John Nelson Bays1

M, #13901, b. 2 Mar 1862, d. 16 Nov 1898
Pedigree
FatherWilliam C. Bays b. 2 Apr 1832, d. 1 Mar 1896
MotherOctavia Johnson b. 16 Mar 1837, d. 28 Apr 1916
Birth*2 Mar 1862 John was born at Fayette Co, VA, on 2 Mar 1862.1,2 
 He was the son of William C. Bays and Octavia Johnson. 
(Witness) Census30 Aug 1870 John Nelson Bays appeared on the census of 30 Aug 1870 in the household of William C. Bays and Octavia Johnson at Fayetteville Twp, Fayette Co, WV.3 
(Witness) Census29 Jun 1880 John Nelson Bays appeared on the census of 29 Jun 1880 in the household of William C. Bays and Octavia Johnson at Fayetteville Dist, Fayette Co, WV.3 
Marriage*23 Apr 1890 He married Nancy Jane 'Nannie' Rodes at Fayette Co, WV, on 23 Apr 1890.
John N. Bays, age 29, single, b. Fayette Co, res. Fayette Co, par. Wm and Octava, merchant; Nannie J., age 20, single, b. Fayette Co, res. Fayette Co, par. Green and Jane; md by Wm Johnson.2 
Death*16 Nov 1898 John died on 16 Nov 1898 at Bays, Fayette Co, WV, at age 36.
J.N. Bays, d. 16 Nov 1898, Bays, WV, of typhoid fever, age 36y 8m 14d, farmer, married, bur. 18 Nov 1898, Bays, WV.4 
Burial*18 Nov 1898 His body was interred on 18 Nov 1898 at Garten, Fayette Co, WV, at King Cem.4 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
30 Aug 1870Fayetteville Twp, Fayette Co, WVWilliam C. Bays, Octavia Johnson, John Nelson Bays and Anna Jane Bays3
29 Jun 1880Fayetteville Dist, Fayette Co, WVWilliam C. Bays, Octavia Johnson, John Nelson Bays and Anna Jane Bays3

Partners and Children
Marriage*23 Apr 1890 He married Nancy Jane 'Nannie' Rodes at Fayette Co, WV, on 23 Apr 1890.
John N. Bays, age 29, single, b. Fayette Co, res. Fayette Co, par. Wm and Octava, merchant; Nannie J., age 20, single, b. Fayette Co, res. Fayette Co, par. Green and Jane; md by Wm Johnson.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S2674] Compiled online genealogy Baber Family Tree, http://www.baberfamilytree.org/usa/achilles.htm, accessed March 2010.
  2. [S2712] WV Marriages Fayette Co, WV.
  3. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  4. [S2714] WV Deaths online at www.wvculture.org,, Fayette Co, WV.

Anna Jane Bays1

F, #13902, b. circa 1866, d. 10 Jun 1945
Pedigree
FatherWilliam C. Bays b. 2 Apr 1832, d. 1 Mar 1896
MotherOctavia Johnson b. 16 Mar 1837, d. 28 Apr 1916
Birth*circa 1866 Anna was born at Fayette Co, WV, circa 1866.2,3 
 She was the daughter of William C. Bays and Octavia Johnson. 
(Witness) Census30 Aug 1870 Anna Jane Bays appeared on the census of 30 Aug 1870 in the household of William C. Bays and Octavia Johnson at Fayetteville Twp, Fayette Co, WV.2 
(Witness) Census29 Jun 1880 Anna Jane Bays appeared on the census of 29 Jun 1880 in the household of William C. Bays and Octavia Johnson at Fayetteville Dist, Fayette Co, WV.2 
Marriage*15 Nov 1899 She married Haymond A. Backus at Fayette Co, WV, on 15 Nov 1899.
Haymond A. Backus, age 19, single, born Nicholas Co., res. Nicholas Co, par. Alex A. & Madora, farmer; Anna Bays, age 28, single, born Fayette Co, res. Fayette Co, par. Wm & Octava; md by William Johnson.3 
Num Child*10 May 1910 Anna Jane Bays and Haymond A. Backus had 3 children, with 2 living at the time of the census in 1910.2 
Census*10 May 1910 Anna Jane Bays and Haymond A. Backus appeared on the census as head of household at Fayetteville Dist, Fayette Co, WV, on 10 May 1910.2 
Employment*Jan 1920 Occupation: salesman in Jan 1920 at Clarksburg, Harrison Co, WV. Travelling saleslady, toilet [unreadable].2 
Census*3 Jan 1920 Anna Jane Bays appeared on the census as head of household at Clarksburg, Harrison Co, WV, on 3 Jan 1920.2 
Death*10 Jun 1945 Anna died on 10 Jun 1945 at Pomona, Los Angeles Co, CA.1 
Burial*12 Jun 1945 Her body was interred on 12 Jun 1945 at Pomona, Los Angeles Co, CA, at Pomona Valley Mem Park.1 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
30 Aug 1870Fayetteville Twp, Fayette Co, WVWilliam C. Bays, Octavia Johnson, John Nelson Bays and Anna Jane Bays2
29 Jun 1880Fayetteville Dist, Fayette Co, WVWilliam C. Bays, Octavia Johnson, John Nelson Bays and Anna Jane Bays2
10 May 1910Fayetteville Dist, Fayette Co, WVHaymond A. Backus, Anna Jane Bays, W. Lester Backus and Carlos Andrew Backus2
3 Jan 1920Clarksburg, Harrison Co, WVAnna Jane Bays and Carlos Andrew Backus2

Partners and Children
Marriage*15 Nov 1899 She married Haymond A. Backus at Fayette Co, WV, on 15 Nov 1899.
Haymond A. Backus, age 19, single, born Nicholas Co., res. Nicholas Co, par. Alex A. & Madora, farmer; Anna Bays, age 28, single, born Fayette Co, res. Fayette Co, par. Wm & Octava; md by William Johnson.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S237] Obituary, Anna Jane Backus, Pomona (CA) Progress-Bulletin, Monday, 11 June 1945, p. 2.
  2. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  3. [S2712] WV Marriages Fayette Co, WV.

