John Randolph Booth Sr

M, #1858, b. 23 Mar 1918, d. 28 Apr 1987
Family Explorer
FatherWilliam Hobart Booth1 b. 25 Dec 1896, d. 18 Jul 1975
MotherAlice Salmon b. circa 1892, d. 12 Apr 1975
Birth*23 Mar 1918 John was born at Crum, Wayne Co, WV, on 23 Mar 1918.2,3,4 
 He was the son of William Hobart Booth and Alice Salmon.1 
(Witness) Census19 Jan 1920 John Randolph Booth Sr appeared on the census of 19 Jan 1920 in the household of William Hobart Booth and Alice Salmon at Williamson, Mingo Co, WV.5 
(Witness) Census4 Apr 1930 John Randolph Booth Sr appeared on the census of 4 Apr 1930 in the household of William Hobart Booth and Alice Salmon at Chattaroy, Mingo Co, WV.5 
Marriage*8 Apr 1939 He married Zela Geraldine Fridley at Warm Springs, Bath Co, VA, on 8 Apr 1939.
John Randolph Booth, age 21, single, b. Williamson, WV, res. Oak Hill, WV, par. William H. Booth & Alice Salmons, miner; Geraldine Fridley, age 19, single, b. Covington, VA, res. Oak Hill, par. William C. Fridley & Margaret Small; md by J.T. McCutcheon at Warm Springs.6 
EmploymentApr 1940 Occupation: laborer in Apr 1940 at Minden, Fayette Co, WV. Coal mine.5 
Census22 Apr 1940 John Randolph Booth Sr and Zela Geraldine Fridley appeared on the census as head of household at Minden, Fayette Co, WV, on 22 Apr 1940.5 
EmploymentOct 1940 John's occupation: Standard Coffee Company at Minden, Fayette Co, WV, in Oct 1940.2 
Mlt-Registration*16 Oct 1940 He registered for the draft on 16 Oct 1940 at Fayette Co, WV.2 
Residence16 Oct 1940 John Randolph Booth Sr and Zela Geraldine Fridley resided at Minden, Fayette Co, WV, on 16 Oct 1940.2 
Employment*Apr 1950 Occupation: coal miner in Apr 1950 at Trap Hill Dist, Raleigh Co, WV.5 
Census*20 Apr 1950 John Randolph Booth Sr and Zela Geraldine Fridley appeared on the census as head of household at Trap Hill Dist, Raleigh Co, WV, on 20 Apr 1950.5 
Residence*29 Jul 1960 John Randolph Booth Sr and Zela Geraldine Fridley resided at Fairdale, Raleigh Co, WV, on 29 Jul 1960.7 
Move*Jun 1963 John Randolph Booth Sr moved to Beards Fork, Fayette Co, WV, in Jun 1963.8 
Residence12 Apr 1975 He resided at Fairdale, Raleigh Co, WV, on 12 Apr 1975.9 
Residence*18 Jul 1975 He resided at Fairdale, Raleigh Co, WV, on 18 Jul 1975.10 
Death*28 Apr 1987 John died on 28 Apr 1987 at age 69.4 
Burial* His body was interred at Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, at High Lawn Memorial Park.4 

Census Records Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
19 Jan 1920Williamson, Mingo Co, WVWilliam Hobart Booth, Alice Salmon, Marguerite Booth and John Randolph Booth Sr5
4 Apr 1930Chattaroy, Mingo Co, WVWilliam Hobart Booth, Alice Salmon, John Randolph Booth Sr, William Hobart Booth Jr and Elinor Booth5
22 Apr 1940Minden, Fayette Co, WVJohn Randolph Booth Sr, Zela Geraldine Fridley and Donald Lee Booth5
20 Apr 1950Trap Hill Dist, Raleigh Co, WVJohn Randolph Booth Sr, Zela Geraldine Fridley and William Carl Fridley5

