Bettie Sweeney

Female 1939 -


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Bettie Sweeney was born ca 1939, McDowell Co. WV (daughter of Luther Sweeney and Belle Estep).

    Notes:

    CENSUS RECORDS

    1940 United States Federal Census
    Age: 10 months
    Estimated Birth Year: abt 1939
    Gender: Female
    Race: White
    Birthplace: West Virginia
    Marital Status: Single
    Relation to Head of House: Daughter
    Home in 1940: Sandy River, McDowell, West Virginia


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Luther Sweeney was born ca 1915, McDowell Co. WV (son of Vester Sweeney and Lillie M. GROSS).

    Notes:

    CENSUS RECORDS

    1920 United States Federal Census
    Name: Luther Sweney [Luther Sweeney]
    Age: 4 years 3 months
    Birth Year: abt 1916 [abt 1915]
    Birthplace: West Virginia
    Home in 1920: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
    Race: White
    Gender: Male
    Relation to Head of House: Son
    Marital Status: Single
    Father's Name: Vester Sweney
    Father's Birthplace: Kentucky
    Mother's Name: Lilly Sweney
    Mother's Birthplace: West Virginia

    1940 United States Federal Census
    Name: Luther Sweeney
    Age: 25
    Estimated Birth Year: abt 1915
    Gender: Male
    Race: White
    Birthplace: West Virginia
    Marital Status: Married
    Relation to Head of House: Head
    Home in 1940: Sandy River, McDowell, West Virginia
    Farm: No
    Inferred Residence in 1935: Sandy River, McDowell, West Virginia
    Residence in 1935: Same Place
    Occupation: Miner
    House Owned or Rented: Rented
    Value of Home or Monthly Rental if Rented: $4
    Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 6th grade
    Duration of Unemployment: 4
    Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker in private work
    Weeks Worked in 1939: 20
    Income: 600
    Income Other Sources: No
    Household Members:
    Luther Sweeney 25
    Belle Sweeney 25
    John C Sweeney 5
    Jane Sweeney 3
    Bettie Sweeney 10 months

    Luther married Belle Estep 12 Apr 1933, McDowell Co. WV. Belle was born ca 1912, McDowell Co. WV. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Belle Estep was born ca 1912, McDowell Co. WV.

    Notes:

    CENSUS RECORDS

    1930 United States Federal Census
    Name: Bella B Estep
    Gender: Female
    Birth Year: abt 1915
    Birthplace: West Virginia
    Race: White
    Home in 1930: Sandy River, McDowell, West Virginia
    Marital Status: Single
    Relation to Head of House: Daughter
    Father's Name: John Estep
    Father's Birthplace: West Virginia
    Mother's Name: Pricey Estep
    Mother's Birthplace: West Virginia

    1940 United States Federal Census
    Name: Belle Sweeney
    Respondent: Yes
    Age: 25
    Estimated Birth Year: abt 1915
    Gender: Female
    Race: White
    Birthplace: West Virginia
    Marital Status: Married
    Relation to Head of House: Wife
    Home in 1940: Sandy River, McDowell, West Virginia
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    Inferred Residence in 1935: Sandy River, McDowell, West Virginia
    Residence in 1935: Same Place
    Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 5th grade
    Household Members:
    Luther Sweeney 25
    Belle Sweeney 25
    John C Sweeney 5
    Jane Sweeney 3
    Bettie Sweeney 10 months

    Birth:
    info according to marriage certificate

    Notes:

    Married:
    West Virginia Vital Records
    http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_view.aspx?Id=11416596&Type=Marriage

    Children:
    1. John C. Sweeney was born ca 1935, McDowell Co. WV.
    2. Jake Sweeney was born ca 1937, McDowell Co. WV.
    3. 1. Bettie Sweeney was born ca 1939, McDowell Co. WV.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Vester Sweeney was born ca 1891, McDowell Co. WV; died 12 May 1952, McDowell Co. WV; was buried , Deskins Cemetery, Atwell, McDowell Co. WV.

    Notes:

    CENSUS RECORDS

    1920 United States Federal Census
    Name: Vester Sweney [Vester Sweeney]
    Age: 28
    Birth Year: abt 1892
    Birthplace: Kentucky
    Home in 1920: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
    Race: White
    Gender: Male
    Relation to Head of House: Head
    Marital Status: Married
    Spouse's Name: Lilly Sweney
    Father's Birthplace: Kentucky
    Mother's Birthplace: Kentucky
    Home Owned: Rent
    Able to Read: Yes
    Able to Write: Yes
    Household Members:
    Vester Sweney 28
    Lilly Sweney 24
    Lena Sweney 8
    Luther Sweney 4 years 3 months
    Edward Sweney 6 months

