Thelma Herndon Kearns

Female 1927 - 1994  (67 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Thelma Herndon Kearns was born 25 Aug 1927, Gary, McDowell Co. WV (daughter of Walter James Kearns and Thelma Pauline Francisco); died 29 Dec 1994, Wheeling, Ohio Co. WV.

    Notes:

    CENSUS RECORDS

    1930 Census
    Name: Thelma Kearns
    Birth Year: abt 1901
    Gender: Female
    Race: White
    Birthplace: West Virginia
    Marital Status: Married
    Relation to Head of House: Wife
    Homemaker?: Yes
    Home in 1930: Adkin, Mcdowell, West Virginia
    Street address: Gary and Welch Road
    Age at First Marriage: 21
    Attended School: No
    Able to Read and Write: Yes
    Father's Birthplace: Virginia
    Mother's Birthplace: West Virginia
    Able to Speak English: Yes
    Household Members:
    Name Age
    Walter J Kearns 30
    Thelma Kearns 29
    Catherine A Kearns 6
    Peggy Kearns 5
    Walter J Kearns 4 years 6 months
    Thelma Kearns 2
    Paul L Kearns 6 months
    Florence Malone 35 [servant]

    1940 Census
    Name: Thelma H Kearns
    Age: 12
    Estimated birth year: abt 1928
    Gender: Female
    Race: White
    Birthplace: West Virginia
    Marital Status: Single
    Relation to Head of House: Daughter
    Home in 1940: Bluefield, Mercer, West Virginia
    Street: Frederick Street
    House Number: 421
    Inferred Residence in 1935: Bluefield, Mercer, West Virginia
    Residence in 1935: Same House
    Attended School or College: Yes
    Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 8th grade
    Household Members:
    Name Age
    Thelma P Kearns 39
    Katherine A Kearns 16
    Margaret Kearns 15
    Warner J Kearns 14
    Thelma H Kearns 12
    Barbara M Kearns 7
    Ellis C Cruise 30 [uncle]
    Marie E Cruise 30 [aunt]


    Birth:
    Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    Name: Thelma Herndon Kearns
    SSN: 234368778
    Gender: Female
    Race: White
    Birth Date: 25 Aug 1927
    Birth Place: Gary McDowel, West Virginia
    Death Date: 29 Dec 1994
    Father: Walter J Kearns
    Mother: Thelma P Francisco
    Death Certificate Number: 00000000000000000000019586
    Type of Claim: Original SSN.
    Notes: Nov 1942: Name listed as THELMA HERNDON KEARNS; Aug 1952: Name listed as THELMA KEARNS BENTZ; 22 May 1998: Name listed as THELMA K BENTZ

    Died:
    Social Security Death Index
    Name: Thelma K. Bentz
    SSN: 234-36-8778
    Last Residence: 26003 Wheeling, Ohio, West Virginia
    BORN: 25 Aug 1927
    Died: 29 Dec 1994
    State (Year) SSN issued: West Virginia (Before 1951)

    Thelma married Thomas William Bentz 07 Jun 1952, Mercer Co. WV. [Group Sheet]

    Notes:

    Married:
    West Virginia Vital Records
    http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_view.aspx?Id=12169831&Type=Marriage


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Walter James Kearns was born 19 Mar 1900, Columbiana Co. OH; died 19 Mar 1933, McDowell Co. WV; was buried , Monte Vista Park Cemetery, Bluefield, Mercer Co. WV.

    Notes:

    CENSUS RECORDS

    1910 Census
    Name: Walter Kearns
    Age in 1910: 10
    Birth Year: abt 1900
    Birthplace: Ohio
    Home in 1910: East Liverpool Ward 4, Columbiana, Ohio
    Street: Claybaerrne Avenue
    Race: White
    Gender: Male
    Relation to Head of House: Son
    Marital Status: Single
    Father's name: Anthony Kearns
    Father's Birthplace: England
    Mother's name: Anna Kearns
    Mother's Birthplace: England
    Native Tongue: English
    Attended School: Yes
    Able to Read: Yes
    Able to Write: Yes
    Household Members:
    Name Age
    Anthony Kearns 55
    Anna Kearns 50
    Edward Kearns 20
    Nora Kearns 18
    Marie Kearns 16
    Margaret Kearns 13
    Walter Kearns 10