Family

Zela Geraldine Fridley b. 18 Apr 1922, d. 24 Aug 2016
Marriage*8 Apr 1939 He married Zela Geraldine Fridley at Warm Springs, Bath Co, VA, on 8 Apr 1939.
John Randolph Booth, age 21, single, b. Williamson, WV, res. Oak Hill, WV, par. William H. Booth & Alice Salmons, miner; Geraldine Fridley, age 19, single, b. Covington, VA, res. Oak Hill, par. William C. Fridley & Margaret Small; md by J.T. McCutcheon at Warm Springs.6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S2719] "Fairdale," Beckley (WV) Raleigh Register, 15 Jul 1960.
  2. [S2696] WWII Draft Registration Cards, 1940-1947 (www.ancestry.com),.
  3. [S2683] WV Death Certificate online at www.wvculture.org,, Donald Lee Booth.
  4. [S221] Fayette-Raleigh Genealogical Society., Fayette County Cemetery Records, Vol. II: Highlawn Memorial Park Cemetery (Fayette-Raleigh Genealogical Society, 2002),.
  5. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  6. [S230] Marriages, Civil Records Ancestry.com. Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015.
  7. [S2719] "News From Fairdale," Beckley (WV) Raleigh Register, 29 Jul 1960.
  8. [S2719] "Fairdale," Beckley (WV) Raleigh Register, 17 June 1963.
  9. [S237] Obituary, Alice Booth, Charleston (WV) Gazette Mail, Sunday, 13 April 1975.
  10. [S237] Obituary, William H. Booth, Beckley (WV) Post-Herald & Register, Sunday, 20 July 1975.

Wilsonia M. Bess1

F, #1891, b. 17 Nov 1865, d. 8 Feb 1941
Family Explorer
FatherWilliam Henry Bess b. 2 Mar 1832, d. 18 Mar 1894
MotherElizabeth Fridley b. 20 Mar 1843, d. 9 Jun 1918
Birth*17 Nov 1865 Wilsonia was born at Alleghany Co, VA, on 17 Nov 1865.2,3 
 She was the daughter of William Henry Bess and Elizabeth Fridley. 
(Witness) Census25 Aug 1870 Wilsonia M. Bess appeared on the census of 25 Aug 1870 in the household of William Henry Bess and Elizabeth Fridley at Boiling Spring Twp, Alleghany Co, VA.1 
(Witness) Census12 Jun 1880 Wilsonia M. Bess appeared on the census of 12 Jun 1880 in the household of William Henry Bess and Elizabeth Fridley at Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VA.1 
Marriage*1 Aug 1882 She married George Washington Wolfe at Alleghany Co, VA, on 1 Aug 1882. Geo. W. Wolfe, age 21, single, b. Alleghany Co, par. A. & H.H. Wolfe; Wilsonia Bess, age 16, b. Alleghany Co, par. Wm H. & E. Bess.4 
Num Child11 Jun 1900 Wilsonia M. Bess and George Washington Wolfe had 1 children, with 1 living at the time of the census in 1900.5 
Census*11 Jun 1900 Wilsonia M. Bess and George Washington Wolfe appeared on the census as head of household at Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VA, on 11 Jun 1900. Also enumerated in this household was Hettie H. Wolfe, mother, b. Dec. 1820, age 79, widowed, 6 children, 5 living, b. VA.5 
Census22 Apr 1910 Wilsonia M. Bess and George Washington Wolfe appeared on the census as head of household at Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VA, on 22 Apr 1910.1 
Num Child*22 Apr 1910 Wilsonia M. Bess and George Washington Wolfe had 1 children, with 1 living at the time of the census in 1910.1 
Census18 Feb 1920 Wilsonia M. Bess and George Washington Wolfe appeared on the census as head of household at Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VA, on 18 Feb 1920.1 
Census21 Apr 1930 Wilsonia M. Bess and George Washington Wolfe appeared on the census as head of household at Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VA, on 21 Apr 1930.1 
Employment*May 1940 Occupation: operator in May 1940 at Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VA. Farm.1 
Census*2 May 1940 Wilsonia M. Bess appeared on the census as head of household at Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VA, on 2 May 1940. Also enumerated in this household was Casy Dutton, lodger, age 48, single, b. VA.1 
Death*8 Feb 1941 Wilsonia died on 8 Feb 1941 at Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VA, at age 75. Informant was A.C. Wolfe, Jordan Mines, VA.6 
Burial*9 Feb 1941 Her body was interred on 9 Feb 1941 at Jordan Mines, Alleghany Co, VA, at Lone Star Cem.6,3 

