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1908 - 1975 (66 years)
Generation: 1
Generation: 2
2. | John Henry Davidson was born Dec 1873, Virginia. Notes:
CENSUS RECORDS
1880 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, 88th Jeffersonville District, taken on 9 Jun 1880, Page 237A, Family #148.
Listed as John H. Davidson, age 8, born in VA, in household of father, George F. Davidson.
1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; taken 7 Jun 1900; Page 76B, Family #72/72.
Listed as John Davidson; age 22; born in Dec 1873 in VA; married 6 yrs; farmer; head of household.
1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; taken on 7 May 1910; Page 204B; Family #304/316.
Listed as John H. Davidson; age 37; born in VA; married once for 16 yrs; farmer; head of household.
1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Canebreak; taken on 29/31 Jan 1920; Page 85B; Family #381/383.
Listed as John Davidson; age 46; born in VA; married; farmer; head of household.
1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; taken on 17 Apr 1930; Page 149A; Family #353/362.
Listed as John C. Davidson; age 56; born in VA; married at 20; farmer; head of household.
John married Martha Shone BEAVERS 21 Feb 1893, McDowell Co. WV. Martha (daughter of Alexander R. BEAVERS and Mary Jane BARNETT) was born 5 Sep 1877, McDowell Co., WV; died 2 Feb 1933, Vallscreek, McDowell Co. WV; was buried , Davidson Estate, Vallscreek, McDowell Co. WV. [Group Sheet]
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3. | Martha Shone BEAVERS was born 5 Sep 1877, McDowell Co., WV (daughter of Alexander R. BEAVERS and Mary Jane BARNETT); died 2 Feb 1933, Vallscreek, McDowell Co. WV; was buried , Davidson Estate, Vallscreek, McDowell Co. WV. Other Events:
- _UID: 017F96BF16E64C16BE5AF1A5CB036AEB0449
Notes:
Died:
West Virginia Death Certificate
http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_view.aspx?Id=1258621&Type=Death
West Virginia Vital Records
http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_view.aspx?Id=4656883&Type=Death
Notes:
Married:
West Virginia Vital Records
http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_view.aspx?Id=11390716&Type=Marriage
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Children:
- Rebecca Davidson was born Feb 1895, McDowell Co. WV.
- James William Davidson was born Apr 1897, McDowell Co. WV.
- Rufus A. DAVIDSON was born 6 Oct 1899, Vallscreek, WV; died Sep 1978, Koperston, WV.
- Tyler Frazier Davidson was born ca 1901, McDowell Co. WV.
- Mollie Mae Davidson was born 10 May 1902, McDowell Co. WV; died 20 Aug 1981.
- Cora Nina Davidson was born Apr 1907, McDowell Co. WV.
- 1. Frank Charles Davidson was born 19 Jun 1908, McDowell Co. WV; died 10 Jan 1975, McDowell Co. WV.
- John E. Davidson was born 11 Apr 1911, McDowell Co. WV; died 08 Feb 1975.
- Virgie Davidson was born ca 1915, McDowell Co. WV.
- Hassel Elmer Davidson was born ca 1916, McDowell Co. WV.
- Esther Davidson was born ca 1919, McDowell Co. WV.
- Fred Wiser Davidson was born 20 Mar 1920, McDowell Co. WV; died 29 Oct 1997, Manassas, Prince William Co. VA.
- Clara Davidson was born 03 Aug 1923, McDowell Co. WV; died 14 Apr 1995, Bluefield, Mercer Co. WV.
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Generation: 3
6. | Alexander R. BEAVERS was born 24 Jul 1854, Tazewell, Co. VA (son of James W. (Beardy) BEAVERS and Amanda Elizabeth WHITT); died Aft 1900, Tazewell Co. VA. Other Events:
- _UID: 6FCE6E8F946C4666931FA6DA002112E73234
Notes:
CENSUS RECORDS
1860 United States Federal Census
Name: Alexander Beavers
Age in 1860: 5
Birth Year: abt 1855
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1860: District 13, McDowell, Virginia
Gender: Male in household of James and Elizabeth Beavers
Post Office: Dicks Creek
1870 United States Federal Census
Name: Alexander A Beavers
Age in 1870: 15
Birth Year: abt 1855
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1870: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male in household of James and Elizabeth Beavers
Post Office: Tug River
1880 United States Federal Census
Name: Alexander Beavers
Age: 25
Birth Year: abt 1855
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1880: Big Creek, Mcdowell, West Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Father's Name: James W. Beavers
Father's Birthplace: VA.
