Averel G. Crebs

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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Averel G. Crebs was born 15 Feb 1889, Marshall Co. WV (son of George Henry Crebs and Florence Malinda Tyson).

    Notes:

    1910 United States Federal Census
    Name: Averel Crebs
    Age in 1910: 22
    Birth Year: 1888
    Birthplace: West Virginia
    Home in 1910: Benwood Ward 3, Marshall, West Virginia
    Race: White
    Gender: Male
    Relation to Head of House: Son
    Marital Status: Single
    Father's Name: Henry Crebs
    Father's Birthplace: Virginia
    Mother's Name: Florence Crebs
    Mother's Birthplace: West Virginia
    Occupation: Welder, steel mill.

    Evidently he was badly injured on his job, because in his World War I Draft information, he is listed as an invalid, ineligible for the draft.

    Birth:
    World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
    Name: A G Crebs
    County: Marshall
    State: West Virginia
    Birthplace: West Virginia
    Birth Date: 15 Feb 1888
    Race: Caucasian (White)
    FHL Roll Number: 1992626
    He is listed as an invalid, not eligible for the draft.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  George Henry Crebs was born 05 May 1854, Winchester, Frederick Co. VA; died 06 Jan 1935, Wheeling, Ohio Co. WV.

    Notes:

    Died:
    West Virginia Vital Records
    http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_view.aspx?Id=717009&Type=Death

    George married Florence Malinda Tyson 16 Jun 1874. Florence (daughter of James A. Tyson and Ellen Ann Wallace) was born Mar 1856, Petersburg, VA; died Bef 1935, West Virginia. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Florence Malinda Tyson was born Mar 1856, Petersburg, VA (daughter of James A. Tyson and Ellen Ann Wallace); died Bef 1935, West Virginia.

    Notes:

    1860 United States Federal Census
    Name: Florence Tyson
    Age in 1860: 5
    Birth Year: abt 1855
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Home in 1860: West Ward, Petersburg (Independent City), Virginia
    Gender: Female in household of her father and mother, James and Ellen Tyson
    Post Office: Petersburg

    1880 United States Federal Census
    Name: Malinda Crebs
    Age: 22
    Birth Year: abt 1858
    Birthplace: West Virginia
    Home in 1880: Union, Marshall, West Virginia
    Race: White
    Gender: Female
    Relation to Head of House: Wife
    Marital Status: Married
    Spouse's Name: Henry Crebs
    Father's Birthplace: Virginia
    Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
    Occupation: Keeping House
    Household Members:
    Henry Crebs 25 [puddler, steel mill]
    Malinda Crebs 22
    Mary Crebs 5
    R. Crebs 2
    Mavin Crebs 11 months

    1900 United States Federal Census
    Name: Florence Crebs
    Age: 44
    Birth Date: Mar 1856
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Home in 1900: Union, Marshall, West Virginia
    Race: White
    Gender: Female
    Relation to Head of House: Wife
    Marital Status: Married
    Spouse's Name: Henry Crebs
    Marriage Year: 1876
    Years Married: 24
    Father's Birthplace: Virginia
    Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
    Mother: number of living children: 11
    Mother: How many children: 13
    Household Members:
    Henry Crebs 45 [tails in, iron, steel mill]
    Florence Crebs 44
    Vernon Crebs 22 [engineer station, steel mill]
    Stella Crebs 17
    Violet Crebs 14
    Ethel Crebs 12
    Abbie Crebs 12
    George Crebs 10
    Nils Crebs 6
    Eulus Crebs 4
    Harry Crawford 6 [nephew]
    Helen Crebs 9 months

    1910 United States Federal Census
    Name: Florence Crebs
    Age in 1910: 53
    Birth Year: 1857
    Birthplace: West Virginia
    Home in 1910: Benwood Ward 3, Marshall, West Virginia
    Race: White
    Gender: Female
    Relation to Head of House: Wife
    Marital Status: Married
    Spouse's Name: Henry Crebs
    Father's Birthplace: West Virginia
    Mother's Birthplace: West Virginia
    Household Members:
    Henry Crebs 55 [shearer, steel mill]
    Florence Crebs 53
    Averel Crebs 22 [welder, steel mill]
    George Crebs 18 [welder, steel mill]
    Nill Crebs 16 [buggy boy, steel mill]
    Harry Crawford 16 [door puller, steel mill]