Census Records Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
25 Aug 1870Boiling Spring Twp, Alleghany Co, VAWilliam Henry Bess, Elizabeth Fridley, Wilsonia M. Bess and Perry Thomas Bess1
12 Jun 1880Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VAWilliam Henry Bess, Elizabeth Fridley, Wilsonia M. Bess, Perry Thomas Bess, Mary Emaline Bess, Invidessa Ann Bess and Henry Eakin Bess1
11 Jun 1900Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VAGeorge Washington Wolfe, Wilsonia M. Bess and Frank Clark Wolfe5
22 Apr 1910Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VAGeorge Washington Wolfe and Wilsonia M. Bess1
18 Feb 1920Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VAGeorge Washington Wolfe and Wilsonia M. Bess1
21 Apr 1930Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VAGeorge Washington Wolfe and Wilsonia M. Bess1
2 May 1940Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VAWilsonia M. Bess1

Family

George Washington Wolfe b. 10 Dec 1860, d. 21 Jul 1937
Marriage*1 Aug 1882 She married George Washington Wolfe at Alleghany Co, VA, on 1 Aug 1882. Geo. W. Wolfe, age 21, single, b. Alleghany Co, par. A. & H.H. Wolfe; Wilsonia Bess, age 16, b. Alleghany Co, par. Wm H. & E. Bess.4 
Child

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  2. [S183] Beth Fridley., Alleghany Co., Virginia Birth Records, 1853-1896 (Orem, UT: Ancestry, Inc., 1999 (electronic)),.
  3. [S2738] FindAGrave.com (findagrave.com), gravestone.
  4. [S230] Marriages, Civil Records Ancestry.com. Virginia, Select Marriages, 1785-1940 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc, 2014.
  5. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, 1900 census, online at ancestry.com.
  6. [S2836] VA Death Certificate online at ancestry.com,.