Mother's Name: Elizabeth Beavers
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Occupation: Farm Laborer
1900 United States Federal Census
Name: Alexander Beaross [Beavors] [Beavers]
Note: I thought the indexer just couldn't read the name, but when I looked at the original record, it did at first look like "Beaross" but if you looked closely, the "r" was a "v". Sure wish the census takers had taken a handwriting course for legibility.
Age: 43
Birth Date: Jul 1856
Birthplace: West Virginia
Home in 1900: Jeffersonville, Tazewell, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Martha L Beaross [Beavers]
Marriage Year: 1882
Years Married: 18
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
Alexander Beavers 43
Martha L Beavers 39
Elvira Beavers 20
Joseph O Beavers 15
Eliza J Beavers 13
Thomas A Beavers 12
Nathan E Beavers 10
Maggie W Beavers 5
Charles M Beavers 4
Flora J Beavers 3
Willie E Beavers 1 month
Alexander married Mary Jane BARNETT 14 Feb 1874, McDowell Co. W. Va.. Mary (daughter of Elijah BARNETT and Shone CHRISTIAN) was born 1860, McDowell Co., WV; died 1900. [Group Sheet]
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7. | Mary Jane BARNETT was born 1860, McDowell Co., WV (daughter of Elijah BARNETT and Shone CHRISTIAN); died 1900. Other Events:
- _UID: F6797806A6304E8CB7258D35FF594CA4837A
Notes:
CENSUS RECORDS
1860 United States Federal Census
Name: Mary Barnett
Age in 1860: 1
Birth Year: abt 1859
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1860: District 13, McDowell, Virginia
Gender: Female in household of Elijah and Shone Barnett
Post Office: Dicks Creek
1870 United States Federal Census about Mary Barnet
Name: Mary Barnet [Mary Barnett]
Age in 1870: 12
Birth Year: abt 1858
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1870: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female in household of Elijah and Shone Barnett
Post Office: Tug River
1880 United States Federal Census
Name: Mary Barnett
Age: 21
Birth Year: abt 1859
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1880: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Father's Name: Elijah Barnett
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Shane Barnett
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Notes:
Married:
West Virginia Vital Records
http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_view.aspx?Id=11390659&Type=Marriage
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Children:
- James W. BEAVERS was born Jun 1874, Tazewell Co. VA.
- Elvira BEAVERS was born Feb 1880, Tazewell Co. VA.
- Sallie E. BEAVERS was born 19 Nov 1881, Tazewell Co. VA; died 2 Sep 1964, Tazewell Co. VA; was buried , Grassy Spur Church Cemetery, Bishop, Tazewell Co. VA.
- 3. Martha Shone BEAVERS was born 5 Sep 1877, McDowell Co., WV; died 2 Feb 1933, Vallscreek, McDowell Co. WV; was buried , Davidson Estate, Vallscreek, McDowell Co. WV.
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Generation: 4
12. | James W. (Beardy) BEAVERS was born 17 Jul 1825, Tazewell Co., VA (son of Alexander BEAVERS and Elizabeth HANKINS); died 7 Apr 1903. Other Events:
- _UID: B48E11D3C0C145F8BA84716CDC5A799E4C28
Notes:
CENSUS RECORDS
1850 United States Federal Census
Name: James Beaver [James Beavers]
Age: 25
Birth Year: abt 1825
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1850: Western District, Tazewell, Virginia
Gender: Male
Family Number: 1086
Household Members:
Alex Beaver 48
James Beaver 25
Betsy Beaver 23
Mary Beaver 24
Catherine Beaver 23
Rebecca Beaver 20
Robt Beaver 18
Martha Beaver 18
Jno Beaver 13
Wm Beaver 11
Martha H Beaver 8
Nancy Beaver 7
Lidde Beaver 5
Rachel Beaver 3
1860 United States Federal Census
Name: James Beavers
Age in 1860: 34
Birth Year: abt 1826
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1860: District 13, McDowell, Virginia
Gender: Male
Post Office: Dicks Creek
Household Members:
James Beavers 34
Elizabeth Beavers 33
Moses Beavers 8
Alexander Beavers 5
Martha Beavers 3
Thomas Beavers 1
1870 United States Federal Census
Name: James W Beavers
Age in 1870: 45
Birth Year: abt 1825
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1870: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Gender: Male
Post Office: Tugriver
Household Members:
James W Beavers 45
Elizabeth Beavers 43
Moses Beavers 18
Alexander A Beavers 15