    1930 Census
    Name: Walter J Kearns
    Birth Year: abt 1900
    Gender: Male
    Race: White
    Birthplace: Ohio
    Marital Status: Married
    Relation to Head of House: Head
    Home in 1930: Adkin, Mcdowell, West Virginia
    Map of Home: View Map
    Street address: Gary and Welch Road
    Home Owned or Rented: Rented
    Home Value: $8
    Radio Set: Yes
    Lives on Farm: No
    Age at First Marriage: 22
    Attended School: No
    Able to Read and Write: Yes
    Father's Birthplace: Irish Free State
    Mother's Birthplace: England
    Able to Speak English: Yes
    Occupation: asst Superintendent
    Industry: coal mine
    Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker
    Employment: Yes
    Household Members:
    Name Age
    Walter J Kearns 30
    Thelma Kearns 29
    Catherine A Kearns 6
    Peggy Kearns 5
    Walter J Kearns 4 years 6 months
    Thelma Kearns 2
    Paul L Kearns 6 months
    Florence Malone 35 [servant]

    Birth:
    Ohio Births and Christenings, 1821-1962 Index. FamilySearch, Salt Lake City, Utah, 2009, 2011
    Name: Walter James Kearns
    Gender: Male
    Birth Date: 19 Mar 1900
    Birth Place: Wellsville, Columbiana, Ohio
    Father: Anthony Kearns
    Mother: Anna O'Toole
    FHL Film Number: 931592

    Buried:
    Grave location, tombstone and death certificate photos:
    http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=90094354

    Died:
    West Virginia Death Certificate
    http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_view.aspx?Id=1256118&Type=Death
    Cause of Death:
    influenza and pneumonia

    Walter married Thelma Pauline Francisco. Thelma (daughter of John Lewis Francisco and Laura Emma Dillon) was born 06 Jun 1899, Mercer Co. WV; died 15 Jun 1994, Franklin Co. OH; was buried , Monte Vista Park Cemetery, Bluefield, Mercer Co. WV. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Thelma Pauline Francisco was born 06 Jun 1899, Mercer Co. WV (daughter of John Lewis Francisco and Laura Emma Dillon); died 15 Jun 1994, Franklin Co. OH; was buried , Monte Vista Park Cemetery, Bluefield, Mercer Co. WV.

    Notes:

    CENSUS RECORDS

    1910 Census
    Name: Thelma Francisco
    Age: 11 months
    Birth Date: Jun 1899
    Birthplace: West Virginia
    Home in 1900: North Fork, McDowell, West Virginia
    Race: White
    Gender: Female
    Relation to Head of House: Daughter
    Marital Status: Single
    Father's name: J L Francisco
    Father's Birthplace: Virginia
    Mother's name: Emma Francisco
    Mother's Birthplace: West Virginia
    Household Members:
    Name Age
    J L Francisco 32
    Emma Francisco 23
    Lorimer Francisco 3
    Thelma Francisco 11 months

    1920 Census
    Name: Thelma P Francisco
    Age: 20
    Birth Year: abt 1900
    Birthplace: West Virginia
    Home in 1920: Beaver Pond, Mercer, West Virginia
    Race: White
    Gender: Female
    Relation to Head of House: Daughter
    Marital Status: Single
    Father's name: John L Francisco
    Father's Birthplace: Virginia
    Mother's name: Loura E Francisco
    Mother's Birthplace: West Virginia
    Able to Speak English: Yes
    Attended School: Yes
    Household Members:
    Name Age
    John L Francisco 52
    Loura E Francisco 42
    Thelma P Francisco 20
    Vangie L Francisco 18
    Irene M Francisco 16
    Nigel R Francisco 14
    Zeola M Francisco 12
    Ella M Francisco 10
    Frances E Francisco 2 years 5 months

    1930 Census
    Name: Thelma Kearns
    Birth Year: abt 1901
    Gender: Female
    Race: White
    Birthplace: West Virginia
    Marital Status: Married
    Relation to Head of House: Wife
    Homemaker?: Yes
    Home in 1930: Adkin, Mcdowell, West Virginia
    Street address: Gary and Welch Road
    Age at First Marriage: 21
    Attended School: No
    Able to Read and Write: Yes
    Father's Birthplace: Virginia
    Mother's Birthplace: West Virginia
    Able to Speak English: Yes
    Household Members:
    Name Age
    Walter J Kearns 30
    Thelma Kearns 29
    Catherine A Kearns 6
    Peggy Kearns 5
    Walter J Kearns 4 years 6 months
    Thelma Kearns 2
    Paul L Kearns 6 months
    Florence Malone 35 [servant]