Perry Thomas Bess1

M, #1892, b. 5 Jun 1868, d. 11 Jan 1951
Family Explorer
FatherWilliam Henry Bess b. 2 Mar 1832, d. 18 Mar 1894
MotherElizabeth Fridley b. 20 Mar 1843, d. 9 Jun 1918
Birth*5 Jun 1868 Perry was born at Alleghany Co, VA, on 5 Jun 1868.1 
 He was the son of William Henry Bess and Elizabeth Fridley. 
(Witness) Census25 Aug 1870 Perry Thomas Bess appeared on the census of 25 Aug 1870 in the household of William Henry Bess and Elizabeth Fridley at Boiling Spring Twp, Alleghany Co, VA.2 
(Witness) Census12 Jun 1880 Perry Thomas Bess appeared on the census of 12 Jun 1880 in the household of William Henry Bess and Elizabeth Fridley at Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VA.2 
Marriage*19 Jan 1887 He married Mary Louise 'Mollie' Campbell at Craig Co, VA, on 19 Jan 1887. Perry T. Bess, age 19, single, b. Alleghany Co, par. Wm. B. & Rebecca E. Bess; Mollie Campbell, age 18, single, b. Craig Co, par. James & Mahala Campbell.3 
Employment*Jun 1900 Occupation: farmer in Jun 1900 at Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VA.4 
Num Child*6 Jun 1900 Perry Thomas Bess and Mary Louise 'Mollie' Campbell had 3 children, with 3 living at the time of the census in 1900.4 
Census*6 Jun 1900 Perry Thomas Bess and Mary Louise 'Mollie' Campbell appeared on the census as head of household at Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VA, on 6 Jun 1900.4 
EmploymentApr 1910 Occupation: farmer in Apr 1910 at Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VA.2 
Num Child19 Apr 1910 Perry Thomas Bess and Mary Louise 'Mollie' Campbell had 6 children, with 6 living at the time of the census in 1910.2 
Census19 Apr 1910 Perry Thomas Bess and Mary Louise 'Mollie' Campbell appeared on the census as head of household at Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VA, on 19 Apr 1910.2 
EmploymentFeb 1920 Occupation: farmer in Feb 1920 at Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VA.2 
Census26 Feb 1920 Perry Thomas Bess and Mary Louise 'Mollie' Campbell appeared on the census as head of household at Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VA, on 26 Feb 1920.2 
EmploymentMay 1940 Occupation: farmer in May 1940 at Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VA.2 
Census3 May 1940 Perry Thomas Bess and Mary Louise 'Mollie' Campbell appeared on the census as head of household at Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VA, on 3 May 1940.2 
(informant) Death24 Jun 1945 Perry was informant for the death of Mary Louise 'Mollie' Campbell at Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VA, on 24 Jun 1945.1 
Census*20 Apr 1950 Perry Thomas Bess appeared on the census as head of household at Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VA, on 20 Apr 1950.2 
Death*11 Jan 1951 Perry died on 11 Jan 1951 at Jordan Mines, Alleghany Co, VA, at age 82.1 
Burial*13 Jan 1951 His body was interred on 13 Jan 1951 at Jordan Mines, Alleghany Co, VA, at Lone Star Cem.1,5 

Census Records Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
25 Aug 1870Boiling Spring Twp, Alleghany Co, VAWilliam Henry Bess, Elizabeth Fridley, Wilsonia M. Bess and Perry Thomas Bess2
12 Jun 1880Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VAWilliam Henry Bess, Elizabeth Fridley, Wilsonia M. Bess, Perry Thomas Bess, Mary Emaline Bess, Invidessa Ann Bess and Henry Eakin Bess2
6 Jun 1900Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VAPerry Thomas Bess, Mary Louise 'Mollie' Campbell, Nomia Lee Bess, Maude T. Bess and James Raymond Bess4
19 Apr 1910Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VAPerry Thomas Bess, Mary Louise 'Mollie' Campbell, Nomia Lee Bess, Maude T. Bess, James Raymond Bess, Bonnie A. Bess, Rebecca L. Bess, Mary E. Bess and Elizabeth Fridley2
26 Feb 1920Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VAPerry Thomas Bess, Mary Louise 'Mollie' Campbell, Bonnie A. Bess, Rebecca L. Bess and Mary E. Bess2
3 May 1940Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VAPerry Thomas Bess and Mary Louise 'Mollie' Campbell2
20 Apr 1950Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VAPerry Thomas Bess and Bonnie A. Bess2

Family

Mary Louise 'Mollie' Campbell b. 20 Jun 1869, d. 24 Jun 1945
Marriage*19 Jan 1887 He married Mary Louise 'Mollie' Campbell at Craig Co, VA, on 19 Jan 1887. Perry T. Bess, age 19, single, b. Alleghany Co, par. Wm. B. & Rebecca E. Bess; Mollie Campbell, age 18, single, b. Craig Co, par. James & Mahala Campbell.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S2836] VA Death Certificate online at ancestry.com,.
  2. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  3. [S230] Marriages, Civil Records Ancestry.com. Virginia, Select Marriages, 1785-1940 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc, 2014.
  4. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, 1900 census, online at ancestry.com.
  5. [S2738] FindAGrave.com (findagrave.com), gravestone.