    1940 United States Federal Census
    Name: Lester Sweeney [Vester Sweeney]
    Respondent: Yes
    Age: 48
    Estimated Birth Year: abt 1892
    Gender: Male
    Race: White
    Birthplace: Kentucky
    Marital Status: Married
    Relation to Head of House: Head
    Home in 1940: Sandy River, McDowell, West Virginia
    Farm: Yes
    Inferred Residence in 1935: Sandy River, McDowell, West Virginia
    Residence in 1935: Same Place
    Occupation: Laborer
    House Owned or Rented: Owned
    Value of Home or Monthly Rental if Rented: $500
    Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 4th grade
    Duration of Unemployment: 36
    Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker in private work
    Weeks Worked in 1939: 20
    Income: $160
    Income Other Sources: Yes
    Household Members:
    Lester Sweeney 48
    Tilly Sweeney 45
    James Sweeney 17
    Zelpha Sweeney 14
    May Sweeney 11
    Josie Sweeney 8
    Clifford Sweeney 5

    Buried:
    Grave location and tombstone photo:
    http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSsr=81&GScid=78190&GRid=75041013&

    Died:
    West Virginia Death Record
    http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_view.aspx?Id=2153269&Type=Death

    Vester married Lillie M. GROSS 09 Mar 1911, McDowell Co. WV. Lillie (daughter of James Paris GROSS and Martha Shone CHRISTIAN) was born ca 1896, McDowell Co. WV. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Lillie M. GROSS was born ca 1896, McDowell Co. WV (daughter of James Paris GROSS and Martha Shone CHRISTIAN).

    Notes:

    CENSUS RECORDS

    1910 United States Federal Census
    Name: Lillie M Gross
    Age in 1910: 14
    Birth Year: abt 1896
    Birthplace: West Virginia
    Home in 1910: Bradshaw, McDowell, West Virginia
    Race: White
    Gender: Female
    Relation to Head of House: Daughter
    Marital Status: Single
    Father's Name: James P Gross
    Father's Birthplace: Virginia
    Mother's Name: Martha S Gross
    Mother's Birthplace: West Virginia

    1920 United States Federal Census
    Name: Lilly Sweney [Lilly Sweeney]
    Age: 24
    Birth Year: abt 1896
    Birthplace: West Virginia
    Home in 1920: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
    Race: White
    Gender: Female
    Relation to Head of House: Wife
    Marital Status: Married
    Spouse's Name: Vester Sweney
    Father's Birthplace: West Virginia
    Mother's Birthplace: West Virginia
    Able to Read: Yes
    Able to Write: Yes
    Household Members:
    Vester Sweney 28
    Lilly Sweney 24
    Lena Sweney 8
    Luther Sweney 4 years 3 months
    Edward Sweney 6 months

    1940 United States Federal Census
    Name: Tilly Sweeney [Lilly Sweeney]
    Age: 45
    Estimated Birth Year: abt 1895
    Gender: Female
    Race: White
    Birthplace: West Virginia
    Marital Status: Married
    Relation to Head of House: Wife
    Home in 1940: Sandy River, McDowell, West Virginia
    Inferred Residence in 1935: Sandy River, McDowell, West Virginia
    Residence in 1935: Same House
    Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 6th grade
    Household Members:
    Lester Sweeney 48
    Tilly Sweeney 45
    James Sweeney 17
    Zelpha Sweeney 14
    May Sweeney 11
    Josie Sweeney 8
    Clifford Sweeney 5

    Notes:

    Married:
    West Virginia Vital Records
    http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_view.aspx?Id=11398266&Type=Marriage

    Children:
    1. Lena Sweeney was born 15 May 1912, McDowell Co. WV; died 24 Sep 1962, McDowell Co. WV; was buried , Deskins Cemetery, Atwell, McDowell Co. WV.
    2. 2. Luther Sweeney was born ca 1915, McDowell Co. WV.
    3. Edward Sweeney was born ca 1919, McDowell Co. WV.


Generation: 4

  1. 10.  James Paris GROSS was born 03 Jun 1863, Russell Co. VA; died 16 Oct 1951, McDowell Co. WV; was buried , Bartley Cemetery, Bartley, McDowell Co. WV.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: 05D8CEB44752473F80DD63BD9683BC0BDBA9

    Notes:

    CENSUS RECORDS

    1910 United States Federal Census
    Name: James P Gross
    Age in 1910: 45
    Birth Year: abt 1865
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Home in 1910: Bradshaw, McDowell, West Virginia
    Race: White
    Gender: Male
    Relation to Head of House: Self (Head)
    Marital Status: Married
    Spouse's Name: Martha S Gross
    Father's Birthplace: Virginia
    Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
    Household Members:
    James P Gross 45
    Martha S Gross 32
    Jessie Gross 19
    Lillie M Gross 14
    Adam Gross 12
    Elexious E Gross 11
    Joseph Gross 9
    Jacob Gross 9
    Mary B Gross 6
    William J Gross 2

