Henry Egan Simmons

M, #1780, b. 29 October 1859, d. 24 May 1936
FatherJames Henry Simmons1
MotherMary Ann Bowyer1 b. 7 Oct 1836, d. 5 Nov 1920
Birth*29 Oct 1859 Henry was born at Alleghany Co, VA, on 29 Oct 1859.2 
 He was the son of James Henry Simmons and Mary Ann Bowyer.1 
Marriage*23 Feb 1887 He married Elvira Frances 'Katie' Tingler at Alleghany Co, VA, on 23 Feb 1887.
Hy. E. Simmons, age 27, single, b. Alleghany Co, VA, res. Alleghany Co, par. Jas. A. & Mary Simmons, farmer; Elvira F. Tingler, age 22, b. Craig Co, VA, res. Alleghany Co, par. Michael & Emeline Tingler; md by J.B. Davis.3,4 
EmploymentApr 1910 Occupation: laborer in Apr 1910 at Fayetteville Dist, Fayette Co, WV. Coal mine.5 
Census21 Apr 1910 Henry Egan Simmons and Elvira Frances 'Katie' Tingler appeared on the census as head of household at Arbuckle Road, Fayetteville Dist, Fayette Co, WV, on 21 Apr 1910.5 
Num Child*21 Apr 1910 Henry Egan Simmons and Elvira Frances 'Katie' Tingler had 6 children, with 6 living at the time of the census in 1910.5 
EmploymentJan 1920 Occupation: coal miner in Jan 1920 at Fayetteville Dist, Fayette Co, WV.5 
Census22 Jan 1920 Henry Egan Simmons and Elvira Frances 'Katie' Tingler appeared on the census as head of household at Minden Rd, Fayetteville Dist, Fayette Co, WV, on 22 Jan 1920.5 
Employment*Apr 1930 Occupation: farmer in Apr 1930 at Laurel Creek Rd, Fayetteville Dist, Fayette Co, WV.5 
Census*2 Apr 1930 Henry Egan Simmons and Elvira Frances 'Katie' Tingler appeared on the census as head of household at Laurel Creek Rd, Fayetteville Dist, Fayette Co, WV, on 2 Apr 1930.5 
Death*24 May 1936 Henry died on 24 May 1936 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, at age 76.
Died of hypertrophy, age 76.2 
Burial*26 May 1936 His body was interred on 26 May 1936 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, at Oddfellows Cem.2 

Census Records Summary

DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
21 Apr 1910Arbuckle Road, Fayetteville Dist, Fayette Co, WVHenry Egan Simmons, Elvira Frances 'Katie' Tingler, Joseph Harrison Simmons, Charles Corbet Simmons, Minnie Ethel Simmons and Esta B. Simmons5
22 Jan 1920Minden Rd, Fayetteville Dist, Fayette Co, WVElvira Frances 'Katie' Tingler, Henry Egan Simmons and Clyde Sanford Lavender5
2 Apr 1930Laurel Creek Rd, Fayetteville Dist, Fayette Co, WVHenry Egan Simmons and Elvira Frances 'Katie' Tingler5

Family

Elvira Frances 'Katie' Tingler b. 29 Mar 1865, d. 29 Feb 1952
Marriage*23 Feb 1887 He married Elvira Frances 'Katie' Tingler at Alleghany Co, VA, on 23 Feb 1887.
Hy. E. Simmons, age 27, single, b. Alleghany Co, VA, res. Alleghany Co, par. Jas. A. & Mary Simmons, farmer; Elvira F. Tingler, age 22, b. Craig Co, VA, res. Alleghany Co, par. Michael & Emeline Tingler; md by J.B. Davis.3,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S2683] WV Death Certificate online at www.wvculture.org,, Henry Egan Simmons.
  2. [S2683] WV Death Certificate online at www.wvculture.org,.
  3. [S230] Marriages, Civil Records Ancestry.com. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935 [database on-line]. Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2022.
  4. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, 1910 census, married 23 years, online at ancestry.com.
  5. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.

Byrd Fleming 'Flem' Lavender1,2,3

M, #1781, b. January 1857, d. 18 April 1910
Birth*Jan 1857 Byrd was born at Floyd Co, VA, in Jan 1857.4,1 
Marriage* He married Elizabeth (?)2 
EmploymentJun 1880 Occupation: laborer in Jun 1880 at Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VA.2 
Census*30 Jun 1880 Byrd Fleming 'Flem' Lavender and Elizabeth (?) appeared on the census as head of household at Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VA, on 30 Jun 1880.2 
Marriage*8 Aug 1888 He married Melissa Catherine Tingler at Alleghany Co, VA, on 8 Aug 1888.
Byrd F. Lavender, age 31, widowed, b. Floyd Co, VA, par. T. & E. Lavender; Melissa K. Tingler, age 17, b. Alleghany Co, VA, par. M. & E. Tingler.1 
Employment*Jun 1900 Occupation: laborer in Jun 1900 at Covington Dist, Alleghany Co, VA.2 
Census*7 Jun 1900 Byrd Fleming 'Flem' Lavender and Melissa Catherine Tingler appeared on the census as head of household at Covington Dist, Alleghany Co, VA, on 7 Jun 1900.2 
Death*18 Apr 1910 Byrd died on 18 Apr 1910 at age 53.5 

Census Records Summary

DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
30 Jun 1880Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VAByrd Fleming 'Flem' Lavender and Elizabeth (?)2
7 Jun 1900Covington Dist, Alleghany Co, VAByrd Fleming 'Flem' Lavender, Melissa Catherine Tingler, Eleanor Frances 'Nora' Lavender, Nellie Blye Lavender, Fanny Ross Lavender, Callie St Clair Lavender, Benjamin Franklin Lavender and Clyde Sanford Lavender2

Family 1

Elizabeth (?) b. circa 1862
Marriage* Byrd Fleming 'Flem' Lavender married Elizabeth (?)2 

Family 2

Melissa Catherine Tingler b. 23 Dec 1870, d. 23 Oct 1938
Marriage*8 Aug 1888 He married Melissa Catherine Tingler at Alleghany Co, VA, on 8 Aug 1888.
Byrd F. Lavender, age 31, widowed, b. Floyd Co, VA, par. T. & E. Lavender; Melissa K. Tingler, age 17, b. Alleghany Co, VA, par. M. & E. Tingler.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S230] Marriages, Civil Records "Virginia, Marriages, 1785-1940," index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/XRCG-WFZ : accessed 17 June 2012).
  2. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  3. [S235] Births, Civil Records Ancestry.com. Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920 [database on-line]. Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015.
  4. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, 1900 census, online at ancestry.com.
  5. [S2674] Compiled online genealogy "Lavender Family Forum," posting by Frances Hadley, 23 April 2010, online at http://genforum.genealogy.com/lavender/messages/844.html, accessed July 2014.

Charles Monroe Arritt

M, #1782, b. 19 June 1856, d. 13 July 1944
Birth*19 Jun 1856 Charles was born at Alleghany Co, VA, on 19 Jun 1856.1 
Marriage*14 Dec 1875 He married Margaret Ann Tingler at Alleghany Co, VA, on 14 Dec 1875.
Chs M Arritt, age 19, single, b. Alleghany Co, res. Alleghany Co, par. J.A. & Diana Arritt, farmer; Margaret A. Tingler, age 22, single, b. Alleghany Co, res. Alleghany Co, par. Michael & n/a Tingler; md by John B. Davis.2 
Employment*Jul 1900 Charles's occupation: "Cross ties" [probably for iron mines] at Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VA, in Jul 1900.3 
Num Child*3 Jul 1900 He and Margaret Ann Tingler had 9 children, with 6 living at the time of the census in 1900.3 
Census*3 Jul 1900 Charles Monroe Arritt and Margaret Ann Tingler appeared on the census as head of household at Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VA, on 3 Jul 1900. Also enumerated in this household was William Arther, boarder, b. Sept 1868, age 31, single, b. VA, occupation: "cross ties".3 
EmploymentApr 1910 Occupation: lumberman in Apr 1910 at Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VA.3 
Num Child30 Apr 1910 Charles Monroe Arritt and Margaret Ann Tingler had 9 children, with 3 living at the time of the census in 1910.3 
Census30 Apr 1910 Charles Monroe Arritt and Margaret Ann Tingler appeared on the census as head of household at Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VA, on 30 Apr 1910.3 
(Witness) Census19 Feb 1920 Charles Monroe Arritt appeared on the census of 19 Feb 1920 in the household of Dolphus Morris Wright and Amy Belle Arritt at Potts Creek Rd, Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VA.3 
Residence*1 Apr 1935 Charles Monroe Arritt resided at Alleghany Co, VA, on 1 Apr 1935.3 
Census*23 Apr 1940 He appeared on the census as head of household at District Home, Waynesboro, Augusta Co, VA, on 23 Apr 1940.3 
Death*13 Jul 1944 Charles died on 13 Jul 1944 at District Home, Waynesboro, Augusta Co, VA, at age 88.4 
Burial*15 Jul 1944 His body was interred on 15 Jul 1944 at Waynesboro, Augusta Co, VA, at District Home Cem.4 

Census Records Summary

DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
3 Jul 1900Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VACharles Monroe Arritt, Margaret Ann Tingler, William Edward Arritt, Rosanna Arritt, Vinie M. Arritt and Emma Arritt3
30 Apr 1910Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VACharles Monroe Arritt and Margaret Ann Tingler3
19 Feb 1920Potts Creek Rd, Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VADolphus Morris Wright, Amy Belle Arritt and Charles Monroe Arritt3
23 Apr 1940District Home, Waynesboro, Augusta Co, VACharles Monroe Arritt3

Family

Margaret Ann Tingler b. 30 Jul 1853, d. 28 Feb 1913
Marriage*14 Dec 1875 He married Margaret Ann Tingler at Alleghany Co, VA, on 14 Dec 1875.
Chs M Arritt, age 19, single, b. Alleghany Co, res. Alleghany Co, par. J.A. & Diana Arritt, farmer; Margaret A. Tingler, age 22, single, b. Alleghany Co, res. Alleghany Co, par. Michael & n/a Tingler; md by John B. Davis.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S230] Marriages, Civil Records Ancestry.com. Virginia, Select Marriages, 1785-1940 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc, 2014.
  2. [S230] Marriages, Civil Records Ancestry.com. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935 [database on-line]. Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2022.
  3. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  4. [S2836] VA Death Certificate online at ancestry.com,.

