Rachel Roxanna Richmond1,2,3

F, #1871, b. 17 Apr 1889, d. 19 Jan 1962
Pedigree
FatherLaban George Richmond b. 11 Jun 1858, d. 19 Feb 1937
MotherMartha Ellen Bragg b. 6 Oct 1862, d. 18 Aug 1950
Birth*17 Apr 1889 Rachel was born at Sandstone, Summers Co, WV, on 17 Apr 1889. 1910 census age 20.4,2,5 
 She was the daughter of Laban George Richmond and Martha Ellen Bragg. 
(Witness) Census1 Jun 1900 Rachel Roxanna Richmond appeared on the census of 1 Jun 1900 in the household of Laban George Richmond and Martha Ellen Bragg at Green Sulphur Dist, Summers Co, WV.2 
Marriage*circa 1906 She married Elihu Aaron Burdette circa 1906.2,6 
Census5 May 1910 Rachel Roxanna Richmond and Elihu Aaron Burdette appeared on the census as head of household at Green Sulphur Dist, Summers Co, WV, on 5 May 1910.2 
Census*8 Jan 1920 Rachel Roxanna Richmond and Elihu Aaron Burdette appeared on the census as head of household at Sandstone Pct, Green Sulphur Dist, Summers Co, WV, on 8 Jan 1920. Also enumerated in this household was Virginia Gwinn, niece, age 2 2/12, b. Wv, par. b. WV.2 
Divorce* Rachel was divorced from Elihu Aaron Burdette. Elihu was listed as divorced in the 1930 census.2 
Employment*Apr 1930 Occupation: servant in Apr 1930 at Shady Spring Dist, Raleigh Co, WV. Servant in the household of William M. Wood.2 
Census*21 Apr 1930 Rachel Roxanna Richmond was listed as a resident in the census report at Shady Spring Dist, Raleigh Co, WV, on 21 Apr 1930.2 
Death*19 Jan 1962 Rachel died on 19 Jan 1962 at Oak Hill Hospital, Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, at age 72.3,5,4 
Burial* Her body was interred at Hix, Summers Co, WV, at O'Bryan Cemetery.4 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
1 Jun 1900Green Sulphur Dist, Summers Co, WVLaban George Richmond, Martha Ellen Bragg, Ida Bell Richmond, William Edward Richmond, Lon Hampton Richmond, Rachel Roxanna Richmond, George Estel Richmond, Maggie Lee Richmond, John Francis Richmond and Dora Ellen Richmond2
5 May 1910Green Sulphur Dist, Summers Co, WVElihu Aaron Burdette, Rachel Roxanna Richmond, Glenna Fauntaine Burdette and Ray A. Burdette2
8 Jan 1920Sandstone Pct, Green Sulphur Dist, Summers Co, WVElihu Aaron Burdette, Rachel Roxanna Richmond, Glenna Fauntaine Burdette and Ray A. Burdette2
21 Apr 1930Shady Spring Dist, Raleigh Co, WVRachel Roxanna Richmond, Ray A. Burdette and Louise L. Burdette2

Partners and Children
Marriage*circa 1906 She married Elihu Aaron Burdette circa 1906.2,6 
Divorce* Rachel was divorced from Elihu Aaron Burdette. Elihu was listed as divorced in the 1930 census.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S36] Summers Co. Historical Society, History of Summers Co WV, Don Mills Inc., Salem, WV, 1984, p. 272.
  2. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  3. [S2714] WV Deaths online at www.wvculture.org,, Fayette Co, WV.
  4. [S2673] Online cemetery transcription,, O'Bryan Cemetery, online at http://files.usgwarchives.net/wv/summers/cemetery/…, accessed June 2011.
  5. [S237] Obituary, Roxie Burdette, Hinton (WV) Daily News, Friday, 19 January 1962.
  6. [S36] Summers Co. Historical Society, History of Summers Co WV, Don Mills Inc., Salem, WV, 1984, p. 270.