    1920 United States Federal Census
    Name: James P Gross
    Age: 55
    Birth Year: abt 1865
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Home in 1920: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
    Race: White
    Gender: Male
    Relation to Head of House: Head
    Marital Status: Married
    Spouse's Name: Martha S Gross
    Father's Birthplace: Virginia
    Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
    Home Owned: Rent
    Able to Read: Yes
    Able to Write: Yes
    Household Members:
    James P Gross 55
    Martha S Gross 48
    Joseph Gross 16
    Jacob Gross 16
    Mary B Gross 14
    Jackson Gross 11
    Elmma Gross 7
    Mammie Gross 4

    Died:
    West Virginia Death Certificate
    http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_view.aspx?Id=1338193&Type=Death

    James married Martha Shone CHRISTIAN 13 Apr 1894, McDowell Co. W. Va.. Martha (daughter of John CHRISTIAN and Clementine (Clemy) HARMAN) was born 1874, McDowell Co., WVA; died 01 Apr 1941, McDowell Co. WV. [Group Sheet]


  2. 11.  Martha Shone CHRISTIAN was born 1874, McDowell Co., WVA (daughter of John CHRISTIAN and Clementine (Clemy) HARMAN); died 01 Apr 1941, McDowell Co. WV.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: 983027A3D43F4378BADAF3D3C17584B92DEF

    Notes:

    CENSUS RECORDS

    1880 United States Federal Census
    Name: Shone Christian
    Age: 6
    Birth Year: abt 1874
    Birthplace: West Virginia
    Home in 1880: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
    Race: White
    Gender: Female
    Relation to Head of House: Daughter
    Marital Status: Single
    Father's Name: John Christian
    Father's Birthplace: VA.
    Mother's Name: Clemy Christian
    Mother's Birthplace: Virginia

    1910 United States Federal Census
    Name: Martha S Gross
    Age in 1910: 32
    Birth Year: abt 1878
    Birthplace: West Virginia
    Home in 1910: Bradshaw, McDowell, West Virginia
    Race: White
    Gender: Female
    Relation to Head of House: Wife
    Marital Status: Married
    Spouse's Name: James P Gross
    Father's Birthplace: Virginia
    Mother's Birthplace: West Virginia
    Household Members:
    James P Gross 45
    Martha S Gross 32
    Jessie Gross 19
    Lillie M Gross 14
    Adam Gross 12
    Elexious E Gross 11
    Joseph Gross 9
    Jacob Gross 9
    Mary B Gross 6
    William J Gross 2

    1920 United States Federal Census
    Name: Martha S Gross
    Age: 48
    Birth Year: abt 1872
    Birthplace: West Virginia
    Home in 1920: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
    Race: White
    Gender: Female
    Relation to Head of House: Wife
    Marital Status: Married
    Spouse's Name: James P Gross
    Father's Birthplace: Virginia
    Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
    Able to Read: Yes
    Able to Write: Yes
    Household Members:
    James P Gross 55
    Martha S Gross 48
    Joseph Gross 16
    Jacob Gross 16
    Mary B Gross 14
    Jackson Gross 11
    Elmma Gross 7
    Mammie Gross 4

    Died:
    West Virginia Death Certificate
    http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_view.aspx?Id=1071935&Type=Death

    Notes:

    Married:
    West Virginia Vital Records
    http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_view.aspx?Id=11390886&Type=Marriage

    Children:
    1. Jessie GROSS was born ca 1891, McDowell Co. WV.
    2. 5. Lillie M. GROSS was born ca 1896, McDowell Co. WV.
    3. Adam Franklin GROSS was born 10 Mar 1897, McDowell Co. WV; died 19 May 1962, McDowell Co. WV; was buried , Gross Cemetery, McDowell Co. WV.
    4. Elexious Evans GROSS was born 17 Apr 1900, McDowell Co. WV; died 15 Jan 1921, McDowell Co. WV; was buried , Lomax Cemetery, Yukon, McDowell Co. WV.
    5. Joseph GROSS was born 11 Jun 1902, McDowell Co. WV; died Nov 1974, McDowell Co. WV.
    6. Jacob GROSS was born ca 1901, McDowell Co. WV.
    7. Mary B. GROSS was born 11 Jun 1906, McDowell Co. WV.
    8. William Jackson (Jack) GROSS was born 10 May 1909, McDowell Co. WV; died Jul 1975, McDowell Co. WV.
    9. Elma GROSS was born 06 Jun 1912, McDowell Co. WV; died 09 Apr 1966, McDowell Co. WV; was buried , Mullins Cemetery, Raysal, McDowell Co. WV.
    10. Mamie GROSS was born ca 1916, McDowell Co. WV.