    1920 United States Federal Census
    Name: Florence Crebs
    Age: 62
    Birth Year: abt 1858
    Birthplace: West Virginia
    Home in 1920: Benwood Ward 4, Marshall, West Virginia
    Race: White
    Gender: Female
    Relation to Head of House: Wife
    Marital Status: Married
    Spouse's Name: George Crebs
    Father's Birthplace: Virginia
    Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
    Home Owned: Rent
    Able to read: Yes
    Able to Write: Yes
    Household Members:
    George Crebs 65 [janitor, school building]
    Florence Crebs 62

    Notes:

    Married:
    1900 United States Federal Census
    Union, Marshall Co. West Virginia
    Marriage Year: 1876

    Children:
    1. Mary J. Crebs was born 22 Jul 1875, Marshall Co. WV.
    2. Rolla Vernon Crebs was born 20 Jul 1877, Benwood, Marshall Co. WV.
    3. Marvin Ellsworth Crebs was born 25 Jun 1879, Marshall Co. WV.
    4. Stella Crebs was born Jul 1882, Marshall Co. WV.
    5. Violet Irene Crebs was born 16 Aug 1885, Marshall Co. WV.
    6. Ethel Agnes Crebs was born 15 Apr 1888, Marshall Co. WV; died 23 Sep 1917, Benwood, Marshall Co. WV; was buried , McMechen Cemetery, McMechen, Marshall Co, WV.
    7. Abbie Crebs was born 15 Feb 1889, Marshall Co. WV.
    8. 1. Averel G. Crebs was born 15 Feb 1889, Marshall Co. WV.
    9. Geroge Henry Crebs, Jr. was born 09 Aug 1890, Benwood, Marshall Co. WV; died Jul 1981, Benwood, Marshall Co. WV.
    10. Nile Norman Crebs was born 02 May 1893, Benwood, Marshall Co. WV; died 12 Dec 1968, Benwood, Marshall Co. WV; was buried , McMechen Cemetery, McMechen, Marshall Co, WV.
    11. Euleus Evelyn Crebs was born 11 Apr 1896, Marshall Co. WV; died 15 Apr 1920, Wheeling, Ohio Co. WV.
    12. Helen Crebs was born Aug 1899, Marshall Co. WV.


Generation: 3

  1. 6.  James A. Tyson was born ca 1814, New York; died bef. 1870, Petersburg, VA.

    Notes:

    U.S. Army, Register of Enlistments, 1798-1914
    Name: James E Tyson
    Birthyear: abt 1809
    Birthplace: New York, New York
    Enlistment Age: 27
    Occupation: Blacksmith, Ordinance
    Enlistment Date: 1 Dec 1836
    Enlistment Place: Fort Monroe, VA
    Discharge Date: 1 Dec 1839
    Discharge Place: Fort Monroe, VA
    Notes: worked at Fort Monroe arsenal as an armorer

    Unable to locate him on the 1840 census. More than likely he was not head of a household.

    1850 United States Federal Census
    Name: James A Tyson
    Age: 36
    Birth Year: abt 1814
    Birthplace: New York
    Home in 1850: Petersburg (Independent City), Virginia
    Gender: Male
    Family Number: 499
    Occupation: Mechanic
    Household Members:
    James A Tyson 36
    Ellen Tyson 23 [maiden name Wallace]
    Hariett Tyson 12
    John Tyson 2
    James Tyson 0
    Mary Wallace 24 [sister-in-law]
    Sarah Wallace 15 [sister-in-law]
    Emma Wallace 13 [sister-in-law]

    1860 United States Federal Census
    Name: Jas E Tyson
    Age in 1860: 51
    Birth Year: abt 1809
    Birthplace: New York
    Home in 1860: West Ward, Petersburg (Independent City), Virginia
    Gender: Male
    Post Office: Petersburg
    Occupation: Machinist
    Household Members:
    Jas E Tyson 51
    Ellen A Tyson 25
    John Tyson 12
    Florence Tyson 5
    Arthur Tyson 3
    Male Tyson 2 months

    Not on the 1870 census, more than likely he was dead.