Mamie Frances Simmons1

F, #1783, b. 15 December 1887, d. 2 September 1963
Obituary of Mamie Frances Humphries Hornsby, Charleston (WV) Gazette, Tuesday, 3 September 1963
FatherHenry Egan Simmons b. 29 Oct 1859, d. 24 May 1936
MotherElvira Frances 'Katie' Tingler b. 29 Mar 1865, d. 29 Feb 1952
Birth*15 Dec 1887 Mamie was born at Blue Spring Run, Alleghany Co, VA, on 15 Dec 1887.1,2,3 
 She was the daughter of Henry Egan Simmons and Elvira Frances 'Katie' Tingler
Marriage*13 Mar 1906 She married Wilber Counsel Humphries at Leewood, Kanawha Co, WV, on 13 Mar 1906.
Wilber C. Humphreys, age 23, single, b. VA, res. Kanawha Co; Mamie F. Simmons, age 18, single, b. VA, res Kanawha Co; md by R.H. Fulton at Leewood.4 
Num Child*21 Apr 1910 Mamie Frances Simmons and Wilber Counsel Humphries had 2 children, with 2 living at the time of the census in 1910.2 
Census*21 Apr 1910 Mamie Frances Simmons and Wilber Counsel Humphries appeared on the census as head of household at Arbuckle Road, Fayetteville Dist, Fayette Co, WV, on 21 Apr 1910.2 
Census22 Jan 1920 Mamie Frances Simmons and Wilber Counsel Humphries appeared on the census as head of household at Minden Rd, Ogden City, Fayette Co, WV, on 22 Jan 1920.2 
Census*17 Apr 1930 Mamie Frances Simmons appeared on the census as head of household at Ogden City, Fayette Co, WV, on 17 Apr 1930.2 
Marriage*11 Nov 1931 She married William M. Hornsby at Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, on 11 Nov 1931.
Wm Hornsby, age 57, widowed, b. Kanawha Co, res. Fayetteville, par. Wm & Mary, farmer; Mamie Humphreys, age 43, widowed, b. Fayette Co, res. Oak Hill, par. Simmons; md by C.S. Donnelly at Oak Hill.5 
Census*24 Apr 1940 Mamie Frances Simmons and William M. Hornsby appeared on the census as head of household at Bowlin, Fayette Co, WV, on 24 Apr 1940.2 
Census7 Apr 1950 Mamie Frances Simmons appeared on the census as head of household at Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, on 7 Apr 1950.2 
Residence*29 Feb 1952 She resided at Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, on 29 Feb 1952.6 
Residence7 Apr 1958 She resided at Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, on 7 Apr 1958.7 
Residence21 Jul 1961 She resided at Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, on 21 Jul 1961.8 
Death*2 Sep 1963 Mamie died on 2 Sep 1963 at Oak Hill Hospital, Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, at age 75.1,9 
Burial*4 Sep 1963 Her body was interred on 4 Sep 1963 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, at Oddfellows Cem.1 

Census Records Summary

DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
21 Apr 1910Arbuckle Road, Fayetteville Dist, Fayette Co, WVWilber Counsel Humphries, Mamie Frances Simmons, Admiral Harrison Humphries and Melvin Lee Humphries2
22 Jan 1920Minden Rd, Ogden City, Fayette Co, WVWilber Counsel Humphries, Mamie Frances Simmons, Admiral Harrison Humphries, Melvin Lee Humphries, James Oliver Humphries and Cecil Woodrow Humphries2
17 Apr 1930Ogden City, Fayette Co, WVMamie Frances Simmons, Admiral Harrison Humphries, Melvin Lee Humphries, James Oliver Humphries and Cecil Woodrow Humphries2
24 Apr 1940Bowlin, Fayette Co, WVWilliam M. Hornsby and Mamie Frances Simmons2
7 Apr 1950Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WVMamie Frances Simmons, Elvira Frances 'Katie' Tingler, Charles Corbet Simmons, James Oliver Humphries and James Winston Humphries2

Family 1

Wilber Counsel Humphries b. 3 May 1883, d. 1922
Marriage*13 Mar 1906 She married Wilber Counsel Humphries at Leewood, Kanawha Co, WV, on 13 Mar 1906.
Wilber C. Humphreys, age 23, single, b. VA, res. Kanawha Co; Mamie F. Simmons, age 18, single, b. VA, res Kanawha Co; md by R.H. Fulton at Leewood.4 
Children

Family 2

William M. Hornsby b. 12 Mar 1874, d. 28 Feb 1942
Marriage*11 Nov 1931 She married William M. Hornsby at Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, on 11 Nov 1931.
Wm Hornsby, age 57, widowed, b. Kanawha Co, res. Fayetteville, par. Wm & Mary, farmer; Mamie Humphreys, age 43, widowed, b. Fayette Co, res. Oak Hill, par. Simmons; md by C.S. Donnelly at Oak Hill.5 

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. [S2674] Compiled online genealogy Humphries Family, http://www.bobsfam.com/humptree/wga12.html#I1099, accessed June 2012.
  4. [S2712] WV Marriages Kanawha Co, WV.
  5. [S2712] WV Marriages Fayette Co, WV.
  6. [S237] Obituary, Elvira Frances Simmons, Charleston (WV) Gazette, Sunday, 2 March 1952.
  7. [S237] Obituary, Charles Simmons, Beckley (WV) Post-Herald, Wednesday, 9 April 1958.
  8. [S237] Obituary, Minnie Ethel Backus, Charleston (WV) Gazette, Saturday, 22 July 1961.
  9. [S237] Obituary, Mamie Frances Humphries Hornsby, Charleston (WV) Gazette, Tuesday, 3 September 1963.

Joseph Harrison Simmons1

M, #1784, b. 6 March 1889, d. 18 March 1940
FatherHenry Egan Simmons b. 29 Oct 1859, d. 24 May 1936
MotherElvira Frances 'Katie' Tingler b. 29 Mar 1865, d. 29 Feb 1952
Birth*6 Mar 1889 Joseph was born at Arritt, Alleghany Co, VA, on 6 Mar 1889.2,1 
 He was the son of Henry Egan Simmons and Elvira Frances 'Katie' Tingler
(Witness) Census21 Apr 1910 Joseph Harrison Simmons appeared on the census of 21 Apr 1910 in the household of Henry Egan Simmons and Elvira Frances 'Katie' Tingler at Arbuckle Road, Fayetteville Dist, Fayette Co, WV.3 
Marriage*25 Oct 1911 He married Espie Elizabeth Jones at Nesco, Raleigh Co, WV, on 25 Oct 1911.
Joseph Simmons, age 22, b. Alleghany Co, VA, res. Fayette Co; Miss Esppie Elizabeth Jones, age 20, b. Fayette Co, res. Fayette Co; md by T.N. Ryder at Nesco.4 
EmploymentJun 1917 Occupation: electrician in Jun 1917 at Minden, Fayette Co, WV. New River & Pocahontas Consolidated Coal Co.2 
Mlt-Registration*5 Jun 1917 Joseph Harrison Simmons registered for the draft on 5 Jun 1917 at Fayette Co, WV. Claimed exemption because of broken leg.2 
Residence*5 Jun 1917 He resided at Minden, Fayette Co, WV, on 5 Jun 1917.2 
Employment*Jan 1920 Occupation: electrician in Jan 1920 at Ogden City, Fayette Co, WV. Coal mines.3 
Census*24 Jan 1920 He and Espie Elizabeth Jones appeared on the census as head of household at Minden Rd, Ogden City, Fayette Co, WV, on 24 Jan 1920.3 
Death*18 Mar 1940 Joseph died on 18 Mar 1940 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co, WV, at age 51.1 
Burial*20 Mar 1940 His body was interred on 20 Mar 1940 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, at Oddfellows Cem.1 

Census Records Summary

DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
21 Apr 1910Arbuckle Road, Fayetteville Dist, Fayette Co, WVHenry Egan Simmons, Elvira Frances 'Katie' Tingler, Joseph Harrison Simmons, Charles Corbet Simmons, Minnie Ethel Simmons and Esta B. Simmons3
24 Jan 1920Minden Rd, Ogden City, Fayette Co, WVJoseph Harrison Simmons, Espie Elizabeth Jones, Joseph Richard Simmons, Mary Elizabeth Simmons and Margaret Eugenia Simmons3

Family

Espie Elizabeth Jones b. 19 Aug 1891, d. 26 Mar 1956
Marriage*25 Oct 1911 He married Espie Elizabeth Jones at Nesco, Raleigh Co, WV, on 25 Oct 1911.
Joseph Simmons, age 22, b. Alleghany Co, VA, res. Fayette Co; Miss Esppie Elizabeth Jones, age 20, b. Fayette Co, res. Fayette Co; md by T.N. Ryder at Nesco.4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S2683] WV Death Certificate online at www.wvculture.org,.
  2. [S2684] WWI Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 (www.ancestry.com),.
  3. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  4. [S2712] WV Marriages Raleigh Co, WV.
  5. [S2687] Fayette-Raleigh Genealogical Society., Fayette County Cemetery Records, Vol. IV (Fayette-Raleigh Genealogical Society),.
  6. [S235] Births, Civil Records Ancestry.com. West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011.