    1940 Census
    Name: Thelma P Kearns
    Age: 39
    Estimated birth year: abt 1901
    Gender: Female
    Race: White
    Birthplace: West Virginia
    Marital Status: Widowed
    Relation to Head of House: Head
    Home in 1940: Bluefield, Mercer, West Virginia
    Street: Frederick Street
    House Number: 421
    Farm: No
    Inferred Residence in 1935: Bluefield, Mercer, West Virginia
    Residence in 1935: Same House
    Occupation: Therapy, heat baths
    House Owned or Rented: Owned
    Value of Home or Monthly Rental if Rented: $6,000
    Attended School or College: No
    Highest Grade Completed: College, 2nd year
    Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 42
    Class of Worker: Employer
    Weeks Worked in 1939: 52
    Income: 0
    Income Other Sources: Yes
    Household Members:
    Name Age
    Thelma P Kearns 39
    Katherine A Kearns 16
    Margaret Kearns 15
    Warner J Kearns 14
    Thelma H Kearns 12
    Barbara M Kearns 7
    Ellis C Cruise 30 [brother-in-law]
    Marie E Cruise 30 [sister]

    Birth:
    Social Security Death Index
    Name: Thelma F. Coulon
    SSN: 232-96-7323
    Last Residence: 43081 Westerville, Franklin, Ohio
    BORN: 6 Jun 1899
    Died: 15 Jun 1994
    State (Year) SSN issued: North Carolina or West Virginia (1973)

    Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    Name: Thelma F Coulon
    SSN: 232967323
    Gender: Female
    Birth Date: 6 Jun 1899
    Birth Place: Rock Mercer, West Virginia
    Death Date: 15 Jun 1994
    Father: John L Francisco
    Mother: Missing Missing
    Type of Claim: Original SSN.
    Notes: 19 Jun 1972: Name listed as THELMA F COULON

    Buried:
    Grave location and tombstone photo:
    http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=90094092

    Died:
    Ohio Department of Health. Index to Annual Deaths, 1958-2002. Ohio Department of Health, State Vital Statistics Unit, Columbus, OH

    Name: Thelma Pauline Coulon
    Birth Date: 6 Jun 1899
    Birth Place: West Virginia, United States
    Gender: Female
    Race: White
    Death Date: 15 Jun 1994
    Death Time: 10:27 AM
    Hospital of Death: Home
    Death Place: Westerville, Franklin, Ohio
    Certificate: 045714
    Age at Death: 95
    Hospital Status: Other/Residence
    Social Security Number: 232-96-7323
    Father's Surname: Francisco
    Mother's Maiden Name: Dillon
    Marital Status: Widowed
    Education: 2 years college
    Industry of Decedent: Miscellaneous entertainment and recreation services
    Occupation of Decedent: Managers and administrators not elsewhere classified

    Children:
    1. Catherine Kearns was born ca 1924, McDowell Co. WV.
    2. Margaret (Peggy) Kearns was born 02 Sep 1925, McDowell Co. WV; died 19 Oct 1990, Columbus, Franklin Co. OH.
    3. Walter James Kearns, Jr. was born 01 Nov 1925, McDowell Co. WV; died 24 Oct 1976, McDowell Co. WV.
    4. 1. Thelma Herndon Kearns was born 25 Aug 1927, Gary, McDowell Co. WV; died 29 Dec 1994, Wheeling, Ohio Co. WV.
    5. Paul Lewis Kearns was born 27 Sep 1929, Gary, McDowell Co. WV; died 29 Mar 1931, McDowell Co. WV; was buried , Monte Vista Park Cemetery, Bluefield, Mercer Co. WV.
    6. Barbara Marie Kearns was born 1932, Gary, McDowell Co. WV; died 06 Sep 2013, Westerville, OH.


Generation: 3

  1. 6.  John Lewis Francisco was born 26 Jun 1867, Hyder's Gap, Washington Co. VA; died 22 Jun 1950, Bluefield, Mercer Co. WV; was buried , Monte Vista Park Cemetery, Bluefield, Mercer Co. WV.

    Notes:

    CENSUS RECORDS

    1870 Census
    Name: John L Francisco
    Age in 1870: 3
    Birth Year: abt 1867
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Home in 1870: North Fork, Washington, Virginia
    Race: White
    Gender: Male
    Post Office: Abingdon
    Household Members:
    Name Age
    T M Francisco 39
    Elizabeth Francisco 29
    Mary L Francisco 6
    James Francisco 5
    John L Francisco 3
    Joseph N Francisco 1

