Anna Witt

Anna married Scott Reed. [Group Sheet]

Thomas married Mary Beth Prillaman 24 Aug 1968, Virginia Beach, VA; divorced 04 Feb 1987, Henrico Co. VA. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Divorced:
Virginia Divorce Records, 1918-2014. Virginia Department of Health, Richmond, Virginia.
Name: Mary Beth Prillaman
Gender: Female
Race: White
Divorce Age: 40
Marriage Date: 24 Aug 1968
Divorce Date: 4 Feb 1987
Divorce Place: Henrico, Virginia
Spouse: Thomas Foster Witt
Spouse Gender: Male
Spouse Race: White
Spouse Divorce Age: 40
Number of minor Children: 2

Married:
Virginia, Marriages, 1936-2014. Virginia Department of Health, Richmond, Virginia.
Name: Mary Beth Prillaman
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age: 22
Marriage Date: 24 Aug 1968
Marriage Place: Virginia Beach, Virginia
Registration Place: Virginia Beach, Virginia
Father: Henry Nicholas Prillaman
Mother: Mary Ann Biggs
Spouse: Thomas Foster Witt
Spouse Gender: Male
Spouse Race: White
Spouse Age: 21
Spouse Father: Harry Lester Witt
Spouse Mother: Marguerite Parrish

Notes:

Birth:
Virginia, Births, 1864-2014. Virginia Department of Health, Richmond, Virginia.
Name: Henry Nicholas Prillaman
Birth Date: 2 Apr 1920
Birth Place: Franklin Co. VA

Died:
Virginia, Deaths, 1912-2014. Virginia Department of Health, Richmond, Virginia.
Name: Henry Nicholas Prillaman Jr
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age at Death: 66
Birth Date: 2 Apr 1920
Death Date: 20 Nov 1986
Death Place: Virginia Beach, (Ind. City), Virginia,
Registration Date: 26 Nov 1986
Father: Henry Nicholas Prillaman Sr
Mother: Minnie Alice Burnett
Spouse: Mary Ann Biggs Prillaman

Social Security Death Index
Name: Henry Prillaman
SSN: 228-12-2322
Last Residence: 23451 Virginia Beach, Virginia Beach City, Virginia
BORN: 2 Apr 1920
Died: Nov 1986
State (Year) SSN issued: Virginia (Before 1951)

Henry married Mary Ann Biggs 30 Oct 1943, Roanoke, VA. Mary (daughter of Frank C. Biggs and Mary Ruth Herndon) was born 07 Sep 1923, Bramwell, Mercer Co. WV; died 11 Sep 2007, Hernando Co. FL; was buried , Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, Sumter Co. FL. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1930 Census
Name: Mary A Biggs
Birth Year: abt 1924
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: West Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Granddaughter
Home in 1930: Bramwell, Mercer, West Virginia
Street address: Main St
Attended School: Yes
Able to Read and Write: No
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: West Virginia
Able to Speak English: Yes
Household Members:
Name Age
James E Biggs 60
Mary Biggs 52
Frank Biggs 30
Ruth Biggs 29
Mary A Biggs 6

1940 Census
Name: Mary Ann Biggs
Age: 16
Estimated birth year: abt 1924
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: West Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Stepdaughter
Home in 1940: Roanoke, Roanoke City, Virginia
Street: Greenwood Road
Inferred Residence in 1935: Rural, Mercer, West Virginia
Residence in 1935: Rural, Mercer, West Virginia
Resident on farm in 1935: No
Attended School or College: Yes
Highest Grade Completed: High School, 2nd year
Household Members:
Name Age
S Allen Whitely 38
Ruth Whitely 38
Mary Ann Biggs 16

OBITUARY

Tampa Tribune; 13 Sept. 2007

POHLER, Mary Ann Biggs Prillaman, formerly of Richmond, Va., and Virginia Beach, Va., passed away Tuesday, September 11, 2007, in Weeki Wachee, Fla. Born September 23, 1923, in Bramwell, W.Va., Mary Ann was the daughter of the late Ruth Herndon Whitley and the stepdaughter of the late S. Allen Whitley of Roanoke, Va. She was also the daughter of the late Frank Biggs of Bramwell.

She grew up in Roanoke, and attended Jefferson High School and Longwood College. She was an avid bridge player, wonderful cook, and a loving wife and mother. She was the widow of the late Henry Nicholas Prillaman Jr. of Virginia Beach.