Lula Frances Simmons1

F, #1785, b. 26 February 1891, d. 1 December 1979
Mitchell and Lula F. (Simmons) Crawford, Lower Lake Cem, Lower Lake, Lake Co, CA
Image credit: Judy, findagrave.com
FatherHenry Egan Simmons b. 29 Oct 1859, d. 24 May 1936
MotherElvira Frances 'Katie' Tingler b. 29 Mar 1865, d. 29 Feb 1952
Birth*26 Feb 1891 Lula was born at VA on 26 Feb 1891.1,2 
 She was the daughter of Henry Egan Simmons and Elvira Frances 'Katie' Tingler
Marriage*circa 1907 She married Mitchell Crawford circa 1907.2 
Census23 Apr 1910 Lula Frances Simmons and Mitchell Crawford appeared on the census as head of household at Ogden City, Fayette Co, WV, on 23 Apr 1910.2 
Num Child*23 Apr 1910 Lula Frances Simmons and Mitchell Crawford had 1 children, with 1 living at the time of the census in 1910.2 
Census*24 Jan 1920 Lula Frances Simmons and Mitchell Crawford appeared on the census as head of household at Minden, Fayette Co, WV, on 24 Jan 1920.2 
Census14 Apr 1930 Lula Frances Simmons and Mitchell Crawford appeared on the census as head of household at Minden, Fayette Co, WV, on 14 Apr 1930.2 
Employment*Apr 1940 Lula's occupation: Laundry lady, orphans home at Oakland, Alameda Co, CA, in Apr 1940.2 
Census9 Apr 1940 Mitchell Crawford and Lula Frances Simmons were listed as residents in the census report at Oakland, Alameda Co, CA, on 9 Apr 1940. Enumerated in the household of George Myres, brother-in-law, age 50, divorced, b. PA.2 
Residence*27 Apr 1942 Mitchell Crawford and Lula Frances Simmons resided at 1808 Prince St, Berkeley, Alameda Co, CA, on 27 Apr 1942.3 
Census19 Apr 1950 She and Mitchell Crawford appeared on the census as head of household at Oakland, Alameda Co, CA, on 19 Apr 1950.2 
Residence*29 Feb 1952 Lula Frances Simmons resided at Oakland, Alameda Co, CA, on 29 Feb 1952.4 
Residence7 Apr 1958 She resided at CA on 7 Apr 1958.5 
Residence21 Jul 1961 She resided at Clearwater, Pinellas Co, FL, on 21 Jul 1961.6 
Residence2 Sep 1963 She resided at Clearlake, Lake Co, CA, on 2 Sep 1963.7 
Death*1 Dec 1979 Lula died on 1 Dec 1979 at Lake Co, CA, at age 88.1 
Burial* Her body was interred at Lower Lake, Lake Co, CA, at Lower Lake Cem.8 

Census Records Summary

DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
23 Apr 1910Ogden City, Fayette Co, WVMitchell Crawford, Lula Frances Simmons, Carl Alonzo Crawford and Clyde Sanford Lavender2
24 Jan 1920Minden, Fayette Co, WVMitchell Crawford, Lula Frances Simmons, Carl Alonzo Crawford, Roy Elmo Crawford, Russell R. Crawford, Harry Mitchell Crawford and Robert Clark Crawford2
14 Apr 1930Minden, Fayette Co, WVMitchell Crawford, Lula Frances Simmons, Roy Elmo Crawford, Russell R. Crawford, Harry Mitchell Crawford, Robert Clark Crawford, Lloyd C. Crawford, Marjorie V. Crawford and Louis Clabourne Crawford2
9 Apr 1940Oakland, Alameda Co, CAMitchell Crawford, Lula Frances Simmons, Lloyd C. Crawford, Marjorie V. Crawford and Louis Clabourne Crawford2
19 Apr 1950Oakland, Alameda Co, CAMitchell Crawford, Lula Frances Simmons and Louis Clabourne Crawford2

Family

Mitchell Crawford b. 19 Sep 1886, d. 10 Mar 1966
Marriage*circa 1907 She married Mitchell Crawford circa 1907.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S229] Deaths, Civil Records Ancestry.com. California, Death Index, 1940-1997 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2000.
  2. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  3. [S2696] WWII Draft Registration Cards, 1940-1947 (www.ancestry.com),.
  4. [S237] Obituary, Elvira Frances Simmons, Charleston (WV) Gazette, Sunday, 2 March 1952.
  5. [S237] Obituary, Charles Simmons, Beckley (WV) Post-Herald, Wednesday, 9 April 1958.
  6. [S237] Obituary, Minnie Ethel Backus, Charleston (WV) Gazette, Saturday, 22 July 1961.
  7. [S237] Obituary, Mamie Frances Humphries Hornsby, Charleston (WV) Gazette, Tuesday, 3 September 1963.
  8. [S2738] FindAGrave.com (findagrave.com), gravestone.

Minnie Ethel Simmons1

F, #1786, b. 26 January 1895, d. 21 July 1961
Minnie Ethel Simmons Backus, Oddfellows Cem, Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV
Image credit: Sandy LIttlejohn, findagrave.com
FatherHenry Egan Simmons b. 29 Oct 1859, d. 24 May 1936
MotherElvira Frances 'Katie' Tingler b. 29 Mar 1865, d. 29 Feb 1952
Birth*26 Jan 1895 Minnie was born at Fayette Co, WV, on 26 Jan 1895.2,3,1,4 
 She was the daughter of Henry Egan Simmons and Elvira Frances 'Katie' Tingler
(Witness) Census21 Apr 1910 Minnie Ethel Simmons appeared on the census of 21 Apr 1910 in the household of Henry Egan Simmons and Elvira Frances 'Katie' Tingler at Arbuckle Road, Fayetteville Dist, Fayette Co, WV.1 
Marriage*13 Sep 1914 She married Francis Jennings Backus at Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, on 13 Sep 1914. Francis J. Backus, age 31, single, b. Nicholas Co, res. Oak Hill, par. G.W. & Alice, miner; Minnie Simmons, age 20, single, b. Fayette Co, res. Oak Hill, par. H.E. & E.F; md by A. B. Duncan near Oak Hill.4,1 
Census10 Jan 1920 Minnie Ethel Simmons and Francis Jennings Backus appeared on the census as head of household at Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, on 10 Jan 1920.1 
Census*3 Apr 1930 Minnie Ethel Simmons and Francis Jennings Backus appeared on the census as head of household at Main St, Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, on 3 Apr 1930.1 
Census22 Apr 1940 Minnie Ethel Simmons and Francis Jennings Backus appeared on the census as head of household at Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, on 22 Apr 1940.1 
Census1 Apr 1950 Minnie Ethel Simmons and Francis Jennings Backus appeared on the census as head of household at Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, on 1 Apr 1950.1 
Residence*29 Feb 1952 Minnie Ethel Simmons resided at Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, on 29 Feb 1952.5 
(informant) Death26 Nov 1956 Minnie was informant for the death of Francis Jennings Backus at Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, on 26 Nov 1956.6,3 
Residence7 Apr 1958 Minnie Ethel Simmons resided at Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, on 7 Apr 1958.7 
Death*21 Jul 1961 Minnie died on 21 Jul 1961 at Elkhart, Elkhart Co, IN, at age 66. Died at the home of her daughter Thelma Backus Burgess.2,8 
Burial*24 Jul 1961 Her body was interred on 24 Jul 1961 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, at Oddfellows Cem.8,2 

Census Records Summary

DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
21 Apr 1910Arbuckle Road, Fayetteville Dist, Fayette Co, WVHenry Egan Simmons, Elvira Frances 'Katie' Tingler, Joseph Harrison Simmons, Charles Corbet Simmons, Minnie Ethel Simmons and Esta B. Simmons1
10 Jan 1920Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WVFrancis Jennings Backus and Minnie Ethel Simmons1
3 Apr 1930Main St, Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WVFrancis Jennings Backus, Minnie Ethel Simmons and Thelma May Backus1
22 Apr 1940Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WVFrancis Jennings Backus, Minnie Ethel Simmons and Thelma May Backus1
1 Apr 1950Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WVFrancis Jennings Backus, Minnie Ethel Simmons, Leonard Lester "Penny" Burgess, Thelma May Backus and Leonard Lester Burgess Jr1

Family

Francis Jennings Backus b. 11 Dec 1882, d. 26 Nov 1956
Marriage*13 Sep 1914 She married Francis Jennings Backus at Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, on 13 Sep 1914. Francis J. Backus, age 31, single, b. Nicholas Co, res. Oak Hill, par. G.W. & Alice, miner; Minnie Simmons, age 20, single, b. Fayette Co, res. Oak Hill, par. H.E. & E.F; md by A. B. Duncan near Oak Hill.4,1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  2. [S2842] Indiana Death Certificate online at ancestry.com,.
  3. [S2687] Fayette-Raleigh Genealogical Society., Fayette County Cemetery Records, Vol. IV (Fayette-Raleigh Genealogical Society), p. 29.
  4. [S2712] WV Marriages Fayette Co, WV.
  5. [S237] Obituary, Elvira Frances Simmons, Charleston (WV) Gazette, Sunday, 2 March 1952.
  6. [S2683] WV Death Certificate online at www.wvculture.org,.
  7. [S237] Obituary, Charles Simmons, Beckley (WV) Post-Herald, Wednesday, 9 April 1958.
  8. [S237] Obituary, Minnie Ethel Backus, Charleston (WV) Gazette, Saturday, 22 July 1961.
  9. [S235] Births, Civil Records Ancestry.com. West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011.

Charles Corbet Simmons1

M, #1787, b. 8 February 1893, d. 7 April 1958
Obituary of Charles Corbet Simmons, Beckley (WV) Post-Herald, Wednesday, 9 April 1958
FatherHenry Egan Simmons b. 29 Oct 1859, d. 24 May 1936
MotherElvira Frances 'Katie' Tingler b. 29 Mar 1865, d. 29 Feb 1952
Birth*8 Feb 1893 Charles was born at Covington, Alleghany Co, VA, on 8 Feb 1893.2,3,4 
 He was the son of Henry Egan Simmons and Elvira Frances 'Katie' Tingler
(Witness) Census21 Apr 1910 Charles Corbet Simmons appeared on the census of 21 Apr 1910 in the household of Henry Egan Simmons and Elvira Frances 'Katie' Tingler at Arbuckle Road, Fayetteville Dist, Fayette Co, WV.5 
Marriage*14 Dec 1912 He married Ollie Anna Nugen at Fayette Co, WV, on 14 Dec 1912.
Chas C Simmons, age 20, single, b. Covington, VA, res. Oak Hill, par. Henry E. & Elvira F., butcher; Ollie A. Nugen, age 22, single, b. Dempsey, res. Dempsey, par. Wm & n/a; md by S.W. Wilt at the residence of H.E. Simmons.6 
Employment*Jun 1917 Occupation: coal miner in Jun 1917 at Minden, Fayette Co, WV.3 
Residence*5 Jun 1917 Charles Corbet Simmons resided at Minden, Fayette Co, WV, on 5 Jun 1917.3 
EmploymentJan 1920 Occupation: electrician in Jan 1920 at Ogden City, Fayette Co, WV. Coal mine.5 
Census24 Jan 1920 He and Ollie Anna Nugen appeared on the census as head of household at Ogden City, Fayette Co, WV, on 24 Jan 1920.5 
EmploymentApr 1930 Occupation: mechanic in Apr 1930 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV.5 
Census*14 Apr 1930 Charles Corbet Simmons and Ollie Anna Nugen appeared on the census as head of household at Main St, Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, on 14 Apr 1930.5 
(informant) Death21 Mar 1931 Charles was informant for the death of Ollie Anna Nugen at Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, on 21 Mar 1931.7 
(informant) Death24 May 1936 Charles was informant for the death of Henry Egan Simmons at Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, on 24 May 1936.7 
(Witness) Census11 Apr 1940 Charles Corbet Simmons appeared on the census of 11 Apr 1940 in the household of Elvira Frances 'Katie' Tingler at Fayetteville Dist, Fayette Co, WV.5 
EmploymentApr 1942 Charles's occupation: None at Beckwith, Fayette Co, WV, in Apr 1942.4 
Mlt-Registration*27 Apr 1942 He registered for the draft on 27 Apr 1942 at Fayette Co, WV. Named Mrs. E.F. Simmons, Beckwith, as person who would know his address.4 
Residence27 Apr 1942 He resided at Beckwith, Fayette Co, WV, on 27 Apr 1942.4 
(Witness) Census7 Apr 1950 He appeared on the census of 7 Apr 1950 in the household of Mamie Frances Simmons at Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV.5 
Residence29 Feb 1952 Charles Corbet Simmons resided at Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, on 29 Feb 1952.8 
Death*7 Apr 1958 Charles died on 7 Apr 1958 at Fairfield Co, OH, at age 65.9,1,10 
Burial*10 Apr 1958 His body was interred on 10 Apr 1958 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, at Oddfellows Cem.1,10 

