John H. Humphreys1

M, #2001, b. 18 December 1882, d. 31 January 1967
Pedigree
FatherWilliam Harvey Humphreys b. Jul 1851, d. 1929
MotherMary Magdalene Tingler b. 8 Aug 1852, d. 14 Aug 1933
Birth*18 Dec 1882 John was born at Craig Co, VA, on 18 Dec 1882.2,3,4,1 
 He was the son of William Harvey Humphreys and Mary Magdalene Tingler. 
(Witness) Census23 Jun 1900 John H. Humphreys appeared on the census of 23 Jun 1900 in the household of William Harvey Humphreys and Mary Magdalene Tingler at New Castle Dist, Craig Co, VA.1 
Marriage* He married Martha J. 'Mattie' Martin.1 
(Witness) Census19 May 1910 John H. Humphreys appeared on the census of 19 May 1910 in the household of William Harvey Humphreys and Mary Magdalene Tingler at New Castle Dist, Craig Co, VA.1 
Employment*Jan 1920 Occupation: laborer in Jan 1920 at New Castle Dist, Craig Co, VA. Saw mill.1 
Census*16 Jan 1920 John H. Humphreys and Martha J. 'Mattie' Martin appeared on the census as head of household at New Castle Dist, Craig Co, VA, on 16 Jan 1920.1 
EmploymentApr 1930 Occupation: farm laborer in Apr 1930 at New Castle Dist, Craig Co, VA.1 
Census15 Apr 1930 John H. Humphreys and Martha J. 'Mattie' Martin appeared on the census as head of household at New Castle Dist, Craig Co, VA, on 15 Apr 1930.1 
Death*31 Jan 1967 John H. Humphreys died on 31 Jan 1967 at Paint Bank, Craig Co, VA, at age 84..2,3 
Burial* His body was interred at Paint Bank, Craig Co, VA, at Paint Bank Community Cem.2 

Census Records Summary

DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
23 Jun 1900New Castle Dist, Craig Co, VAWilliam Harvey Humphreys, Mary Magdalene Tingler, William Edgar Humphreys, Mila Humphries, John H. Humphreys, Charles A. Humphries, Mattie Humphries, Allen Capie Humphries, Frank S. Humphries and Luther B. Humphries1
19 May 1910New Castle Dist, Craig Co, VAWilliam Harvey Humphreys, Mary Magdalene Tingler, William Edgar Humphreys, John H. Humphreys, Charles A. Humphries, Allen Capie Humphries, Frank S. Humphries, Luther B. Humphries, Paul Venson Humphreys, Acil G. Humphreys and Russell A. Humphreys1
16 Jan 1920New Castle Dist, Craig Co, VAJohn H. Humphreys, Martha J. 'Mattie' Martin, Paul Venson Humphreys, Lester S. Humphreys and Helen Irene Humphreys1
15 Apr 1930New Castle Dist, Craig Co, VAJohn H. Humphreys, Martha J. 'Mattie' Martin, Paul Venson Humphreys, Lester S. Humphreys and Helen Irene Humphreys1

Family

Martha J. 'Mattie' Martin b. 8 Jul 1886, d. 22 Aug 1973
Marriage* He married Martha J. 'Mattie' Martin.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  2. [S2673] Online cemetery transcription,, Paint Bank Community Cemetery, Paint Bank, Craig Co, VA, online at http://listsearches.rootsweb.com/th/read/VACRAIG/2000-07/…, accessed Nov 2008.
  3. [S1] Social Security Administration., Social Security Death Index (Online at www.ancestry.com),.
  4. [S235] Births, Civil Records Ancestry.com. Virginia, Birth Records, 1864-2014 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015.

Martha J. 'Mattie' Martin1,2,3

F, #2002, b. 8 July 1886, d. 22 August 1973
Pedigree
Birth*8 Jul 1886 Martha was born at Craig Co, VA, on 8 Jul 1886. SSDI has 9 July 1886.3,4,1,2 
Marriage* She married John H. Humphreys.2 
Census*16 Jan 1920 Martha J. 'Mattie' Martin and John H. Humphreys appeared on the census as head of household at New Castle Dist, Craig Co, VA, on 16 Jan 1920.2 
Census15 Apr 1930 Martha J. 'Mattie' Martin and John H. Humphreys appeared on the census as head of household at New Castle Dist, Craig Co, VA, on 15 Apr 1930.2 
Death*22 Aug 1973 Martha died on 22 Aug 1973 at Paint Bank, Craig Co, VA, at age 87.3,4 
Burial* She was buried at Paint Bank Community Cem, Paint Bank, Craig Co, VA.3 