Mary Emaline Bess1

F, #1893, b. 29 Feb 1872, d. 26 Jun 1940
Family Explorer
FatherWilliam Henry Bess b. 2 Mar 1832, d. 18 Mar 1894
MotherElizabeth Fridley b. 20 Mar 1843, d. 9 Jun 1918
Birth*29 Feb 1872 Mary was born at Alleghany Co, VA, on 29 Feb 1872. Date of birth given on death certificate as 29 Feb 1877 (not a leap year), but Mary was listed as 8 years old in 1880 census; Alleghany Co, VA Births has 20 February 1872.2,1 
 She was the daughter of William Henry Bess and Elizabeth Fridley. 
(Witness) Census12 Jun 1880 Mary Emaline Bess appeared on the census of 12 Jun 1880 in the household of William Henry Bess and Elizabeth Fridley at Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VA.3 
Marriage*10 Dec 1889 She married Josiah Helms at Alleghany Co, VA, on 10 Dec 1889. Josiah Helms, age 24, single, b. Kanawha Co, WV, par. Jas & Mary Helms; Mary E. Bess, age 17, single, b. Alleghany Co, par. Orin [sic] & Elizabeth Bess.4 
Census*16 Jun 1900 Mary Emaline Bess and Josiah Helms appeared on the census as head of household at Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VA, on 16 Jun 1900.5 
Num Child*16 Jun 1900 Mary Emaline Bess and Josiah Helms had 4 children, with 4 living at the time of the census in 1900.5 
Census9 May 1910 Mary Emaline Bess and Josiah Helms appeared on the census as head of household at Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VA, on 9 May 1910.3 
Num Child9 May 1910 Mary Emaline Bess and Josiah Helms had 8 children, with 7 living at the time of the census in 1910.3 
Census8 Jan 1920 Mary Emaline Bess and Josiah Helms appeared on the census as head of household at New Castle Dist, Craig Co, VA, on 8 Jan 1920.3 
Census9 Apr 1930 Mary Emaline Bess and Josiah Helms appeared on the census as head of household at New Castle Dist, Craig Co, VA, on 9 Apr 1930.3 
Census16 Apr 1940 Mary Emaline Bess and Josiah Helms appeared on the census as head of household at New Castle Dist, Craig Co, VA, on 16 Apr 1940.3 
Death*26 Jun 1940 Mary died on 26 Jun 1940 at Covington General Hosp, Covington, Alleghany Co, VA, at age 68.1 
Burial*28 Jun 1940 Her body was interred on 28 Jun 1940 at Jordan Mines, Alleghany Co, VA, at Lone Star Cem.1,6 

Census Records Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
12 Jun 1880Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VAWilliam Henry Bess, Elizabeth Fridley, Wilsonia M. Bess, Perry Thomas Bess, Mary Emaline Bess, Invidessa Ann Bess and Henry Eakin Bess3
16 Jun 1900Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VAJosiah Helms, Mary Emaline Bess, Dessie E. Helms, William Thomas Helms, Rebecca O. Helms and Annie M. Helms5
9 May 1910Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VAJosiah Helms, Mary Emaline Bess, Dessie E. Helms, William Thomas Helms, Rebecca O. Helms, Annie M. Helms, Joseph L. Helms, Otha Paul Helms and Helen B. Helms3
8 Jan 1920New Castle Dist, Craig Co, VAJosiah Helms, Mary Emaline Bess, Annie M. Helms, Joseph L. Helms, Otha Paul Helms, Helen B. Helms, Thelma Raiburn Helms and Melvin Parker Helms3
9 Apr 1930New Castle Dist, Craig Co, VAJosiah Helms, Mary Emaline Bess, Thelma Raiburn Helms and Melvin Parker Helms3
16 Apr 1940New Castle Dist, Craig Co, VAJosiah Helms, Mary Emaline Bess, Melvin Parker Helms and Beatrice (?)3

Family

Josiah Helms b. 10 May 1865, d. 2 May 1950
Marriage*10 Dec 1889 She married Josiah Helms at Alleghany Co, VA, on 10 Dec 1889. Josiah Helms, age 24, single, b. Kanawha Co, WV, par. Jas & Mary Helms; Mary E. Bess, age 17, single, b. Alleghany Co, par. Orin [sic] & Elizabeth Bess.4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S2836] VA Death Certificate online at ancestry.com,.
  2. [S183] Beth Fridley., Alleghany Co., Virginia Birth Records, 1853-1896 (Orem, UT: Ancestry, Inc., 1999 (electronic)),.
  3. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  4. [S230] Marriages, Civil Records Ancestry.com. Virginia, Select Marriages, 1785-1940 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc, 2014.
  5. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, 1900 census, online at ancestry.com.
  6. [S2738] FindAGrave.com (findagrave.com), gravestone.