Census Records Summary

DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
21 Apr 1910Arbuckle Road, Fayetteville Dist, Fayette Co, WVHenry Egan Simmons, Elvira Frances 'Katie' Tingler, Joseph Harrison Simmons, Charles Corbet Simmons, Minnie Ethel Simmons and Esta B. Simmons5
24 Jan 1920Ogden City, Fayette Co, WVCharles Corbet Simmons, Ollie Anna Nugen, Mabel E. Simmons, Francis Elizabeth Simmons, Henry Corbett Simmons and Edward Raymond Simmons5
14 Apr 1930Main St, Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WVCharles Corbet Simmons, Ollie Anna Nugen, Mabel E. Simmons, Francis Elizabeth Simmons, Edward Raymond Simmons, Garland Joseph Simmons and James Robert Simmons5
11 Apr 1940Fayetteville Dist, Fayette Co, WVElvira Frances 'Katie' Tingler, Charles Corbet Simmons and James Robert Simmons5
7 Apr 1950Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WVMamie Frances Simmons, Elvira Frances 'Katie' Tingler, Charles Corbet Simmons, James Oliver Humphries and James Winston Humphries5

Family

Ollie Anna Nugen b. 23 Jul 1891, d. 21 Mar 1931
Marriage*14 Dec 1912 He married Ollie Anna Nugen at Fayette Co, WV, on 14 Dec 1912.
Chas C Simmons, age 20, single, b. Covington, VA, res. Oak Hill, par. Henry E. & Elvira F., butcher; Ollie A. Nugen, age 22, single, b. Dempsey, res. Dempsey, par. Wm & n/a; md by S.W. Wilt at the residence of H.E. Simmons.6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S237] Obituary, Charles Simmons, Beckley (WV) Post-Herald, Wednesday, 9 April 1958.
  2. [S235] Births, Civil Records Ancestry.com. Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920 [database on-line]. Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015.
  3. [S2684] WWI Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 (www.ancestry.com),.
  4. [S2696] WWII Draft Registration Cards, 1940-1947 (www.ancestry.com),.
  5. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  6. [S2712] WV Marriages Fayette Co, WV.
  7. [S2683] WV Death Certificate online at www.wvculture.org,.
  8. [S237] Obituary, Elvira Frances Simmons, Charleston (WV) Gazette, Sunday, 2 March 1952.
  9. [S229] Deaths, Civil Records Ancestry.com and Ohio Department of Health. Ohio, Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-2007 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2010.
  10. [S2687] Fayette-Raleigh Genealogical Society., Fayette County Cemetery Records, Vol. IV (Fayette-Raleigh Genealogical Society),.
  11. [S235] Births, Civil Records Ancestry.com. West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011.

Esta B. Simmons

F, #1788, b. 15 May 1898, d. 12 November 1983
Esta B. Simmons Shieler, Lower Lake Cem, Lower Lake, Lake Co, CA
Image credit: Judy, findagrave.com
FatherHenry Egan Simmons b. 29 Oct 1859, d. 24 May 1936
MotherElvira Frances 'Katie' Tingler b. 29 Mar 1865, d. 29 Feb 1952
Birth*15 May 1898 Esta was born at Dunloup, Fayette Co, WV, on 15 May 1898.1,2,3 
 She was the daughter of Henry Egan Simmons and Elvira Frances 'Katie' Tingler
(Witness) Census21 Apr 1910 Esta B. Simmons appeared on the census of 21 Apr 1910 in the household of Henry Egan Simmons and Elvira Frances 'Katie' Tingler at Arbuckle Road, Fayetteville Dist, Fayette Co, WV.2 
Marriage*6 Sep 1916 She married French Harvey L. Shieler at Fayetteville, Fayette Co, WV, on 6 Sep 1916.
French Shieler, age 23, single, b. Beckwith, res. Beckwith, par. David & Minter, farmer; Estie B. Simmons, age 18, b. Dun Loup, res. Beckwith, par. H.E. & E.F; md by C.A. Pickett at Fayetteville.3 
Census*23 Jan 1920 Esta B. Simmons and French Harvey L. Shieler appeared on the census as head of household at Minden Rd, Ogden City, Fayette Co, WV, on 23 Jan 1920.2 
Residence*1 Apr 1935 French Harvey L. Shieler and Esta B. Simmons resided at Minden, Fayette Co, WV, on 1 Apr 1935.2 
Census5 Apr 1940 She and French Harvey L. Shieler appeared on the census as head of household at Minden, Fayette Co, WV, on 5 Apr 1940.2 
Employment*Mar 1950 Occupation: salesman in Mar 1950 at Berkeley, Alameda Co, CA. Retail clothing.2 
Census31 Mar 1950 Esta B. Simmons and French Harvey L. Shieler appeared on the census as head of household at Berkeley, Alameda Co, CA, on 31 Mar 1950.2 
Residence*29 Feb 1952 Esta B. Simmons resided at Berkeley, Alameda Co, CA, on 29 Feb 1952.4 
Residence7 Apr 1958 She resided at Berkeley, Alameda Co, CA, on 7 Apr 1958.5 
Residence21 Jul 1961 She resided at Albany, Alameda Co, CA, on 21 Jul 1961.6 
Residence2 Sep 1963 She resided at Albany, Alameda Co, CA, on 2 Sep 1963.7 
Death*12 Nov 1983 Esta died on 12 Nov 1983 at age 85.1 
Burial* Her body was interred at Lower Lake, Lake Co, CA, at Lower Lake Cem.1 

Census Records Summary

DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
21 Apr 1910Arbuckle Road, Fayetteville Dist, Fayette Co, WVHenry Egan Simmons, Elvira Frances 'Katie' Tingler, Joseph Harrison Simmons, Charles Corbet Simmons, Minnie Ethel Simmons and Esta B. Simmons2
23 Jan 1920Minden Rd, Ogden City, Fayette Co, WVFrench Harvey L. Shieler, Esta B. Simmons and Harry F. Shieler2
5 Apr 1940Minden, Fayette Co, WVFrench Harvey L. Shieler, Esta B. Simmons, Harry F. Shieler, James Egan Shieler, Beulah Elvira Shieler, Ernest Enon Shieler and Billy Alexander Shieler2
31 Mar 1950Berkeley, Alameda Co, CAFrench Harvey L. Shieler, Esta B. Simmons, Harry F. Shieler and Billy Alexander Shieler2

Family

French Harvey L. Shieler b. 24 May 1893, d. 23 Jan 1967
Marriage*6 Sep 1916 She married French Harvey L. Shieler at Fayetteville, Fayette Co, WV, on 6 Sep 1916.
French Shieler, age 23, single, b. Beckwith, res. Beckwith, par. David & Minter, farmer; Estie B. Simmons, age 18, b. Dun Loup, res. Beckwith, par. H.E. & E.F; md by C.A. Pickett at Fayetteville.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S2738] FindAGrave.com (findagrave.com), gravestone.
  2. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  3. [S2712] WV Marriages Fayette Co, WV.
  4. [S237] Obituary, Elvira Frances Simmons, Charleston (WV) Gazette, Sunday, 2 March 1952.
  5. [S237] Obituary, Charles Simmons, Beckley (WV) Post-Herald, Wednesday, 9 April 1958.
  6. [S237] Obituary, Minnie Ethel Backus, Charleston (WV) Gazette, Saturday, 22 July 1961.
  7. [S237] Obituary, Mamie Frances Humphries Hornsby, Charleston (WV) Gazette, Tuesday, 3 September 1963.
  8. [S235] Births, Civil Records Ancestry.com. West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011.

French Harvey L. Shieler1,2

M, #1789, b. 24 May 1893, d. 23 January 1967
French H. Shieler, Lower Lake Cem, Lower Lake, Lake Co, CA
Image credit: Judy, findagrave.com
FatherJames David Shieler b. 11 Aug 1867, d. 11 Apr 1945
MotherAraminta 'Mintie' C. Wilson b. 30 Dec 1861, d. 2 Nov 1935
Birth24 May 1892 French was born at Cotton Hill, Fayette Co, WV, on 24 May 1892.3 
Birth*24 May 1893 French was born at Beckwith, Fayette Co, WV, on 24 May 1893.4,5,2 
 He was the son of James David Shieler and Araminta 'Mintie' C. Wilson
(Witness) Census25 Jun 1900 French Harvey L. Shieler appeared on the census of 25 Jun 1900 in the household of James David Shieler and Araminta 'Mintie' C. Wilson at Fayetteville Dist, Fayette Co, WV.1 
(Witness) Census14 May 1910 French Harvey L. Shieler appeared on the census of 14 May 1910 in the household of James David Shieler and Araminta 'Mintie' C. Wilson at Beckwith Pct, Fayetteville Dist, Fayette Co, WV.1 
Marriage*6 Sep 1916 He married Esta B. Simmons at Fayetteville, Fayette Co, WV, on 6 Sep 1916.
French Shieler, age 23, single, b. Beckwith, res. Beckwith, par. David & Minter, farmer; Estie B. Simmons, age 18, b. Dun Loup, res. Beckwith, par. H.E. & E.F; md by C.A. Pickett at Fayetteville.5 
Employment*Jun 1917 Occupation: coal miner in Jun 1917 at Page, Fayette Co, WV.3 
Residence*5 Jun 1917 French Harvey L. Shieler resided at Page, Fayette Co, WV, on 5 Jun 1917.1 
Mlt-Registration5 Jun 1917 He registered for the draft on 5 Jun 1917 at Fayette Co, WV.3 
EmploymentJan 1920 Occupation: coal miner in Jan 1920 at Ogden City, Fayette Co, WV.1 
Census*23 Jan 1920 He and Esta B. Simmons appeared on the census as head of household at Minden Rd, Ogden City, Fayette Co, WV, on 23 Jan 1920.1 
Residence*1 Apr 1935 French Harvey L. Shieler and Esta B. Simmons resided at Minden, Fayette Co, WV, on 1 Apr 1935.1 
EmploymentApr 1940 Occupation: coal company worker in Apr 1940 at Minden, Fayette Co, WV. Coal loader, coal mine.1 
Census5 Apr 1940 French Harvey L. Shieler and Esta B. Simmons appeared on the census as head of household at Minden, Fayette Co, WV, on 5 Apr 1940.1 
EmploymentApr 1942 French's occupation: California Container Corporation at Emeryville, Alameda Co, CA, in Apr 1942.2 
Residence27 Apr 1942 He resided at 1808 Prince St, Berkeley, Alameda Co, CA, on 27 Apr 1942.2 
Mlt-Registration*27 Apr 1942 He registered for the draft on 27 Apr 1942 at Alameda Co, CA. Named Mitchell Crawford [wife's brother-in-law], as person who would know his address.2 
EmploymentMar 1950 French's occupation: Warehouseman, Paper box factory at Berkeley, Alameda Co, CA, in Mar 1950.1 
Census31 Mar 1950 He and Esta B. Simmons appeared on the census as head of household at Berkeley, Alameda Co, CA, on 31 Mar 1950.1 
Death*23 Jan 1967 French died on 23 Jan 1967 at Lake Co, CA, at age 73.6,4 
Burial* His body was interred at Lower Lake, Lake Co, CA, at Lower Lake Cem.4 