Census Records Summary

DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
16 Jan 1920New Castle Dist, Craig Co, VAJohn H. Humphreys, Martha J. 'Mattie' Martin, Paul Venson Humphreys, Lester S. Humphreys and Helen Irene Humphreys2
15 Apr 1930New Castle Dist, Craig Co, VAJohn H. Humphreys, Martha J. 'Mattie' Martin, Paul Venson Humphreys, Lester S. Humphreys and Helen Irene Humphreys2

Family

John H. Humphreys b. 18 Dec 1882, d. 31 Jan 1967
Children

Citations

  1. [S235] Births, Civil Records Ancestry.com. Virginia, Birth Records, 1864-2014 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015.
  2. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  3. [S2673] Online cemetery transcription,, Paint Bank Community Cemetery, Paint Bank, Craig Co, VA, online at http://listsearches.rootsweb.com/th/read/VACRAIG/2000-07/…, accessed Nov 2008.
  4. [S1] Social Security Administration., Social Security Death Index (Online at www.ancestry.com),.

Helen Irene Humphreys1

F, #2003, b. 15 July 1912, d. 26 January 2016
Pedigree
FatherJohn H. Humphreys b. 18 Dec 1882, d. 31 Jan 1967
MotherMartha J. 'Mattie' Martin b. 8 Jul 1886, d. 22 Aug 1973
Birth*15 Jul 1912 Helen was born at Paint Bank, Craig Co, VA, on 15 Jul 1912.2,3,1 
 She was the daughter of John H. Humphreys and Martha J. 'Mattie' Martin. 
(Witness) Census16 Jan 1920 Helen Irene Humphreys appeared on the census of 16 Jan 1920 in the household of John H. Humphreys and Martha J. 'Mattie' Martin at New Castle Dist, Craig Co, VA.1 
(Witness) Census15 Apr 1930 Helen Irene Humphreys appeared on the census of 15 Apr 1930 in the household of John H. Humphreys and Martha J. 'Mattie' Martin at New Castle Dist, Craig Co, VA.1 
Marriage*23 Oct 1937 She married William Berlin Baker at Roanoke, VA, on 23 Oct 1937.
William Berlin Baker, age 29, single, b. Craig Co, res. Paint Bank, par. H.W. & Edna Baker, farmer; Helen Irene Humphreys, age 25, single, b. Craig Co, res. Paint Bank, par. J.H. & Mattie Humphreys; md by Stanley H. Dysart at Roanoke.4 
Census*25 Apr 1940 William Berlin Baker and Helen Irene Humphreys were listed as residents in the census report at New Castle Dist, Craig Co, VA, on 25 Apr 1940. Enumerated in the household of Henry W. & Edna G. Baker [parents of William Berlin Baker]; also enumerated in this household were Maude [Baker] Hambrick, sister, age 68, widowed, b. VA; and Bertrand Baker, grandson, age 15, single, b. VA.1 
(informant) Death12 Nov 1971 Helen was informant for the death of William Berlin Baker at Paint Bank, Craig Co, VA, on 12 Nov 1971.5 
Residence*1988 Helen Irene Humphreys resided at Paint Bank, Craig Co, VA, in 1988. Met during visit to Paint Bank. 
Death*26 Jan 2016 Helen died on 26 Jan 2016 at Paint Bank, Craig Co, VA, at age 103.
Helen H. Baker, 103 of Paint Bank, VA went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, January 26, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband Berlin Baker; parents John and Mattie Humphreys; 2 brothers Paul and Lester Humphreys; and 1 great-granddaughter Mattie Baker Downer. She is survived by sons and daughters-in-law Dolan and Ruth Baker of Williamston, NC; Barton and Judy Baker of Morgantown, WV; Arden and Linda Baker of Covington, VA; grandchildren Dwayne and Douglas Baker, Aaron Baker, Molly Downer, and Ryan Baker; great-grandchildren Rachel, Kailey, Coleman, Brandon, Daniel, Luke, J.J., and Weston Baker.
She was baptized at the age of 16 and was a lifetime member of Maple Grove Christian Church for 87 years. She taught Sunday School for over 50 years. Helen was a member of the Ladies Auxillary of Paint Bank Volunteer Fire Department. She was active in the Craig Co. Historical Society and wrote many historical accounts about the Paint Bank Community. Her favorite pastimes were quilting and crocheting. She had numerous friends and neighbors and never met a stranger.
Funeral Services will be held 2:00 PM Sunday, January 31, 2016 at Maple Grove Christian Church, Paint Bank, VA with Pastors J.B. Broughman and David Tingler officiating. Interment will follow at Paint Bank Community Cemetery. The family will receive friends 6-8 PM Saturday, January 30, 2016 at Paitsel Funeral Home, New Castle, VA. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Maple Grove Christian Church, Paint Bank Volunteer Fire Dept. or Paint Bank Community Cemetery.6 
Burial*31 Jan 2016 Her body was interred on 31 Jan 2016 at Paint Bank, Craig Co, VA, at Paint Bank Community Cem.6 