Martha Ann Beavers 13
Thomas P Beavers 11
William L Beavers 8
Joseph H Beavers 4
Mathias C Beavers 2
1880 United States Federal Census
Name: James W. Beavers
Age: 54
Birth Year: abt 1826
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1880: Big Creek, Mcdowell, West Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Self (Head)
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Elizabeth Beavers
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Occupation: Farmer
Household Members:
James W. Beavers 54
Elizabeth Beavers 50
Alexander Beavers 25
Thomas Beavers 21
William Beavers 17
Joseph Beavers 14
Carter Beavers 12
1900 United States Federal Census
Name: James W Bearers [James W Beavers]
Age: 74
Birth Date: Jun 1825
Birthplace: Virginia [West Virginia]
Home in 1900: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Father
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Lizabeth F Beavers
Marriage Year: 1850
Years Married: 50
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
Joseph Beavers 35
Marilda Beavers 31
Nora Bearers 10
Ora E Beavers 7
Jettie S Beavers 4
Clauda L Beavers 2
James W Beavers 74
Lizabeth F Beavers 73
James married Amanda Elizabeth WHITT 08 May 1850, Tazewell Co. VA. Amanda (daughter of James WHITT and Susannah ALLEY) was born 01 Jan 1827, Montgomery Co. VA; died 26 Sep 1903, Tazewell, Tazewell Co. VA. [Group Sheet]
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13. | Amanda Elizabeth WHITT was born 01 Jan 1827, Montgomery Co. VA (daughter of James WHITT and Susannah ALLEY); died 26 Sep 1903, Tazewell, Tazewell Co. VA. Other Events:
- _UID: 1A57BE64395F402FAFB2A917B02EF34BD753
Notes:
CENSUS RECORDS
1850 United States Federal Census
Name: Amanda Whitt
Age: 21
Birth Year: abt 1829
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1850: District 48, Pulaski, Virginia
Gender: Female
Family Number: 299
Household Members:
James Whitt 53
Susannah Whitt 53
Amanda Whitt 21
Sarah Whitt 17
Archablad Whitt 16
Burgess Whitt 20
Maranda Whitt 13
James Whitt 11
Alijah Whitt 6
1860 United States Federal Census
Name: Elizabeth Beavers
Age in 1860: 33
Birth Year: abt 1827
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1860: District 13, McDowell, Virginia
Gender: Female
Post Office: Dicks Creek
Household Members:
James Beavers 34
Elizabeth Beavers 33
Moses Beavers 8
Alexander Beavers 5
Martha Beavers 3
Thomas Beavers 1
1870 United States Federal Census
Name: Elizabeth Beavers
Age in 1870: 43
Birth Year: abt 1827
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1870: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Post Office: Tugriver
Household Members:
James W Beavers 45
Elizabeth Beavers 43
Moses Beavers 18
Alexander A Beavers 15
Martha Ann Beavers 13
Thomas P Beavers 11
William L Beavers 8
Joseph H Beavers 4
Mathias C Beavers 2
1880 United States Federal Census about Elizabeth Beavers
Name: Elizabeth Beavers
Age: 50
Birth Year: abt 1830
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1880: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: James W. Beavers
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Occupation: Keeping House
Household Members:
James W. Beavers 54
Elizabeth Beavers 50
Alexander Beavers 25
Thomas Beavers 21
William Beavers 17
Joseph Beavers 14
Carter Beavers 12
1900 United States Federal Census
Name: Lizabeth F Bearers [Lizabeth F Beavers]
Age: 73
Birth Date: Jan 1827
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1900: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Mother
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: James W Beavers
Marriage Year: 1850
Years Married: 50
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother: number of living children: 6
Mother: How many children: 9
Household Members:
Joseph Beavers 35
Marilda Beavers 31
Nora Beavers 10
Ora E Beavers 7
Jettie S Beavers 4
Clauda L Beavers 2
James W Beavers 74
Lizabeth F Beavers 73
Notes:
Married:
Virginia, Marriages, 1785-1940
Name: James W. Beavers
Spouse's Name: Elizabeth Whitt
Event Date: 08 May 1850
Event Place: Tazewell, Virginia
Indexing Project (Batch) Number: M01695-4
System Origin: Virginia-EASy
GS Film number: 34214
Reference ID: Page 28
Children:
- Moses BEAVERS was born 27 Aug 1851, Tazewell Co. VA; died 01 Oct 1940, Richlands, Tazewell Co. VA; was buried , Christian Cemetery, Cedar Bluff, Tazewell Co. VA.