Census Records Summary

DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
25 Jun 1900Fayetteville Dist, Fayette Co, WVJames David Shieler, Araminta 'Mintie' C. Wilson, Myrtle Green Shieler, French Harvey L. Shieler, Lester Enon Shieler, Everett Wilson Shieler and Daisy J. Shieler1
14 May 1910Beckwith Pct, Fayetteville Dist, Fayette Co, WVJames David Shieler, Araminta 'Mintie' C. Wilson, French Harvey L. Shieler, Lester Enon Shieler, Myrtle Green Shieler, Everett Wilson Shieler, Lloyd David Shieler, Daisy J. Shieler and Ira Shieler1
23 Jan 1920Minden Rd, Ogden City, Fayette Co, WVFrench Harvey L. Shieler, Esta B. Simmons and Harry F. Shieler1
5 Apr 1940Minden, Fayette Co, WVFrench Harvey L. Shieler, Esta B. Simmons, Harry F. Shieler, James Egan Shieler, Beulah Elvira Shieler, Ernest Enon Shieler and Billy Alexander Shieler1
31 Mar 1950Berkeley, Alameda Co, CAFrench Harvey L. Shieler, Esta B. Simmons, Harry F. Shieler and Billy Alexander Shieler1

Family

Esta B. Simmons b. 15 May 1898, d. 12 Nov 1983
Marriage*6 Sep 1916 He married Esta B. Simmons at Fayetteville, Fayette Co, WV, on 6 Sep 1916.
French Shieler, age 23, single, b. Beckwith, res. Beckwith, par. David & Minter, farmer; Estie B. Simmons, age 18, b. Dun Loup, res. Beckwith, par. H.E. & E.F; md by C.A. Pickett at Fayetteville.5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  2. [S2696] WWII Draft Registration Cards, 1940-1947 (www.ancestry.com),.
  3. [S2684] WWI Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 (www.ancestry.com),.
  4. [S2738] FindAGrave.com (findagrave.com), gravestone.
  5. [S2712] WV Marriages Fayette Co, WV.
  6. [S229] Deaths, Civil Records Ancestry.com. California, Death Index, 1940-1997 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2000.
  7. [S235] Births, Civil Records Ancestry.com. West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011.

Francis Jennings Backus1

M, #1790, b. 11 December 1882, d. 26 November 1956
FatherGeorge Washington Backus b. 19 Aug 1862, d. 31 Mar 1945
MotherAlice Ann Burdette b. 26 Mar 1863, d. 1 Apr 1894
Birth*11 Dec 1882 Francis was born at Poe, Nicholas Co, WV, on 11 Dec 1882.2,3,4 
 He was the son of George Washington Backus and Alice Ann Burdette
Marriage*13 Sep 1914 He married Minnie Ethel Simmons at Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, on 13 Sep 1914. Francis J. Backus, age 31, single, b. Nicholas Co, res. Oak Hill, par. G.W. & Alice, miner; Minnie Simmons, age 20, single, b. Fayette Co, res. Oak Hill, par. H.E. & E.F; md by A. B. Duncan near Oak Hill.4,5 
EmploymentSep 1918 Occupation: coal miner in Sep 1918 at Minden, Fayette Co, WV.1 
Residence*12 Sep 1918 Francis Jennings Backus resided at Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, on 12 Sep 1918.1 
Employment*Jan 1920 Occupation: coal company worker in Jan 1920 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV.5 
Census10 Jan 1920 He and Minnie Ethel Simmons appeared on the census as head of household at Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, on 10 Jan 1920.5 
EmploymentApr 1930 Occupation: coal company worker in Apr 1930 at Fayette Co, WV.5 
Census*3 Apr 1930 Francis Jennings Backus and Minnie Ethel Simmons appeared on the census as head of household at Main St, Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, on 3 Apr 1930.5 
EmploymentApr 1940 Occupation: coal company worker in Apr 1940 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV. Coal loader, coal mine.5 
Census22 Apr 1940 Francis Jennings Backus and Minnie Ethel Simmons appeared on the census as head of household at Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, on 22 Apr 1940.5 
EmploymentApr 1942 Occupation: coal company worker in Apr 1942 at Minden, Fayette Co, WV. New River & Pocahontas Consolidated Coal Co.2 
Residence27 Apr 1942 Francis Jennings Backus resided at Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, on 27 Apr 1942.2 
Mlt-Registration*27 Apr 1942 He registered for the draft on 27 Apr 1942 at Fayette Co, WV. Named G.W. Backus [father], Oak Hill, WV, as person who would know his address.2 
Census1 Apr 1950 He and Minnie Ethel Simmons appeared on the census as head of household at Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, on 1 Apr 1950.5 
Death*26 Nov 1956 Francis died on 26 Nov 1956 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, at age 73.3,6 
Burial*28 Nov 1956 His body was interred on 28 Nov 1956 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, at Oddfellows Cem.3,6 

Census Records Summary

DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
10 Jan 1920Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WVFrancis Jennings Backus and Minnie Ethel Simmons5
3 Apr 1930Main St, Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WVFrancis Jennings Backus, Minnie Ethel Simmons and Thelma May Backus5
22 Apr 1940Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WVFrancis Jennings Backus, Minnie Ethel Simmons and Thelma May Backus5
1 Apr 1950Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WVFrancis Jennings Backus, Minnie Ethel Simmons, Leonard Lester "Penny" Burgess, Thelma May Backus and Leonard Lester Burgess Jr5

Family

Minnie Ethel Simmons b. 26 Jan 1895, d. 21 Jul 1961
Marriage*13 Sep 1914 He married Minnie Ethel Simmons at Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, on 13 Sep 1914. Francis J. Backus, age 31, single, b. Nicholas Co, res. Oak Hill, par. G.W. & Alice, miner; Minnie Simmons, age 20, single, b. Fayette Co, res. Oak Hill, par. H.E. & E.F; md by A. B. Duncan near Oak Hill.4,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S2684] WWI Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 (www.ancestry.com),.
  2. [S2696] WWII Draft Registration Cards, 1940-1947 (www.ancestry.com),.
  3. [S2683] WV Death Certificate online at www.wvculture.org,.
  4. [S2712] WV Marriages Fayette Co, WV.
  5. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  6. [S2687] Fayette-Raleigh Genealogical Society., Fayette County Cemetery Records, Vol. IV (Fayette-Raleigh Genealogical Society), p. 29.
  7. [S235] Births, Civil Records Ancestry.com. West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011.

Ollie Anna Nugen1

F, #1791, b. 23 July 1891, d. 21 March 1931
Birth*23 Jul 1891 Ollie was born at Dempsey, Fayette Co, WV, on 23 Jul 1891. Daughter of W.H. and Elizabeth (Hess) Nugen.2,1 
Marriage*14 Dec 1912 She married Charles Corbet Simmons at Fayette Co, WV, on 14 Dec 1912.
Chas C Simmons, age 20, single, b. Covington, VA, res. Oak Hill, par. Henry E. & Elvira F., butcher; Ollie A. Nugen, age 22, single, b. Dempsey, res. Dempsey, par. Wm & n/a; md by S.W. Wilt at the residence of H.E. Simmons.3 
Census24 Jan 1920 Ollie Anna Nugen and Charles Corbet Simmons appeared on the census as head of household at Ogden City, Fayette Co, WV, on 24 Jan 1920.2 
Census*14 Apr 1930 Ollie Anna Nugen and Charles Corbet Simmons appeared on the census as head of household at Main St, Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, on 14 Apr 1930.2 
Death*21 Mar 1931 Ollie died on 21 Mar 1931 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, at age 39. Died of uterine cancer.1 
Burial*23 Mar 1931 Her body was interred on 23 Mar 1931 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, at Oddfellows Cem.1 

Census Records Summary

DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
24 Jan 1920Ogden City, Fayette Co, WVCharles Corbet Simmons, Ollie Anna Nugen, Mabel E. Simmons, Francis Elizabeth Simmons, Henry Corbett Simmons and Edward Raymond Simmons2
14 Apr 1930Main St, Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WVCharles Corbet Simmons, Ollie Anna Nugen, Mabel E. Simmons, Francis Elizabeth Simmons, Edward Raymond Simmons, Garland Joseph Simmons and James Robert Simmons2

Family

Charles Corbet Simmons b. 8 Feb 1893, d. 7 Apr 1958
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. [S2712] WV Marriages Fayette Co, WV.
  4. [S2687] Fayette-Raleigh Genealogical Society., Fayette County Cemetery Records, Vol. IV (Fayette-Raleigh Genealogical Society),.
  5. [S235] Births, Civil Records Ancestry.com. West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011.