Census Records Summary

DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
16 Jan 1920New Castle Dist, Craig Co, VAJohn H. Humphreys, Martha J. 'Mattie' Martin, Paul Venson Humphreys, Lester S. Humphreys and Helen Irene Humphreys1
15 Apr 1930New Castle Dist, Craig Co, VAJohn H. Humphreys, Martha J. 'Mattie' Martin, Paul Venson Humphreys, Lester S. Humphreys and Helen Irene Humphreys1
25 Apr 1940New Castle Dist, Craig Co, VAWilliam Berlin Baker and Helen Irene Humphreys1

Family

William Berlin Baker b. 11 Dec 1908, d. 12 Nov 1971
Marriage*23 Oct 1937 She married William Berlin Baker at Roanoke, VA, on 23 Oct 1937.
William Berlin Baker, age 29, single, b. Craig Co, res. Paint Bank, par. H.W. & Edna Baker, farmer; Helen Irene Humphreys, age 25, single, b. Craig Co, res. Paint Bank, par. J.H. & Mattie Humphreys; md by Stanley H. Dysart at Roanoke.4 
Child

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  2. [S235] Births, Civil Records Ancestry.com. Virginia, Birth Records, 1864-2014 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015.
  3. [S2673] Online cemetery transcription,, Paint Bank Community Cemetery, Paint Bank, Craig Co, VA, online at http://listsearches.rootsweb.com/th/read/VACRAIG/2000-07/…, accessed Nov 2008.
  4. [S230] Marriages, Civil Records Ancestry.com. Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015.
  5. [S2836] VA Death Certificate online at ancestry.com,.
  6. [S237] Obituary, Helen H. Baker, New Castle (VA) Paitsel Funeral Home, online at http://www.tributes.com/condolences/view_memories/…, accessed January 2016.

William Berlin Baker1,2

M, #2004, b. 11 December 1908, d. 12 November 1971
Pedigree
Birth*11 Dec 1908 William was born at Craig Co, VA, on 11 Dec 1908. Son of Henry Watson Baker & Edna Gertrude Rayhill.3,2,4 
Marriage*23 Oct 1937 He married Helen Irene Humphreys at Roanoke, VA, on 23 Oct 1937.
William Berlin Baker, age 29, single, b. Craig Co, res. Paint Bank, par. H.W. & Edna Baker, farmer; Helen Irene Humphreys, age 25, single, b. Craig Co, res. Paint Bank, par. J.H. & Mattie Humphreys; md by Stanley H. Dysart at Roanoke.4 
Employment*Apr 1940 William's occupation: Poultry raiser at New Castle Dist, Craig Co, VA, in Apr 1940.2 
Census*25 Apr 1940 William Berlin Baker and Helen Irene Humphreys were listed as residents in the census report at New Castle Dist, Craig Co, VA, on 25 Apr 1940. Enumerated in the household of Henry W. & Edna G. Baker [parents of William Berlin Baker]; also enumerated in this household were Maude [Baker] Hambrick, sister, age 68, widowed, b. VA; and Bertrand Baker, grandson, age 15, single, b. VA.2 
Death*12 Nov 1971 William died on 12 Nov 1971 at Paint Bank, Craig Co, VA, at age 62.3 
Burial* His body was interred at Paint Bank, Craig Co, VA, at Bryan Cemetery.3 

Census Records Summary

DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
25 Apr 1940New Castle Dist, Craig Co, VAWilliam Berlin Baker and Helen Irene Humphreys2

Family

Helen Irene Humphreys b. 15 Jul 1912, d. 26 Jan 2016
Child

Citations

  1. [S237] Obituary, Helen H. Baker, New Castle (VA) Paitsel Funeral Home, online at http://www.tributes.com/condolences/view_memories/…, accessed January 2016.
  2. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  3. [S2836] VA Death Certificate online at ancestry.com,.
  4. [S230] Marriages, Civil Records Ancestry.com. Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015.