- 6. Alexander R. BEAVERS was born 24 Jul 1854, Tazewell, Co. VA; died Aft 1900, Tazewell Co. VA.
- Martha Ann Frances BEAVERS was born 11 Oct 1856, McDowell Co. WV; died 29 Mar 1929, McDowell Co. WV.
- Thomas Preston BEAVERS was born 7 Dec 1858, Tazewell Co. VA; died 22 Jun 1901, Tazewell Co. VA.
- William Lincoln BEAVERS was born 8 Jul 1862, Tazewell Co. VA; died 15 Apr 1941, Tazewell Co. VA.
- Joseph Hankins BEAVERS was born 8 Sep 1865, McDowell Co. WV; died 16 Aug 1925, Tazewell Co. VA.
- Mathias Carter BEAVERS was born ca 1868, Tazewell Co. VA; died Aft 1880, McDowell Co. WV.
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14. | Elijah BARNETT was born 1829, Tazewell Co. VA (son of Archibald BARNETT and Nancy BEAVERS); died May 1911, Tazewell, Co.. Other Events:
- _UID: 38CABBB95B86438ABE7C464FF93520EA2BA3
Notes:
CENSUS RECORDS
1850 United States Federal Census
Name: Elijah Barnett
Age: 21
Birth Year: abt 1829
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1850: Western District, Tazewell, Virginia
Gender: Male in household of Archibald and Nancy Barnett
1860 United States Federal Census
Name: Elijah Barnett
Age in 1860: 29
Birth Year: abt 1831
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1860: District 13, McDowell, Virginia
Gender: Male
Post Office: Dicks Creek
Household Members:
Elijah Barnett 29
Shoan Barnett 22
Moses Barnett 3
Mary Barnett 1
1870 United States Federal Census
Name: Eliza Barnet [Elijah Barnett]
Age in 1870: 41
Birth Year: abt 1829
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1870: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Race: White
Post Office: Tug River
Household Members:
Elija Barnet 41
Shone Barnet 32
Moses Barnet 13
Mary Barnet 12
1880 United States Federal Census
Name: Elijah Barnett
Age: 51
Birth Year: abt 1829
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1880: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Self (Head)
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Shone Barnett
Father's Birthplace: VA.
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Occupation: Farmer
Household Members:
Elijah Barnett 51
Shone Barnett 42
Mary Barnett 21 [daughter]
James Barnett 5 [grandson]
Shone Barnett 2 [granddaughter]
1900 United States Federal Census
Name: Eliza Barnet [Elijah Barnett]
Age: 70
Birth Date: Nov 1829
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1900: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Race: White
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Shoan Barnet
Marriage Year: 1855
Years Married: 45
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
Eliza Barnet 70
Shoan Barnet 62
Walls Colman 15 [lodge]
Sallie Barnet 79 [sister]
1910 United States Federal Census
Name: Elizah Barnet [Elijah Barnett]
Age in 1910: 80
Birth Year: abt 1830
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1910: Jeffersonville, Tazewell, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Self (Head)
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Shone Barnet
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
Elijah Barnet 80
Shone Barnet 72
Sarah Barnet 87 [sister]
Elijah Beavers 14 [grandson]
NEWSPAPER ARTICLES
Tazewell County Republican
May 25, 1911, vol. 20, no. 21, p.
Three Deaths in One Family
Three members of one family passed away in one week at the home of Elijah Barnett on the head of Dry Fork. On Wednesday of last week his sister, Miss Barnett, died aged 89, and on Saturday his wife. Shown Barnett, passed away aped 76, and on Monday of this week Mr. Barnett joined the loved ones, he being in his 84th year. All the deaths were due to the infirmities of old age.
The Barnetts were raised on Dry Fork, in West Virginia, near where Yukon is now located. Several years ago they Bold their property to the Yukon Coal Company and moved to the Barker farm in this county where they have since resided, and all three were buried in the family burying ground on their present home place.