Mitchell Crawford

M, #1792, b. 19 September 1886, d. 10 March 1966
Birth*19 Sep 1886 Mitchell was born at Kanawha Co, WV, on 19 Sep 1886.1 
Marriage*circa 1907 He married Lula Frances Simmons circa 1907.2 
EmploymentApr 1910 Occupation: coal miner in Apr 1910 at Ogden City, Fayette Co, WV.2 
Census23 Apr 1910 Mitchell Crawford and Lula Frances Simmons appeared on the census as head of household at Ogden City, Fayette Co, WV, on 23 Apr 1910.2 
Num Child*23 Apr 1910 Mitchell Crawford and Lula Frances Simmons had 1 children, with 1 living at the time of the census in 1910.2 
Employment*Jun 1917 Occupation: coal miner in Jun 1917 at Minden, Fayette Co, WV.1 
Residence*5 Jun 1917 Mitchell Crawford resided at Minden, Fayette Co, WV, on 5 Jun 1917.1 
EmploymentJan 1920 Occupation: coal miner in Jan 1920 at Minden, Fayette Co, WV.2 
Census*24 Jan 1920 He and Lula Frances Simmons appeared on the census as head of household at Minden, Fayette Co, WV, on 24 Jan 1920.2 
EmploymentApr 1930 Occupation: coal miner in Apr 1930 at Minden, Fayette Co, WV.2 
Census14 Apr 1930 Mitchell Crawford and Lula Frances Simmons appeared on the census as head of household at Minden, Fayette Co, WV, on 14 Apr 1930.2 
EmploymentApr 1940 Occupation: coal miner in Apr 1940 at Oakland, Alameda Co, CA.2 
Census9 Apr 1940 Mitchell Crawford and Lula Frances Simmons were listed as residents in the census report at Oakland, Alameda Co, CA, on 9 Apr 1940. Enumerated in the household of George Myres, brother-in-law, age 50, divorced, b. PA.2 
EmploymentApr 1942 Mitchell's occupation: American Smelters at Selby, Contra Costa Co, CA, in Apr 1942.3 
Mlt-Registration*27 Apr 1942 He registered for the draft on 27 Apr 1942 at Alameda Co, CA.3 
Residence*27 Apr 1942 Mitchell Crawford and Lula Frances Simmons resided at 1808 Prince St, Berkeley, Alameda Co, CA, on 27 Apr 1942.3 
EmploymentApr 1950 Occupation: janitor in Apr 1950 at Oakland, Alameda Co, CA. City Transit lines.2 
Census19 Apr 1950 Mitchell Crawford and Lula Frances Simmons appeared on the census as head of household at Oakland, Alameda Co, CA, on 19 Apr 1950.2 
Death*10 Mar 1966 Mitchell died on 10 Mar 1966 at Lake Co, CA, at age 79.4 
Burial* His body was interred at Lower Lake, Lake Co, CA, at Lower Lake Cem.5 

Census Records Summary

DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
23 Apr 1910Ogden City, Fayette Co, WVMitchell Crawford, Lula Frances Simmons, Carl Alonzo Crawford and Clyde Sanford Lavender2
24 Jan 1920Minden, Fayette Co, WVMitchell Crawford, Lula Frances Simmons, Carl Alonzo Crawford, Roy Elmo Crawford, Russell R. Crawford, Harry Mitchell Crawford and Robert Clark Crawford2
14 Apr 1930Minden, Fayette Co, WVMitchell Crawford, Lula Frances Simmons, Roy Elmo Crawford, Russell R. Crawford, Harry Mitchell Crawford, Robert Clark Crawford, Lloyd C. Crawford, Marjorie V. Crawford and Louis Clabourne Crawford2
9 Apr 1940Oakland, Alameda Co, CAMitchell Crawford, Lula Frances Simmons, Lloyd C. Crawford, Marjorie V. Crawford and Louis Clabourne Crawford2
19 Apr 1950Oakland, Alameda Co, CAMitchell Crawford, Lula Frances Simmons and Louis Clabourne Crawford2

Family

Lula Frances Simmons b. 26 Feb 1891, d. 1 Dec 1979
Marriage*circa 1907 He married Lula Frances Simmons circa 1907.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S2684] WWI Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 (www.ancestry.com),.
  2. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  3. [S2696] WWII Draft Registration Cards, 1940-1947 (www.ancestry.com),.
  4. [S229] Deaths, Civil Records Ancestry.com. California, Death Index, 1940-1997 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2000.
  5. [S2738] FindAGrave.com (findagrave.com),.

Espie Elizabeth Jones1

F, #1793, b. 19 August 1891, d. 26 March 1956
Obituary of Espie E. Jones Simmons, Beckley (WV) Raleigh Register, Monday, 26 March 1956
Birth*19 Aug 1891 Espie was born at Victor, Fayette Co, WV, on 19 Aug 1891.2,3,4,1 
Marriage*25 Oct 1911 She married Joseph Harrison Simmons at Nesco, Raleigh Co, WV, on 25 Oct 1911.
Joseph Simmons, age 22, b. Alleghany Co, VA, res. Fayette Co; Miss Esppie Elizabeth Jones, age 20, b. Fayette Co, res. Fayette Co; md by T.N. Ryder at Nesco.1 
Census*24 Jan 1920 Espie Elizabeth Jones and Joseph Harrison Simmons appeared on the census as head of household at Minden Rd, Ogden City, Fayette Co, WV, on 24 Jan 1920.3 
Census*16 Apr 1930 Espie Elizabeth Jones appeared on the census as head of household at Logan Dist, Logan Co, WV, on 16 Apr 1930. Espie (shown as "Esta") was listed as widowed in the 1930 enumeration. It is likely that she and Joseph were separated by that time.3 
Census17 Apr 1950 She appeared on the census as head of household at Washington Ave, Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, on 17 Apr 1950.3 
Residence*Mar 1956 She resided at Washington Ave, Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, in Mar 1956.2 
Death*26 Mar 1956 Espie died on 26 Mar 1956 at Oak Hill Hospital, Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, at age 64.2,4 
Burial*28 Mar 1956 Her body was interred on 28 Mar 1956 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, at Oddfellows Cem.2,4 

Census Records Summary

DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
24 Jan 1920Minden Rd, Ogden City, Fayette Co, WVJoseph Harrison Simmons, Espie Elizabeth Jones, Joseph Richard Simmons, Mary Elizabeth Simmons and Margaret Eugenia Simmons3
16 Apr 1930Logan Dist, Logan Co, WVEspie Elizabeth Jones, Mary Elizabeth Simmons, Margaret Eugenia Simmons, Nellie Madeline Simmons and Rexford Daniel Simmons3
17 Apr 1950Washington Ave, Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WVEspie Elizabeth Jones, Mary Elizabeth Simmons and Nellie Madeline Simmons3

Family

Joseph Harrison Simmons b. 6 Mar 1889, d. 18 Mar 1940
Marriage*25 Oct 1911 She married Joseph Harrison Simmons at Nesco, Raleigh Co, WV, on 25 Oct 1911.
Joseph Simmons, age 22, b. Alleghany Co, VA, res. Fayette Co; Miss Esppie Elizabeth Jones, age 20, b. Fayette Co, res. Fayette Co; md by T.N. Ryder at Nesco.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S2712] WV Marriages Raleigh Co, WV.
  2. [S2683] WV Death Certificate online at www.wvculture.org,.
  3. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  4. [S2687] Fayette-Raleigh Genealogical Society., Fayette County Cemetery Records, Vol. IV (Fayette-Raleigh Genealogical Society),.
  5. [S235] Births, Civil Records Ancestry.com. West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011.

Wilber Counsel Humphries1,2

M, #1794, b. 3 May 1883, d. 1922
FatherJames Oliver Humphries3 b. 30 Jul 1862, d. 14 Aug 1936
MotherSarah Elizabeth Helmintoller3 b. 23 Aug 1864, d. 7 Dec 1932
Birth*3 May 1883 Wilber was born at VA on 3 May 1883.4,5 
 He was the son of James Oliver Humphries and Sarah Elizabeth Helmintoller.3 
Marriage*13 Mar 1906 He married Mamie Frances Simmons at Leewood, Kanawha Co, WV, on 13 Mar 1906.
Wilber C. Humphreys, age 23, single, b. VA, res. Kanawha Co; Mamie F. Simmons, age 18, single, b. VA, res Kanawha Co; md by R.H. Fulton at Leewood.5 
EmploymentApr 1910 Occupation: fireman in Apr 1910 at Fayetteville Dist, Fayette Co, WV. Coal mine.6 
Num Child*21 Apr 1910 Wilber Counsel Humphries and Mamie Frances Simmons had 2 children, with 2 living at the time of the census in 1910.6 
Census*21 Apr 1910 Wilber Counsel Humphries and Mamie Frances Simmons appeared on the census as head of household at Arbuckle Road, Fayetteville Dist, Fayette Co, WV, on 21 Apr 1910.6 
Employment*Sep 1918 Occupation: coal miner in Sep 1918 at Minden, Fayette Co, WV.4 
Residence*12 Sep 1918 Wilber Counsel Humphries resided at Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, on 12 Sep 1918.4 
EmploymentJan 1920 Occupation: coal miner in Jan 1920 at Ogden City, Fayette Co, WV.6 
Census22 Jan 1920 He and Mamie Frances Simmons appeared on the census as head of household at Minden Rd, Ogden City, Fayette Co, WV, on 22 Jan 1920.6 
Death*1922 Wilber died in 1922.7,3 
Burial* His body was interred at Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, at Oddfellows Cem.7 

Census Records Summary

DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
21 Apr 1910Arbuckle Road, Fayetteville Dist, Fayette Co, WVWilber Counsel Humphries, Mamie Frances Simmons, Admiral Harrison Humphries and Melvin Lee Humphries6
22 Jan 1920Minden Rd, Ogden City, Fayette Co, WVWilber Counsel Humphries, Mamie Frances Simmons, Admiral Harrison Humphries, Melvin Lee Humphries, James Oliver Humphries and Cecil Woodrow Humphries6

Family

Mamie Frances Simmons b. 15 Dec 1887, d. 2 Sep 1963
Marriage*13 Mar 1906 He married Mamie Frances Simmons at Leewood, Kanawha Co, WV, on 13 Mar 1906.
Wilber C. Humphreys, age 23, single, b. VA, res. Kanawha Co; Mamie F. Simmons, age 18, single, b. VA, res Kanawha Co; md by R.H. Fulton at Leewood.5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S2674] Compiled online genealogy Humphries Family, http://www.bobsfam.com/humptree/wga10.html#I876, accessed July 2014.
  2. [S2713] WV Births online at www.wvculture.org,, Fayette Co, WV, delayed birth certificate.
  3. [S2674] Compiled online genealogy Humphries Family, http://www.bobsfam.com/humptree/wga12.html#I1099, accessed June 2012.
  4. [S2684] WWI Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 (www.ancestry.com),.
  5. [S2712] WV Marriages Kanawha Co, WV.
  6. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  7. [S2687] Fayette-Raleigh Genealogical Society., Fayette County Cemetery Records, Vol. IV (Fayette-Raleigh Genealogical Society), p. 46.