    James married Ellen Ann Wallace 23 Mar 1847, Richmond Co. VA. Ellen (daughter of John Wallace and Ellen) was born 01 Mar 1829, Connecticut; died 23 May 1913, Richmond, VA; was buried , Maury Cemetery Richmond VA. [Group Sheet]


  2. 7.  Ellen Ann Wallace was born 01 Mar 1829, Connecticut (daughter of John Wallace and Ellen); died 23 May 1913, Richmond, VA; was buried , Maury Cemetery Richmond VA.

    Notes:

    1850 United States Federal Census
    Name: Ellen Tyson
    Age: 23
    Birth Year: abt 1827
    Birthplace: Connecticut
    Home in 1850: Petersburg (Independent City), Virginia
    Gender: Female in household of James Tyson
    Family Number: 499
    Household Members:
    James A Tyson 36
    Ellen Tyson 23
    Hariett Tyson 12
    John Tyson 2
    James Tyson 0
    Mary Wallace 24 [her sister]
    Sarah Wallace 15 [her sister]
    Emma Wallace 13 [her sister]

    1860 United States Federal Census
    about Ellen A Tyson
    Name: Ellen A Tyson
    Age in 1860: 25 [33] Unsure who provided information to census taker
    Birth Year: abt 1835
    Birthplace: Connecticut
    Home in 1860: West Ward, Petersburg (Independent City), Virginia
    Gender: Female in household of James Tyson
    Post Office: Petersburg

    1870 United States Federal Census
    Name: Ellen Tyson
    Age in 1870: 42
    Birth Year: abt 1828
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Home in 1870: First Revenue Division, Chesterfield, Virginia
    Race: White
    Gender: Female
    Post Office: Chester
    Occupation: Keeping house
    Household Members:
    Ellen Tyson 42
    Arthur B Tyson 13
    James H Tyson 10
    Mary Wallace 46 [her sister]

    Note: Ellen lived next door to her sister Alice and brother-in-law, Andrew Overby. It's likely she was a widow at this point and Andrew was providing support.

    Hill's Directory, City of Petersburg 1901-1902, p. 275
    Tyson, Ellen A., widow, James E.
    Home: 235 West Street

    Buried:
    Grave location and tombstone photo:
    http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=52420899

    Died:
    Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia; Virginia Deaths, 1912-2014

    Name: Ellen A Tyson
    Gender: Female
    Race: White
    Death Age: 85
    Birth Date: 1 Mar 1829
    Birth Place: Connecticut
    Death Date: 23 May 1913
    Death Place: Richmond, Henrico, Virginia
    Cause of Death: Senile Softening of the Brain
    Registration Date: 24 May 1913
    Father: John Wallace
    Certificate Number: 1913011481
    Informant: Mr. A. B. Tyson

    Notes:

    Married:
    Virginia Marriages, 1740-1850
    Groom Name: James E. Tyson
    Bride Name: Ellen A. Wallace
    Marriage Date: 23 Mar 1847
    County: Richmond
    State: Virginia

    Children:
    1. John Tyson was born ca 1848, Petersburg, VA.
    2. James Tyson was born Jun 1850, Petersburg, VA; died Bef 1860, Petersburg, VA.
    3. William A. Tyson was born 1852, Petersburg, VA; died 17 Mar 1853, Petersburg, VA.
    4. 3. Florence Malinda Tyson was born Mar 1856, Petersburg, VA; died Bef 1935, West Virginia.
    5. Arthur B. Tyson was born Jan 1857, Petersburg, VA; died 31 Dec 1925, Richmond, Henrico Co. VA; was buried , Maury Cemetery Richmond VA.
    6. James Edwin Tyson was born 08 Apr 1860, Petersburg, VA; died 03 Mar 1942, Lumberton, Robeson Co. NC; was buried , Meadowbrook Cemetery Lumberton Robeson Co. NC.


