Elizabeth Hedrick. 
Marriage* She married Coleman Highlander. 

Partners and Children
Marriage* She married Coleman Highlander. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S43] Sarah Helen Alderson, Aldersons Across America, 3rd rev, 1991, typed manuscript,.

Coleman Highlander1

M, #8023
Pedigree
Marriage* He married Elizabeth E. 'Betty' Smithson. 

Partners and Children
Marriage* He married Elizabeth E. 'Betty' Smithson. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S43] Sarah Helen Alderson, Aldersons Across America, 3rd rev, 1991, typed manuscript, s/o Joe and Blanche (Kincaid) Highlander.

Jeffrey Lyle Highlander1

M, #8024
Pedigree
FatherColeman Highlander
MotherElizabeth E. 'Betty' Smithson
 Jeffrey Lyle Highlander is the son of Coleman Highlander and Elizabeth E. 'Betty' Smithson. 

Citations

  1. [S43] Sarah Helen Alderson, Aldersons Across America, 3rd rev, 1991, typed manuscript,.





Thomas James Highlander1

M, #8025
Pedigree
FatherColeman Highlander
MotherElizabeth E. 'Betty' Smithson
 Thomas James Highlander is the son of Coleman Highlander and Elizabeth E. 'Betty' Smithson. 

Citations

  1. [S43] Sarah Helen Alderson, Aldersons Across America, 3rd rev, 1991, typed manuscript,.





Lucy Lee Lemons1,2

F, #8026
Pedigree
Marriage*1 Mar 1948 She married Quilla Booker Grant "Booker" Smithson at Hinton, Summers Co, WV, on 1 Mar 1948. Booker G. Smithson, age 38, single, b. Sandstone, res. Alderson; Lucy L. Lemons, age 23, single, b. Sinks Grove, res. Alderson; md by H.P. Hackney.1 

Partners and Children
Marriage*1 Mar 1948 She married Quilla Booker Grant "Booker" Smithson at Hinton, Summers Co, WV, on 1 Mar 1948. Booker G. Smithson, age 38, single, b. Sandstone, res. Alderson; Lucy L. Lemons, age 23, single, b. Sinks Grove, res. Alderson; md by H.P. Hackney.1 

Citations

  1. [S2712] WV Marriages Summers Co, WV.
  2. [S43] Sarah Helen Alderson, Aldersons Across America, 3rd rev, 1991, typed manuscript, d/o James Robert and Carrie Alice (Lemon) Hedrick.