Admiral Harrison Humphries1,2

M, #1795, b. 10 December 1906, d. 6 February 1966
FatherWilber Counsel Humphries b. 3 May 1883, d. 1922
MotherMamie Frances Simmons b. 15 Dec 1887, d. 2 Sep 1963
Birth*10 Dec 1906 Admiral was born at Rush Run, Fayette Co, WV, on 10 Dec 1906.3,4,1,2 
 He was the son of Wilber Counsel Humphries and Mamie Frances Simmons
(Witness) Census21 Apr 1910 Admiral Harrison Humphries appeared on the census of 21 Apr 1910 in the household of Wilber Counsel Humphries and Mamie Frances Simmons at Arbuckle Road, Fayetteville Dist, Fayette Co, WV.2 
(Witness) Census22 Jan 1920 Admiral Harrison Humphries appeared on the census of 22 Jan 1920 in the household of Wilber Counsel Humphries and Mamie Frances Simmons at Minden Rd, Ogden City, Fayette Co, WV.2 
Employment*Apr 1930 Occupation: coal miner in Apr 1930 at Ogden City, Fayette Co, WV.2 
(Witness) Census17 Apr 1930 Admiral Harrison Humphries appeared on the census of 17 Apr 1930 in the household of Mamie Frances Simmons at Ogden City, Fayette Co, WV.2 
Marriage*16 Sep 1931 He married Gladys Myrtle Plymale at Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, on 16 Sep 1931.
Admiral Humphries, age 25, single, b. Rush Run, res. Oak Hill, par. W.C. & Mamie, miner; Gladys Plymale, age 23, single, b. Price Hill, res. Mt Hope, par. Olie & Mary; md by I.W. Kinzer at Oak Hilll.5 
EmploymentApr 1940 Occupation: salesman in Apr 1940 at Ogden City, Fayette Co, WV. Automobiles.2 
Census*25 Apr 1940 Admiral Harrison Humphries and Gladys Myrtle Plymale appeared on the census as head of household at Ogden City, Fayette Co, WV, on 25 Apr 1940.2 
EmploymentOct 1940 Admiral's occupation: Self-employed in used car business at Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, in Oct 1940.4 
Mlt-Registration*16 Oct 1940 He registered for the draft on 16 Oct 1940 at Fayette Co, WV.4 
Residence*16 Oct 1940 Admiral Harrison Humphries and Gladys Myrtle Plymale resided at Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, on 16 Oct 1940.4 
EmploymentApr 1950 Occupation: proprietor in Apr 1950 at Fayetteville Dist, Fayette Co, WV. Billiards parlor.2 
Census10 Apr 1950 Admiral Harrison Humphries and Gladys Myrtle Plymale appeared on the census as head of household at Minden Rd, Fayetteville Dist, Fayette Co, WV, on 10 Apr 1950.2 
(informant) Death2 Sep 1963 Admiral was informant for the death of Mamie Frances Simmons at Oak Hill Hospital, Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, on 2 Sep 1963.1,6 
Residence*2 Sep 1963 Admiral Harrison Humphries resided at Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, on 2 Sep 1963.6 
Death*6 Feb 1966 Admiral died on 6 Feb 1966 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, at age 59.1,7 
Burial*10 Feb 1966 His body was interred on 10 Feb 1966 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, at Oddfellows Cem.1,8 

Census Records Summary

DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
21 Apr 1910Arbuckle Road, Fayetteville Dist, Fayette Co, WVWilber Counsel Humphries, Mamie Frances Simmons, Admiral Harrison Humphries and Melvin Lee Humphries2
22 Jan 1920Minden Rd, Ogden City, Fayette Co, WVWilber Counsel Humphries, Mamie Frances Simmons, Admiral Harrison Humphries, Melvin Lee Humphries, James Oliver Humphries and Cecil Woodrow Humphries2
17 Apr 1930Ogden City, Fayette Co, WVMamie Frances Simmons, Admiral Harrison Humphries, Melvin Lee Humphries, James Oliver Humphries and Cecil Woodrow Humphries2
25 Apr 1940Ogden City, Fayette Co, WVAdmiral Harrison Humphries and Gladys Myrtle Plymale2
10 Apr 1950Minden Rd, Fayetteville Dist, Fayette Co, WVAdmiral Harrison Humphries and Gladys Myrtle Plymale2

Family

Gladys Myrtle Plymale b. 27 Apr 1910, d. 29 May 1989
Marriage*16 Sep 1931 He married Gladys Myrtle Plymale at Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, on 16 Sep 1931.
Admiral Humphries, age 25, single, b. Rush Run, res. Oak Hill, par. W.C. & Mamie, miner; Gladys Plymale, age 23, single, b. Price Hill, res. Mt Hope, par. Olie & Mary; md by I.W. Kinzer at Oak Hilll.5 
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. [S2713] WV Births online at www.wvculture.org,, Fayette Co, WV, delayed birth certificate.
  4. [S2696] WWII Draft Registration Cards, 1940-1947 (www.ancestry.com),.
  5. [S2712] WV Marriages Fayette Co, WV.
  6. [S237] Obituary, Mamie Frances Humphries Hornsby, Charleston (WV) Gazette, Tuesday, 3 September 1963.
  7. [S237] Obituary, Admiral Harrison Humphries, Beckley (WV) Raleigh Register, Monday, 7 February 1966.
  8. [S2687] Fayette-Raleigh Genealogical Society., Fayette County Cemetery Records, Vol. IV (Fayette-Raleigh Genealogical Society), p. 46.
  9. [S235] Births, Civil Records Ancestry.com. West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011.

Melvin Lee Humphries1

M, #1796, b. 9 December 1908, d. 5 October 1975
FatherWilber Counsel Humphries b. 3 May 1883, d. 1922
MotherMamie Frances Simmons b. 15 Dec 1887, d. 2 Sep 1963
Birth*9 Dec 1908 Melvin was born at Jordan Mines, Alleghany Co, VA, on 9 Dec 1908.2,3,4,5 
 He was the son of Wilber Counsel Humphries and Mamie Frances Simmons
(Witness) Census21 Apr 1910 Melvin Lee Humphries appeared on the census of 21 Apr 1910 in the household of Wilber Counsel Humphries and Mamie Frances Simmons at Arbuckle Road, Fayetteville Dist, Fayette Co, WV.6 
(Witness) Census22 Jan 1920 Melvin Lee Humphries appeared on the census of 22 Jan 1920 in the household of Wilber Counsel Humphries and Mamie Frances Simmons at Minden Rd, Ogden City, Fayette Co, WV.6 
(Witness) Census17 Apr 1930 Melvin Lee Humphries appeared on the census of 17 Apr 1930 in the household of Mamie Frances Simmons at Ogden City, Fayette Co, WV.6 
Marriage*14 Dec 1930 He married Mary Magdaline Adkins at Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, on 14 Dec 1930.
Melvin Humphries, age 22, single, b. VA, res. Oak Hill, par. Wilbur & Mamie, truck; Magdaline Puckett, age 22, widowed, b. Clay Co, res. Minden, par. John & n/a; md by C.S. Donnelly at Oak Hill.5 
Employment*Apr 1940 Occupation: salesman in Apr 1940 at Beckley, Raleigh Co, WV. Furniture.6 
Census*22 Apr 1940 Melvin Lee Humphries and Mary Magdaline Adkins appeared on the census as head of household at Beckley, Raleigh Co, WV, on 22 Apr 1940.6 
EmploymentOct 1940 Melvin's occupation: Modern Furniture Co at Beckley, Raleigh Co, WV, in Oct 1940.7 
Mlt-Registration*16 Oct 1940 He registered for the draft on 16 Oct 1940 at Raleigh Co, WV.7 
Residence*16 Oct 1940 Melvin Lee Humphries and Mary Magdaline Adkins resided at Beckley, Raleigh Co, WV, on 16 Oct 1940.7 
EmploymentApr 1950 Occupation: manager in Apr 1950 at Beckley, Raleigh Co, WV. Retail furniture store.6 
Census21 Apr 1950 Melvin Lee Humphries and Mary Magdaline Adkins appeared on the census as head of household at Beckley, Raleigh Co, WV, on 21 Apr 1950. Also enumerated in this household was Everett Puckett, step-son (son of Mary Magdaline by first marriage), age 22, b. WV, baker.6 
Residence*2 Sep 1963 Melvin Lee Humphries resided at Beckley, Raleigh Co, WV, on 2 Sep 1963.1 
Residence6 Feb 1966 He resided at Beckley, Raleigh Co, WV, on 6 Feb 1966.6 
Residence18 Nov 1974 He resided at Beckley, Raleigh Co, WV, on 18 Nov 1974.8 
Death*5 Oct 1975 Melvin died on 5 Oct 1975 at Beckley Hosp, Beckley, Raleigh Co, WV, at age 66.4,3 
Burial*9 Oct 1975 His body was interred on 9 Oct 1975 at Prosperity, Raleigh Co, WV, at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens.3 

Census Records Summary

DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
21 Apr 1910Arbuckle Road, Fayetteville Dist, Fayette Co, WVWilber Counsel Humphries, Mamie Frances Simmons, Admiral Harrison Humphries and Melvin Lee Humphries6
22 Jan 1920Minden Rd, Ogden City, Fayette Co, WVWilber Counsel Humphries, Mamie Frances Simmons, Admiral Harrison Humphries, Melvin Lee Humphries, James Oliver Humphries and Cecil Woodrow Humphries6
17 Apr 1930Ogden City, Fayette Co, WVMamie Frances Simmons, Admiral Harrison Humphries, Melvin Lee Humphries, James Oliver Humphries and Cecil Woodrow Humphries6
22 Apr 1940Beckley, Raleigh Co, WVMelvin Lee Humphries, Mary Magdaline Adkins and Thomas Lee Humphries6
21 Apr 1950Beckley, Raleigh Co, WVMelvin Lee Humphries, Mary Magdaline Adkins and Thomas Lee Humphries6

Family

Mary Magdaline Adkins b. circa 1908
Marriage*14 Dec 1930 He married Mary Magdaline Adkins at Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, on 14 Dec 1930.
Melvin Humphries, age 22, single, b. VA, res. Oak Hill, par. Wilbur & Mamie, truck; Magdaline Puckett, age 22, widowed, b. Clay Co, res. Minden, par. John & n/a; md by C.S. Donnelly at Oak Hill.5 
Child

Citations

  1. [S237] Obituary, Mamie Frances Humphries Hornsby, Charleston (WV) Gazette, Tuesday, 3 September 1963.
  2. [S235] Births, Civil Records Ancestry.com. Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920 [database on-line]. Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015.
  3. [S237] Obituary, Melvin Humphries, Beckley (WV) Raleigh Register, Monday, 6 October 1975.
  4. [S1] Social Security Administration., Social Security Death Index (Online at www.ancestry.com),.
  5. [S2712] WV Marriages Fayette Co, WV.
  6. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  7. [S2696] WWII Draft Registration Cards, 1940-1947 (www.ancestry.com),.
  8. [S237] Obituary, James Oliver Humphries, Beckley (WV) Raleigh Register, Wednesday, 20 November 1974.