Invidessa Ann Bess1

F, #1894, b. 15 Mar 1874, d. 15 Oct 1883
Family Explorer
FatherWilliam Henry Bess b. 2 Mar 1832, d. 18 Mar 1894
MotherElizabeth Fridley b. 20 Mar 1843, d. 9 Jun 1918
Birth*15 Mar 1874 Invidessa was born at Alleghany Co, VA, on 15 Mar 1874.2 
 She was the daughter of William Henry Bess and Elizabeth Fridley. 
(Witness) Census12 Jun 1880 Invidessa Ann Bess appeared on the census of 12 Jun 1880 in the household of William Henry Bess and Elizabeth Fridley at Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VA.3 
Death*15 Oct 1883 Invidessa died on 15 Oct 1883 at Alleghany Co, VA, at age 9.1 
Burial* Her body was interred at Jordan Mines, Alleghany Co, VA, at Lone Star Cem.4 

Census Records Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
12 Jun 1880Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VAWilliam Henry Bess, Elizabeth Fridley, Wilsonia M. Bess, Perry Thomas Bess, Mary Emaline Bess, Invidessa Ann Bess and Henry Eakin Bess3

Citations

  1. [S229] Deaths, Civil Records Ancestry.com. Virginia, Deaths and Burials Index, 1853-1917 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011.
  2. [S183] Beth Fridley., Alleghany Co., Virginia Birth Records, 1853-1896 (Orem, UT: Ancestry, Inc., 1999 (electronic)),.
  3. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  4. [S2738] FindAGrave.com (findagrave.com),.

Henry Eakin Bess1,2,3

M, #1895, b. 30 Mar 1876, d. 5 Feb 1958
Family Explorer
FatherWilliam Henry Bess b. 2 Mar 1832, d. 18 Mar 1894
MotherElizabeth Fridley b. 20 Mar 1843, d. 9 Jun 1918
Birth*30 Mar 1876 Henry was born at Jordan Mines, Alleghany Co, VA, on 30 Mar 1876.4,5,2 
 He was the son of William Henry Bess and Elizabeth Fridley. 
(Witness) Census12 Jun 1880 Henry Eakin Bess appeared on the census of 12 Jun 1880 in the household of William Henry Bess and Elizabeth Fridley at Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VA.1 
Marriage*7 Mar 1900 He married Mary Jane Hepler at Alleghany Co, VA, on 7 Mar 1900. Henry E. Bess, age 23, single, b. Alleghany Co, par. Wm & Elizabeth Bess; Mary S. Hepler, age 19, single, b. Alleghany Co, par. D.B. & S.E. [Dressler-sic] Hepler.2 
Employment*Jun 1900 Occupation: farmer in Jun 1900 at Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VA.5 
Num Child*11 Jun 1900 Henry Eakin Bess and Mary Jane Hepler had 0 children, with 0 living at the time of the census in 1900.5 
Census*11 Jun 1900 Henry Eakin Bess and Mary Jane Hepler appeared on the census as head of household at Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VA, on 11 Jun 1900.5 
EmploymentApr 1910 Occupation: lumberman in Apr 1910 at Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VA. Timber cutter.1 
Num Child22 Apr 1910 Henry Eakin Bess and Mary Jane Hepler had 5 children, with 4 living at the time of the census in 1910.1 
Census22 Apr 1910 Henry Eakin Bess and Mary Jane Hepler appeared on the census as head of household at Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VA, on 22 Apr 1910.1 
(informant) Death9 Jun 1918 Henry was informant for the death of Elizabeth Fridley at Jordan Mines, Alleghany Co, VA, on 9 Jun 1918.4 
EmploymentSep 1918 Occupation: miner in Sep 1918 at Jordan Mines, Alleghany Co, VA. The Low Moor Iron Co.3 
Mlt-Registration*12 Sep 1918 Henry Eakin Bess registered for the draft on 12 Sep 1918 at Alleghany Co, VA.3 
Residence*12 Sep 1918 Henry Eakin Bess and Mary Jane Hepler resided at Jordan Mines, Alleghany Co, VA, on 12 Sep 1918.3 
EmploymentMar 1920 Occupation: miner in Mar 1920 at Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VA. Iron mines.1 
Census8 Mar 1920 Henry Eakin Bess and Mary Jane Hepler appeared on the census as head of household at Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VA, on 8 Mar 1920.1 
EmploymentMay 1930 Occupation: farmer in May 1930 at Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VA.1 
Census1 May 1930 Henry Eakin Bess and Mary Jane Hepler appeared on the census as head of household at Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VA, on 1 May 1930.1 
EmploymentMay 1940 Occupation: farm laborer in May 1940 at Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VA.1 
Census2 May 1940 Henry Eakin Bess and Mary Jane Hepler appeared on the census as head of household at Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VA, on 2 May 1940.1 
Death*5 Feb 1958 Henry died on 5 Feb 1958 at C&O Hospital, Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co, VA, at age 81.4 
Burial*7 Feb 1958 His body was interred on 7 Feb 1958 at Jordan Mines, Alleghany Co, VA, at Lone Star Cem.4 