She is survived by her husband, James Pohler, of Weeki Wachee, Fla.; her son, Allen Prillaman, and his wife, Challis Fox Prillaman, of Hermitage, Tenn.; her daughter, Beth Prillaman Witt of Richmond, Va.; half-sister, Elizabeth M. Biggs of Richmond, Va.; four grandchildren, Alice Witt Jamison and her husband, Harrison, of Lawrenceville, Va., Anna Witt Reed and her husband, Scott, of Richmond, Erin Prillaman Greggs and her husband, Mitchell, of Brimingham, Ala., and Nicholas Prillaman of Montgomery, Ala.; and great-granddaughter Mary Morgan Jamison of Lawrenceville, Va.

A memorial service, conducted by Reverend Paul Clemons, will take place at 11 a.m. Saturday, September 15, 2007 at Pinecrest Funeral Chapel, Mariner Blvd, Spring Hill, Fla. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to your local chapter of Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation or to Hernando-Pasco Hospice, 12107 Majestic Blvd., Hudson, FL

Birth:
Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
Name: Mary Ann Biggs
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 23 Sep 1923
Birth Place: Bramwell, West Virginia
Death Date: 11 Sep 2007
Father: Frank C Biggs
Mother: Mary R Herndon
Type of Claim: Original SSN.
Notes: Apr 1943: Name listed as MARY ANN BIGGS; 23 Aug 1989: Name listed as MARY ANN POHLER; 20 Sep 2007: Name listed as MARY A POHLER

Buried:
Grave location:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=124274278&ref=acom
Plot: 2-D 2-D 14

Died:
Social Security Death Index
Name: Mary A. Pohler
Last Residence: 34613 Brooksville, Hernando, Florida
BORN: 23 Sep 1923
Died: 11 Sep 2007
State (Year) SSN issued: Railroad Board (Issued Through) (Before 1951)

Notes:

Married:
Virginia, Marriages, 1936-2014. Virginia Department of Health, Richmond, Virginia.
Name: Henry Nicholas Prillaman
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 23
Birth Date: abt 1920
Marriage Date: 30 Oct 1943
Marriage Place: Roanoke, Virginia
Registration Place: Roanoke, Virginia
Father: Henry N Prillaman
Mother: Minnie A Burnette
Spouse: Mary Ann Biggs
Spouse Gender: Female
Spouse Race: White
Spouse Age: 20
Spouse Father: Frank C Biggs
Spouse Mother: Mary R Herndon

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1900 Census
Name: Frank C Biggs
Age: 1
Birth Date: Apr 1899
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1900: Gladesville, Wise, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Single
Father's name: John E Biggs
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's name: Mary Biggs
Mother's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Household Members:
Name Age
John E Biggs 35
Mary Biggs 24
Frank C Biggs 1

1930 Census
Name: Frank Biggs
Birth Year: abt 1900
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Virginia
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Son
Home in 1930: Bramwell, Mercer, West Virginia
Street address: Main St
Dwelling Number: 142
Able to Read and Write: Yes
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Able to Speak English: Yes
Occupation: Lumberman
Industry: Lumber Mills
Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker
Employment: Yes
Household Members:
Name Age
James E Biggs 60
Mary Biggs 52
Frank Biggs 30
Ruth Biggs 29
Mary A Biggs 6

1940 Census
Name: Frank C Biggs
Respondent: Yes
Age: 41
Estimated birth year: abt 1899
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Virginia
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1940: Blacksburg, Montgomery, Virginia
Inferred Residence in 1935: Richmond, Virginia
Residence in 1935: Richmond, Virginia
Resident on farm in 1935: No
Occupation: Mechanical Engineer, Public Works Administration
House Owned or Rented: Rented
Value of Home or Monthly Rental if Rented: $48
Attended School or College: No
Highest Grade Completed: College, 1st year
Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 40
Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker in Government work
Weeks Worked in 1939: 52
Income: $4000
Income Other Sources: No
Household Members:
Name Age
Frank C Biggs 41
Martha Biggs 27

OBITUARY

Bluefield Daily Telegraph; 16 May 1968

Frank Campbell Biggs of Bramwell, president of J.E.B. Pocahontas Coal Co., died Wednesday morning, May 15, 1968, in St. Luke's Hospital in Bluefield after a short illness.
Born April 17, 1899 at Tom's Creek, Va., Wise County, he was the son of the late James John Edwin and Mary John Biggs. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, John Edwin Biggs, Jr. in 1953.

Biggs was a graduate of Augusta Military Academy at Fort Defiance, Va. and attended West Virginia University. A veteran of WWI and WWII, he served in the south pacific in the Corp of Engineering as a Major. He has been president of the J.E.B. Coal Company since it was first originated in1950. He was a member of the Bluefield Country Club, Bluefield University Club and the Bramwell Presbyterian Church.

Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Martha McConnel Biggs of the home and two grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday at 2 p.m. at Mercer Funeral Home Chapel in Bluefield.