Generation: 4

  1. 14.  John Wallace was born 13 Feb 1793, Scotland (son of John Wallace and Elizabeth); died 15 Mar 1846, Petersburg, VA; was buried 17 Mar 1846, Blandford Cemetery, Petersburg, VA.

    Notes:

    On tombstone: Born in Scotland, Son of John and Elizabeth Wallace
    Grave locator:
    http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=Wallace&GSiman=1&GScid=49478&GRid=20762127&

    Records of Interments, Blandford Cemetery
    indicates John died of consumption (tuberculosis), age 53y1m3d. Grave location is on the South by Avenue North by F Willett West J H Boatwright.

    http://www.petersburgcemetery.org/blandford/detail.asp?search=58801



    Buried:
    Grave location:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/20762127/john-wallace

    Ward Unknown, Section Wallace, Square Wallace, Location North by F. Willett, Grave 2

    Died:
    Blandford Cemetery Records

    http://www.petersburgcemetery.org/blandford/detail.asp?search=58801

    Date of Death: 3/16/1846
    Interment Date: 3/17/1846
    Race:
    Sex: MALE
    Age: 53
    Parentage: JOHN & ELIZABETH WALLACE
    Birthplace: SCOTLAND
    Place of Death:
    Id: 52308
    Ward: UNKNOWN
    Section #: WALLACE
    Square: WALLACE
    Location: NORTH BY F. WILLETT
    Note/Remarks: DIED FROM CONSUMPTION

    John married Ellen. Ellen was born Sep 1795, Ireland; died 24 Nov 1845, Petersburg, VA; was buried 25 Nov 1845, Blandford Cemetery, VA. [Group Sheet]


  2. 15.  Ellen was born Sep 1795, Ireland; died 24 Nov 1845, Petersburg, VA; was buried 25 Nov 1845, Blandford Cemetery, VA.

    Notes:

    Buried:
    Grave location:

    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/20744164/ellen-wallace

    Ward Unknown, Section Wallace, Square Wallace, Location South of E. Owens, Grave 1

    Died:
    Blandford Cemetery Records

    http://www.petersburgcemetery.org/blandford/detail.asp?search=58800

    Date of Death: 11/24/1845
    Interment Date: 11/25/1845
    Race:
    Sex: FEMALE
    Age: 50
    Parentage: NO RECORD
    Birthplace: IRELAND
    Place of Death:
    Ward: UNKNOWN
    Section #: WALLACE
    Square: WALLACE
    Location: SOUTH OF E. OWENS
    Notes/Remarks: WIFE OF JOHN DIED FROM CONSUMPTION

    Children:
    1. Mary Wallace was born ca 1824, Connecticut.
    2. 7. Ellen Ann Wallace was born 01 Mar 1829, Connecticut; died 23 May 1913, Richmond, VA; was buried , Maury Cemetery Richmond VA.
    3. Susan A. Wallace was born 1830, Connecticut; died 26 Aug 1906, Petersburg, VA; was buried , Blandford Cemetery, Petersburg, VA.
    4. John W. Wallace was born ca 1831, Hartford County CT; died 1900, Wilmington New Hanover Co. NC; was buried , Bellevue Cemetery Wilmington New Hanover Co. NC.
    5. Sarah L. WALLACE was born 09 Jun 1836, Connecticut; died 25 Jan 1909, Richmond, Virginia; was buried , Hollywood Cemetery, Richmond VA.
    6. Emma Wallace was born ca 1837, Connecticut; died 12 Apr 1873, Petersburg, VA; was buried 14 Apr 1873, Blandford Cemetery, Petersburg, VA.