Census Records Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
12 Jun 1880Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VAWilliam Henry Bess, Elizabeth Fridley, Wilsonia M. Bess, Perry Thomas Bess, Mary Emaline Bess, Invidessa Ann Bess and Henry Eakin Bess1
11 Jun 1900Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VAHenry Eakin Bess, Mary Jane Hepler and Elizabeth Fridley5
22 Apr 1910Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VAHenry Eakin Bess, Mary Jane Hepler, Jesse M. Bess, Ella Alberta Bess, Beulah Gladys Bess and Lora May Bess1
8 Mar 1920Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VAHenry Eakin Bess, Mary Jane Hepler, Ella Alberta Bess, Beulah Gladys Bess, Lora May Bess, Lena Juanita Bess, William Douglas Bess, Melvin Stanley Bess, Floyd Preston Bess, Ida Florence Bess and Lewis Layman Bess1
1 May 1930Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VAHenry Eakin Bess, Mary Jane Hepler, William Douglas Bess, Melvin Stanley Bess, Floyd Preston Bess, Ida Florence Bess, Lewis Layman Bess, Retha Agnes Bess and Mary Alpharetta Bess1
2 May 1940Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VAHenry Eakin Bess, Mary Jane Hepler, Floyd Preston Bess, Lewis Layman Bess, Mary Alpharetta Bess, Joseph Eaken Tucker and Lucy Mae Jones1

Family

Mary Jane Hepler b. 28 Jan 1881, d. 29 Jun 1950
Marriage*7 Mar 1900 He married Mary Jane Hepler at Alleghany Co, VA, on 7 Mar 1900. Henry E. Bess, age 23, single, b. Alleghany Co, par. Wm & Elizabeth Bess; Mary S. Hepler, age 19, single, b. Alleghany Co, par. D.B. & S.E. [Dressler-sic] Hepler.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  2. [S230] Marriages, Civil Records Ancestry.com. Virginia, Select Marriages, 1785-1940 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc, 2014.
  3. [S2684] WWI Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 (www.ancestry.com),.
  4. [S2836] VA Death Certificate online at ancestry.com,.
  5. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, 1900 census, online at ancestry.com.
  6. [S2738] FindAGrave.com (findagrave.com), gravestone: Albert Bess, online at https://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi, accessed March 2017.