Elijah Henry Shockey1,2,3

M, #6295, b. 7 Jun 1872, d. 7 Jul 1952
Display Family
FatherSamuel Christy Shockey3 b. 31 Jul 1847, d. 17 Apr 1932
MotherSusan Emmaline Light3 b. circa 1848
Name Variation  Elijah Henry Shockey was also known as Elijah Henry Shawkey.2 
Birth2*7 Jun 1872 He was birth2 on 7 Jun 1872 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co, VA.2,4 
 He was the son of Samuel Christy Shockey and Susan Emmaline Light.3 
BirthJun 1873 Elijah Henry Shockey was born in Jun 1873 at VA.3 
(Witness) Census26 Jun 1900 He appeared on the census of 26 Jun 1900 in the household of Samuel Christy Shockey and Sarah Arabell "Ary" King at Fayetteville Dist, Fayette Co, WV.5 
Marriage*13 Apr 1901 He married Eva May Settle at Fayette Co, WV, on 13 Apr 1901. Elijah H. Shockey, age 27, single, b. Floyd Co, VA, res. Fayette Co, par. Samuel & Susan, farmer; Eva May Settle, age 17, single, b. Fayette Co, res. Fayette Co, par. J.D. & C.M; md by J.W. Legg.1 
Employment*Apr 1910 Occupation: laborer in Apr 1910 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV. Saw mill.5 
Census*18 Apr 1910 Elijah Henry Shockey and Eva May Settle appeared on the census as head of household at Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, on 18 Apr 1910.5 
EmploymentMay 1930 Occupation: timberman in May 1930 at Dunedin, Fayette Co, WV. Timber cutter, coal mines.5 
Census2 May 1930 Elijah Henry Shockey and Eva May Settle appeared on the census as head of household at Dunedin, Fayette Co, WV, on 2 May 1930.5 
Death*7 Jul 1952 Elijah died on 7 Jul 1952 at Rock Lick, Fayette Co, WV, at age 80.2,4 
Burial*10 Jul 1952 He was buried on 10 Jul 1952 at High Lawn Memorial Park, Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV.2,4 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
26 Jun 1900Fayetteville Dist, Fayette Co, WVSamuel Christy Shockey, Sarah Arabell "Ary" King, Charles Marion Shockey, James Thompson Shockey, Lutitia Shockey, Ocie E. Shockey, Lemzie Eldridge Shockey, Joel Houghton Shockey, Elijah Henry Shockey, George Washington Shockey and Mary Margaret Shockey5
18 Apr 1910Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WVElijah Henry Shockey, Eva May Settle, Lacy Lee Shockey, Alphonso Shockey and Clayton Edward Showkey5
2 May 1930Dunedin, Fayette Co, WVElijah Henry Shockey, Eva May Settle, Lacy Lee Shockey, Clayton Edward Showkey and Charlotte S. Shockey5

Partners and Children
Marriage*13 Apr 1901 He married Eva May Settle at Fayette Co, WV, on 13 Apr 1901. Elijah H. Shockey, age 27, single, b. Floyd Co, VA, res. Fayette Co, par. Samuel & Susan, farmer; Eva May Settle, age 17, single, b. Fayette Co, res. Fayette Co, par. J.D. & C.M; md by J.W. Legg.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S2712] WV Marriages Fayette Co, WV.
  2. [S2683] WV Death Certificate online at www.wvculture.org,.
  3. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, 1900 census, online at ancestry.com.
  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.