Mary Matilda Kessler1,2

F, #1879, b. 11 Mar 1884, d. 30 Jan 1960
Pedigree
FatherDaniel Bunyan Kessler2 b. 9 Nov 1839, d. 10 Jan 1913
MotherMary Etta Meadows2 b. 8 Sep 1844, d. 6 May 1930
Birth*11 Mar 1884 Mary Matilda Kessler was born on 11 Mar 1884 at Sandstone, Summers Co, WV.1,3,2,4 
 She was the daughter of Daniel Bunyan Kessler and Mary Etta Meadows.2 
(Witness) Census21 Jun 1900 Mary Matilda Kessler appeared on the census of 21 Jun 1900 in the household of Daniel Bunyan Kessler and Mary Etta Meadows at Green Sulphur Dist, Summers Co, WV.2 
Marriage*19 Nov 1902 She married Dailey Emberry Fox at Summers Co, WV, on 19 Nov 1902. D.E. Fox, age 29, single, b. Summers, res. Summers, par. A.J. & N.J. Fox, farmer; Mary M. Kesler, age 18, single, b. Summers Co, res. Summers Co, par. D.B. & M.E. Kesler; md by John L. McCorm[ick?] [ink smear].4,5 
Marriage*4 Jun 1908 She married Lon Hampton Richmond at Summers Co, WV, on 4 Jun 1908. L.H. Richmond, age 22, single, b. Summers Co, res. Summers Co; Mary Fox, age 23, widow, b. Summers Co, res. Summers Co; md by H.N. Fink.4 
Census*27 May 1910 Mary Matilda Kessler and Lon Hampton Richmond appeared on the census as head of household at Green Sulphur Dist, Summers Co, WV, on 27 May 1910.6 
Census8 Jan 1920 Mary Matilda Kessler and Lon Hampton Richmond appeared on the census as head of household at Green Sulphur Dist, Summers Co, WV, on 8 Jan 1920.6 
Census24 Apr 1930 Mary Matilda Kessler and Lon Hampton Richmond appeared on the census as head of household at Green Sulphur Dist, Summers Co, WV, on 24 Apr 1930.6 
Residence1 Nov 1946 Mary Matilda Kessler resided at Ramp, Summers Co, WV, on 1 Nov 1946.7 
Residence23 Oct 1950 She resided at Ramp, Summers Co, WV, on 23 Oct 1950.8 
Residence*Jan 1960 She resided at Hinton, Summers Co, WV, in Jan 1960.3 
Death*30 Jan 1960 Mary died on 30 Jan 1960 at Hinton Hospital, Hinton, Summers Co, WV, at age 75.3,1 
Burial*2 Feb 1960 Her body was interred on 2 Feb 1960 at Summers Co, WV, at Family Cemetery.1 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
21 Jun 1900Green Sulphur Dist, Summers Co, WVDaniel Bunyan Kessler, Mary Etta Meadows, George William Kessler, Joseph Soloman Kessler, John Elton Kessler, Mary Matilda Kessler, Henry Edgar Kessler, James Edward Kessler, Robert Lee Kessler and Oliver Clarence Kessler2
27 May 1910Green Sulphur Dist, Summers Co, WVLon Hampton Richmond, Mary Matilda Kessler, Ina D. Fox and Ira Leslie Fox6
8 Jan 1920Green Sulphur Dist, Summers Co, WVLon Hampton Richmond, Mary Matilda Kessler, Lorena A. Richmond, Omer H. Richmond, Paul W. Richmond, James Carson Richmond, Norman L. Richmond, Etta E. Richmond, Ina D. Fox and Ira Leslie Fox6
24 Apr 1930Green Sulphur Dist, Summers Co, WVLon Hampton Richmond, Mary Matilda Kessler, Lorena A. Richmond, Omer H. Richmond, Paul W. Richmond, James Carson Richmond, Norman L. Richmond, Etta E. Richmond, Calvin Richmond and Mary Etta Meadows6

Partners and Children
Marriage*19 Nov 1902 She married Dailey Emberry Fox at Summers Co, WV, on 19 Nov 1902. D.E. Fox, age 29, single, b. Summers, res. Summers, par. A.J. & N.J. Fox, farmer; Mary M. Kesler, age 18, single, b. Summers Co, res. Summers Co, par. D.B. & M.E. Kesler; md by John L. McCorm[ick?] [ink smear].4,5 
Children

Partners and Children
Marriage*4 Jun 1908 She married Lon Hampton Richmond at Summers Co, WV, on 4 Jun 1908. L.H. Richmond, age 22, single, b. Summers Co, res. Summers Co; Mary Fox, age 23, widow, b. Summers Co, res. Summers Co; md by H.N. Fink.4 
Children
  • Lorena A. Richmond6
  • Omer H. Richmond6
  • Paul W. Richmond6
  • James Carson Richmond6
  • Norman L. Richmond6
  • Etta E. Richmond6
  • Calvin Richmond6

Citations

  1. [S2714] WV Deaths online at www.wvculture.org,, Summers Co, WV.
  2. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, 1900 census, online at ancestry.com.
  3. [S237] Obituary, Mary Richmond, Beckley (WV) Post-Herald, Monday, 1 February 1960.
  4. [S2712] WV Marriages Summers Co, WV.
  5. [S37] History of Samuel Fox I, Fayetteville, WV, ca. 1984, p. 27.
  6. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  7. [S237] Obituary, George W. Kessler, Beckley (WV) Raleigh Register, Sunday, 3 November 1946.
  8. [S237] Obituary, Caretta J. Bragg, Beckley (WV) Raleigh Register, Tuesday, 24 Oct 1950.