James Oliver Humphries1,2

M, #1797, b. 17 October 1910, d. 18 November 1974
FatherWilber Counsel Humphries b. 3 May 1883, d. 1922
MotherMamie Frances Simmons b. 15 Dec 1887, d. 2 Sep 1963
Birth*17 Oct 1910 James was born at Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, on 17 Oct 1910.3,4,1,5 
 He was the son of Wilber Counsel Humphries and Mamie Frances Simmons
(Witness) Census22 Jan 1920 James Oliver Humphries appeared on the census of 22 Jan 1920 in the household of Wilber Counsel Humphries and Mamie Frances Simmons at Minden Rd, Ogden City, Fayette Co, WV.1 
(Witness) Census17 Apr 1930 James Oliver Humphries appeared on the census of 17 Apr 1930 in the household of Mamie Frances Simmons at Ogden City, Fayette Co, WV.1 
Marriage*15 Jun 1930 He married Nina Margaret Payne at Montgomery, Fayette Co, WV, on 15 Jun 1930. J.O. Humphries, age 21, single, b. Oak Hill, res. Oak Hill, par. W.C. & M.F., miner; Nina M. Payne, age 21, single, b. VA, res. Concho, par. C.A. & Lillian; md by W.T. Burks at Montgomery.5 
Employment*May 1940 Occupation: coal miner in May 1940 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV.1 
Census*30 May 1940 James Oliver Humphries and Nina Margaret Payne appeared on the census as head of household at Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, on 30 May 1940.1 
EmploymentOct 1940 Occupation: coal company worker in Oct 1940 at Summerlee, Fayette Co, WV. New River Co.3 
Census*16 Oct 1940 James Oliver Humphries appeared on the census as head of household at Fayette Co, WV, on 16 Oct 1940.3 
Residence16 Oct 1940 He resided at Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, on 16 Oct 1940.3 
EmploymentApr 1950 Occupation: cook in Apr 1950 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV. Restaurant.1 
(Witness) Census7 Apr 1950 He appeared on the census of 7 Apr 1950 in the household of Mamie Frances Simmons at Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV.1 
Residence*2 Sep 1963 James Oliver Humphries resided at Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, on 2 Sep 1963.6 
Residence6 Feb 1966 He resided at Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, on 6 Feb 1966.1 
Death*18 Nov 1974 James died on 18 Nov 1974 at Beckley Hosp, Beckley, Raleigh Co, WV, at age 64.7,4 
Burial*23 Nov 1974 His body was interred on 23 Nov 1974 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, at Oddfellows Cem.8,9 

Census Records Summary

DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
22 Jan 1920Minden Rd, Ogden City, Fayette Co, WVWilber Counsel Humphries, Mamie Frances Simmons, Admiral Harrison Humphries, Melvin Lee Humphries, James Oliver Humphries and Cecil Woodrow Humphries1
17 Apr 1930Ogden City, Fayette Co, WVMamie Frances Simmons, Admiral Harrison Humphries, Melvin Lee Humphries, James Oliver Humphries and Cecil Woodrow Humphries1
30 May 1940Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WVJames Oliver Humphries, Nina Margaret Payne, Norma Jean Humphries and James Winston Humphries1
16 Oct 1940Fayette Co, WVJames Oliver Humphries3
7 Apr 1950Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WVMamie Frances Simmons, Elvira Frances 'Katie' Tingler, Charles Corbet Simmons, James Oliver Humphries and James Winston Humphries1

Family

Nina Margaret Payne b. circa 1909
Marriage*15 Jun 1930 He married Nina Margaret Payne at Montgomery, Fayette Co, WV, on 15 Jun 1930. J.O. Humphries, age 21, single, b. Oak Hill, res. Oak Hill, par. W.C. & M.F., miner; Nina M. Payne, age 21, single, b. VA, res. Concho, par. C.A. & Lillian; md by W.T. Burks at Montgomery.5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  2. [S237] Obituary, Admiral Harrison Humphries, Beckley (WV) Raleigh Register, Monday, 7 February 1966.
  3. [S2696] WWII Draft Registration Cards, 1940-1947 (www.ancestry.com),.
  4. [S1] Social Security Administration., Social Security Death Index (Online at www.ancestry.com),.
  5. [S2712] WV Marriages Fayette Co, WV.
  6. [S237] Obituary, Mamie Frances Humphries Hornsby, Charleston (WV) Gazette, Tuesday, 3 September 1963.
  7. [S237] Obituary, James Oliver Humphries, Beckley (WV) Raleigh Register, Wednesday, 20 November 1974.
  8. [S237] Obituary, James Oliver Humphries, Beckley (WV) Raleigh Register, Friday, 22 November 1974.
  9. [S2687] Fayette-Raleigh Genealogical Society., Fayette County Cemetery Records, Vol. IV (Fayette-Raleigh Genealogical Society), p. 46.

Cecil Woodrow Humphries1,2

M, #1798, b. 25 October 1914, d. 2 December 1976
FatherWilber Counsel Humphries b. 3 May 1883, d. 1922
MotherMamie Frances Simmons b. 15 Dec 1887, d. 2 Sep 1963
Birth*25 Oct 1914 Cecil was born at Minden, Fayette Co, WV, on 25 Oct 1914.3,4,5,1 
 He was the son of Wilber Counsel Humphries and Mamie Frances Simmons
(Witness) Census22 Jan 1920 Cecil Woodrow Humphries appeared on the census of 22 Jan 1920 in the household of Wilber Counsel Humphries and Mamie Frances Simmons at Minden Rd, Ogden City, Fayette Co, WV.1 
(Witness) Census17 Apr 1930 Cecil Woodrow Humphries appeared on the census of 17 Apr 1930 in the household of Mamie Frances Simmons at Ogden City, Fayette Co, WV.1 
Employment*Oct 1940 Cecil's occupation: Maryland Drydock Co at Baltimore, MD, in Oct 1940.3 
Mlt-Registration*16 Oct 1940 He registered for the draft on 16 Oct 1940 at Baltimore, MD.3 
Residence16 Oct 1940 He resided at Rt 1, Fayetteville, Fayette Co, WV, on 16 Oct 1940.3 
Marriage*11 Jan 1947 He married Gladys Frances Romage at Wilkes Co, NC, on 11 Jan 1947.
Cecil Woodrow Humphries, age 32, b. n/a, res. Oak Hill, par. n/a; Gladys Frances Romage, age 21, b. n/a, res. Layland, par. n/a; md by Audrey Templeton at Wilkes Co, NC.6 
EmploymentApr 1950 Occupation: truck driver in Apr 1950 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV.1 
Residence*2 Sep 1963 Cecil Woodrow Humphries resided at New Albany, Franklin Co, OH, on 2 Sep 1963.7 
Residence6 Feb 1966 He resided at New Albany, Franklin Co, OH, on 6 Feb 1966.8 
Residence18 Nov 1974 He resided at Columbus, Franklin Co, OH, on 18 Nov 1974.9 
Residence5 Oct 1975 He resided at Columbus, Franklin Co, OH, on 5 Oct 1975.10 
ResidenceDec 1976 He resided at 113 Harrison Rd SW, Pataskala, Licking Co, OH, in Dec 1976.4 
Death*2 Dec 1976 Cecil died on 2 Dec 1976 at Licking Mem Hosp, Newark, Licking Co, OH, at age 62.11 
Burial*6 Dec 1976 His body was interred on 6 Dec 1976 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, at Oddfellows Cem.4,12 

Census Records Summary

DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
22 Jan 1920Minden Rd, Ogden City, Fayette Co, WVWilber Counsel Humphries, Mamie Frances Simmons, Admiral Harrison Humphries, Melvin Lee Humphries, James Oliver Humphries and Cecil Woodrow Humphries1
17 Apr 1930Ogden City, Fayette Co, WVMamie Frances Simmons, Admiral Harrison Humphries, Melvin Lee Humphries, James Oliver Humphries and Cecil Woodrow Humphries1

Family

Gladys Frances Romage
Marriage*11 Jan 1947 He married Gladys Frances Romage at Wilkes Co, NC, on 11 Jan 1947.
Cecil Woodrow Humphries, age 32, b. n/a, res. Oak Hill, par. n/a; Gladys Frances Romage, age 21, b. n/a, res. Layland, par. n/a; md by Audrey Templeton at Wilkes Co, NC.6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  2. [S2712] WV Marriages Fayette Co, WV.
  3. [S2696] WWII Draft Registration Cards, 1940-1947 (www.ancestry.com),.
  4. [S237] Obituary, Cecil Woodrow Humphries, Beckley (WV) Post-Herald & Register, Sunday, 5 December 1976.
  5. [S1] Social Security Administration., Social Security Death Index (Online at www.ancestry.com),.
  6. [S230] Marriages, Civil Records Ancestry.com. North Carolina, U.S., Marriage Records, 1741-2011 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015.
  7. [S237] Obituary, Mamie Frances Humphries Hornsby, Charleston (WV) Gazette, Tuesday, 3 September 1963.
  8. [S237] Obituary, Admiral Harrison Humphries, Beckley (WV) Raleigh Register, Monday, 7 February 1966.
  9. [S237] Obituary, James Oliver Humphries, Beckley (WV) Raleigh Register, Wednesday, 20 November 1974.
  10. [S237] Obituary, Melvin Humphries, Beckley (WV) Raleigh Register, Monday, 6 October 1975.
  11. [S229] Deaths, Civil Records Ancestry.com and Ohio Department of Health. Ohio, Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-2007 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2010.
  12. [S2687] Fayette-Raleigh Genealogical Society., Fayette County Cemetery Records, Vol. IV (Fayette-Raleigh Genealogical Society), p. 46.
  13. [S235] Births, Civil Records Ancestry.com. West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011.