Nancy A. Arthur

F, #13903, b. 3 Jul 1867, d. 2 Apr 1944
Pedigree
FatherCharles Franklin Arthur b. 11 Feb 1847, d. 19 Feb 1913
MotherAmanda A. Treadway b. 16 Oct 1845, d. 19 Mar 1937
Birth22 Jul 1866 Conflicting evidence states that Nancy was born at Lick Fork, Fayette Co, WV, on 2 Jul 1866. 1900 census age 34; 1910 census age 43.1,2 
Birth*3 Jul 1867 Nancy was born at Fayette Co, WV, on 3 Jul 1867.3 
 She was the daughter of Charles Franklin Arthur and Amanda A. Treadway. 
(Witness) Census29 Aug 1870 Nancy A. Arthur appeared on the census of 29 Aug 1870 in the household of Charles Franklin Arthur and Amanda A. Treadway at Fayetteville Twp, Fayette Co, WV.2 
Marriage*18 Feb 1886 She married John William Taylor at Fayette Co, WV, on 18 Feb 1886.
John W., age 22, single, b. Fayette Co, WV, par. Henry & Miram; Nannie A., age 18, single, b. Fayette Co, WV, par. Frank & Amanda..4 
Census*14 Jun 1900 Nancy A. Arthur and John William Taylor appeared on the census as head of household at Fayetteville Dist, Fayette Co, WV, on 14 Jun 1900.2 
Num Child*14 Jun 1900 Nancy A. Arthur and John William Taylor had 4 children, with 3 living at the time of the census in 1900.5 
Census19 Apr 1910 Nancy A. Arthur and John William Taylor appeared on the census as head of household at Deepwater Pct, Fayette Co, WV, on 19 Apr 1910.2 
Num Child19 Apr 1910 Nancy A. Arthur and John William Taylor had 6 children, with 5 living at the time of the census in 1910.2 
Census12 Jan 1920 Nancy A. Arthur and John William Taylor appeared on the census as head of household at Summerlee, Fayette Co, WV, on 12 Jan 1920.2 
Census21 Apr 1930 Nancy A. Arthur and John William Taylor appeared on the census as head of household at Fayetteville Dist, Fayette Co, WV, on 21 Apr 1930. Also enumerated in this household was John B. Wederman, age 18, single, b. WV, cousin.2 
Residence*19 Mar 1937 Nancy A. Arthur resided at Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, on 19 Mar 1937.6 
Census12 Apr 1940 She and John William Taylor appeared on the census as head of household at Fayetteville Dist, Fayette Co, WV, on 12 Apr 1940.2 
Death*2 Apr 1944 Nancy died on 2 Apr 1944 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, at age 76.1 
Burial*4 Apr 1944 She was buried on 4 Apr 1944 at High Lawn Memorial Park, Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV.1 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
29 Aug 1870Fayetteville Twp, Fayette Co, WVCharles Franklin Arthur, Amanda A. Treadway, Nancy A. Arthur and Henry W. Arthur2
14 Jun 1900Fayetteville Dist, Fayette Co, WVJohn William Taylor, Nancy A. Arthur, May Taylor, Laura B. Taylor and Goldie B. Taylor2
19 Apr 1910Deepwater Pct, Fayette Co, WVJohn William Taylor, Nancy A. Arthur, Laura B. Taylor, Goldie B. Taylor, Rosa Lillian Taylor and Lloyd Taylor2
12 Jan 1920Summerlee, Fayette Co, WVJohn William Taylor, Nancy A. Arthur, Rosa Lillian Taylor and Lloyd Taylor2
21 Apr 1930Fayetteville Dist, Fayette Co, WVJohn William Taylor, Nancy A. Arthur and Lloyd Taylor2
12 Apr 1940Fayetteville Dist, Fayette Co, WVJohn William Taylor, Nancy A. Arthur and Lloyd Taylor2

Partners and Children
Marriage*18 Feb 1886 She married John William Taylor at Fayette Co, WV, on 18 Feb 1886.
John W., age 22, single, b. Fayette Co, WV, par. Henry & Miram; Nannie A., age 18, single, b. Fayette Co, WV, par. Frank & Amanda..4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S2683] WV Death Certificate online at www.wvculture.org,.
  2. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  3. [S138] Vota Elaine Crawford Smith, Family History of Russell Blaine Arthur, by author, ca. 1988,.
  4. [S146] Larry G. Shuck., Fayette Co. (W) Virginia Marriages 1832-1853 and 1865-1903 (Apollo, PA: Closson Press, 1995),.
  5. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, 1900 census, online at ancestry.com.
  6. [S237] Obituary, Amanda A. Arthur, Charleston (WV) Gazette, Saturday, 20 March 1937, page 6.