Big Stone Gap Post, June 14, 1911, p. 6
THREE DEATHS IN ONE FAMILY
Last Monday Elijah Barnett died at his home oh Dry Fork, aged 83 years. The Saturday before, his wife, 76 years old, was buried. A few days before, in the same week, his maiden sister, Sallie, who lived with him, died, aged 89 years. Mr. Barnett and his wife died of pneumonia, and the sister may also have had the same disease. The deaths of these aged people occurring in the same house within a weeks time, is a remarkable coincidence. We recall no similar occurrence. Mr. Barnett came to this county from West Virginia about a year ago. A few days ago he was in town, and called at this office, appearing in good health and reasonably active for a man of his years. Clinch Valley News
Elijah married Shone CHRISTIAN 29 Apr 1855, Johnson Co. TN. Shone (daughter of Moses Bailey CHRISTIAN and Mary (Polly) BEAVERS) was born Dec 1837, Tazewell Co. VA; died Apr 1911, Tazewell Co. VA. [Group Sheet]
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15. | Shone CHRISTIAN was born Dec 1837, Tazewell Co. VA (daughter of Moses Bailey CHRISTIAN and Mary (Polly) BEAVERS); died Apr 1911, Tazewell Co. VA. Other Events:
- _UID: 0372ACE16B24417493276282F7B9B49EE66D
Notes:
CENSUS RECORDS
1850 United States Federal Census
Name: Shone Christian
Age: 13
Birth Year: abt 1837
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1850: Western District, Tazewell, Virginia
Gender: Female in household of Moses and Polly Christian
1860 United States Federal Census
Name: Shoan Barnett
Age in 1860: 22
Birth Year: abt 1838
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1860: District 13, McDowell, Virginia
Gender: Female in household of Elijah Barnett
Post Office: Dicks Creek
Household Members:
Elijah Barnett 29
Shoan Barnett 22
Moses Barnett 3
Mary Barnett 1
1870 United States Federal Census
Name: Stone Barnet [Shone Barnett]
Age in 1870: 32
Birth Year: abt 1838
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1870: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Gender: Female
Post Office: Tug River
Household Members:
Elija Barnett 41
Shone Barnett 32
Moses Barnett 13
Mary Barnett 12
1880 United States Federal
Name: Shane Barnett
Age: 42
Birth Year: abt 1838
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1880: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Race: White
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Elijah Barnett
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Occupation: Keeping House
Household Members:
Elijah Barnett 51
Shane Barnett 42
Mary Barnett 21
James Barnett 5 [grandson]
Shone Barnett 2 [granddaughter]
1900 United States Federal Census
Name: Shoan Barnet [Shone Barnett]
Age: 62
Birth Date: Dec 1837
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1900: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Elijah Barnet
Marriage Year: 1855
Years Married: 45
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother: number of living children: 2
Mother: How many children: 3
Household Members:
Elijah Barnet 70
Shoan Barnet 62
Walls Colman 15 [lodger]
Sallie Barnet 79 [sister-in-law]
1910 United States Federal Census
Name: Shone Barnet
Age in 1910: 72
Birth Year: abt 1838
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1910: Jeffersonville, Tazewell, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Elijah Barnet
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
Elijah Barnet 80
Shone Barnet 72
Sarah Barnet 87 [sister-in-law]
Elijah Beavers 14 [grandson]
NEWSPAPER ARTICLES
Tazewell County Republican
May 25, 1911, vol. 20, no. 21, P. 1
Three Deaths in One Family
Three members of one family passed away in one week at the home of Elijah Barnett on the head of Dry Fork. On Wednesday of last week his sister, Miss Barnett, died aged 89, and on Saturday his wife. Shown Barnett, passed away aped 76, and on Monday of this week Mr. Barnett joined the loved ones, he being in his 84th year. All the deaths were due to the infirmities of old age.
The Barnetts were raised on Dry Fork, in West Virginia, near where Yukon is now located. Several years ago they sold their property to the Yukon Coal Company and moved to the Barker farm in this county where they have since resided, and all three were buried in the family burying ground on their present home place.
Big Stone Gap Post, June 14, 1911, p. 6
THREE DEATHS IN ONE FAMILY
Last Monday Elijah Barnett died at his home oh Dry Fork, aged 83 years. The Saturday before, his wife, 76 years old, was buried. A few days before, in the same week, his maiden sister, Sallie, who lived with him, died, aged 89 years. Mr. Barnett and his wife died of pneumonia, and the sister may also have had the same disease. The deaths of these aged people occurring in the same house within a weeks time, is a remarkable coincidence. We recall no similar occurrence. Mr. Barnett came to this county from West Virginia about a year ago. A few days ago he was in town, and called at this office, appearing in good health and reasonably active for a man of his years. Clinch Valley News
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