Pallbearers: Ray E. Ratliff, Paige Woolridge, Don Anello, Frank T. Hancock, John Biggs, Ray Buchanan, Robert T. Williamson, and John Hancock.


Birth:
Social Security Death Index
Name: Frank Biggs
SSN: 260-44-6821
Last Residence: 24715 Bramwell, Mercer, West Virginia
BORN: 17 Apr 1899
Died: May 1968
State (Year) SSN issued: Georgia (Before 1951)

Buried:
Grave location and obituary:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=128265638&ref=acom

Died:
West Virginia Deaths, 1853-1970 Index. FamilySearch, Salt Lake City, Utah.
Name: Frank Campbell Biggs
Birth Date: 17 Apr 1899
Birth Place: Virginia
Death Date: 14 May 1968
Death Place: Blfd., Mercer, West Virginia
Burial Date: 16 May 1968
Burial Place: Blfd, West Virginia
Cemetery Name: Woodlawn
Death Age: 69 years 27 days
Occupation: Coal Operator
Race: White
Marital Status: Married
Gender: Male
Residence: Bramwell, Mercer, West Virginia
Father Name: John Edwin Biggs
Mother Name: Mary John
Comments: SSN 260-44-6821
FHL Film Number: 804481

Frank married Mary Ruth Herndon 21 Feb 1923, Mercer Co. WV. Mary (daughter of Arthur M. Herndon and Minerva Ann Gearheart) was born Oct 1899, Mercer Co. WV. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1900 Census
Name: Ruth Henedon [Ruth Herndon]
Age: 7 months
Birth Date: Oct 1899
Birthplace: West Virginia
Home in 1900: Rock, Mercer, West Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Marital Status: Single
Father's name: A M Henedon
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's name: M A Henedon
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
Name Age
A M Henedon 30
M A Henedon 23
V R Henedon 5
Edna Henedon 2
Ruth Henedon 7 months

1910 Census
Name: Ruth Herndon
Age in 1910: 10
Birth Year: abt 1900
Birthplace: West Virginia
Home in 1910: Goodwill, Mercer, West Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Marital Status: Single
Father's name: Arthur M Herndon
Father's Birthplace: West Virginia
Mother's name: Minerva C Herndon
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Native Tongue: English
Attended School: Yes
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Household Members:
Name Age
Arthur M Herndon 40
Minerva C Herndon 33
Vivian R Herndon 14
Edna V Herndon 12
Ruth Herndon 10

1920 Census
Name: Ruth Herndon
Age: 19
Birth Year: abt 1901
Birthplace: West Virginia
Home in 1920: Bramwell, Mercer, West Virginia
Street: Main Street
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Marital Status: Single
Father's name: A M Herndon
Father's Birthplace: West Virginia
Mother's name: Minerva A Herndon
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Able to Speak English: Yes
Attended School: No
Household Members:
Name Age
A M Herndon 48
Minerva A Herndon 44
Vivaan R Herndon 24
Etna B Herndon 22
Ruth Herndon 19
F C Jennys 37 [boarder]
B D Finegan 55 [boarder]
John W Scott 26 [boarder]
Clarence Jackson 23 [boarder]
Mcisac 38 [boarder]
Tom Morgan 35 [boarder]
Ella Hayes 30 [boarder]
Lewis Barnes 22 [boarder]

1930 Census
Name: Ruth Biggs
Birth Year: abt 1901
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: West Virginia
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Daughter-in-law
Home in 1930: Bramwell, Mercer, West Virginia
Street address: Main St
Dwelling Number: 142
Family Number: 149
Age at First Marriage: 22
Attended School: No
Able to Read and Write: Yes
Father's Birthplace: West Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: West Virginia
Able to Speak English: Yes
Household Members:
Name Age
James E Biggs 60
Mary Biggs 52
Frank Biggs 30
Ruth Biggs 29
Mary A Biggs 6

1940 Census
Name: Ruth Whitely
Respondent: Yes
Age: 38
Estimated birth year: abt 1902
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: West Virginia
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Home in 1940: Roanoke, Roanoke City, Virginia
Street: Greenwood Road
Inferred Residence in 1935: Rural, Mercer, West Virginia
Residence in 1935: Rural, Mercer, West Virginia
Resident on farm in 1935: No
Highest Grade Completed: College, 2nd year
Weeks Worked in 1939: 0
Income: 0
Income Other Sources: No
Household Members:
Name Age
S Allen Whitely 38
Ruth Whitely 38
Mary Ann Biggs 16

Notes:

Married:
West Virginia Vital Records:
http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_view.aspx?Id=12160528&Type=Marriage