    1880 Census
    Name: John L. Francisco
    Age: 13
    Birth Year: abt 1867
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Home in 1880: Saltville, Washington, Virginia
    Race: White
    Gender: Male
    Relation to Head of House: Son
    Marital Status: Single
    Father's name: Lewis Francisco
    Father's Birthplace: Virginia
    Mother's name: Senah E. Francisco
    Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
    Occupation: Farm Laborer
    Household Members:
    Name Age
    Lewis Francisco 50
    Senah E. Francisco 40
    Mary L. Francisco 17
    James C. Francisco 16
    John L. Francisco 13
    Jasper N. Francisco 11
    George W. Francisco 8
    Edward H. Francisco 6
    Alice Q. Francisco 4
    Margie E. Francisco 3
    Rilly P. Francisco 2 months

    1900 Census
    Name: J L Francisco
    Age: 32
    Birth Date: Jun 1867
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Home in 1900: North Fork, McDowell, West Virginia
    Race: White
    Gender: Male
    Relation to Head of House: Head
    Marital Status: Married
    Spouse's Name: Emma Francisco
    Marriage Year: 1895
    Years Married: 5
    Father's Birthplace: Virginia
    Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
    Household Members:
    Name Age
    J L Francisco 32
    Emma Francisco 23
    Lorimer Francisco 3
    Thelma Francisco 11 months

    1910 Census
    Name: John Francisco
    Age in 1910: 43
    Birth Year: abt 1867
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Home in 1910: Beaver Pond, Mercer, West Virginia
    Race: White
    Gender: Male
    Relation to Head of House: Head
    Marital Status: Married
    Spouse's Name: Emma Francisco
    Father's Birthplace: Virginia
    Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
    Native Tongue: English
    Occupation: Farmer
    Industry: Home Farm
    Home Owned or Rented: Own
    Home Free or Mortgaged: Free
    Farm or House: Farm
    Able to Read: Yes
    Able to Write: Yes
    Years Married: 15
    Household Members:
    Name Age
    John Francisco 43
    Emma Francisco 33
    Lorimer Francisco 13
    Thelma Francisco 11
    Vangie Francisco 9
    Irene Francisco 6
    Nigel Francisco 5
    Jiula Francisco 3
    Ella Francisco 8 moths
    Eula Spence 18 [servant]

    1920 Census
    Name: John L Francisco
    Age: 52
    Birth Year: abt 1868
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Home in 1920: Beaver Pond, Mercer, West Virginia
    House Number: Farm
    Race: White
    Gender: Male
    Relation to Head of House: Head
    Marital Status: Married
    Spouse's Name: Loura E Francisco
    Father's Birthplace: Virginia
    Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
    Able to Speak English: Yes
    Occupation: Farmer
    Industry: General Farm
    Employment Field: Employer
    Home Free or Mortgaged: Free
    Household Members:
    Name Age
    John L Francisco 52
    Loura E Francisco 42
    Thelma P Francisco 20
    Vangie L Francisco 18
    Irene M Francisco 16
    Nigel R Francisco 14
    Zeola M Francisco 12
    Ella M Francisco 10
    Frances E Francisco 2 years 5 months

    1930 Census
    Name: John L Francisco
    Birth Year: abt 1868
    Gender: Male
    Race: White
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Marital Status: Married
    Relation to Head of House: Head
    Home in 1930: Beaver Pond, Mercer, West Virginia
    Street address: Sandlick Road
    Home Owned or Rented: Owned
    Radio Set: No
    Lives on Farm: Yes
    Age at First Marriage: 32
    Attended School: No
    Able to Read and Write: Yes
    Father's Birthplace: Virginia
    Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
    Able to Speak English: Yes
    Occupation: Farmer
    Industry: Farm
    Class of Worker: Working on own account
    Employment: Yes
    Household Members:
    Name Age
    John L Francisco 62
    Laura Francisco 52
    Francis Francisco 12

    1940 Census
    Name: John L Francisco
    Respondent: Yes
    Age: 72
    Estimated birth year: abt 1868
    Gender: Male
    Race: White
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Marital Status: Married
    Relation to Head of House: Head
    Home in 1940: Rocky Gap, Bland, Virginia
    Street: Laurel Road
    Farm: Yes
    Inferred Residence in 1935: Bluefield, Mercer, West Virginia
    Residence in 1935: Bluefield, Mercer, West Virginia
    Resident on farm in 1935: No
    Father's Birthplace: Virginia
    Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
    House Owned or Rented: Owned
    Value of Home or Monthly Rental if Rented: $500
    Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 4th grade
    Weeks Worked in 1939: 0
    Income: 0
    Income Other Sources: Yes
    Native Language: English
    Veteran Father Dead: Yes
    Military Service: Other war or expedition
    Social Security Number: No
    Usual Occupation: Farmer
    Usual Industry: Farm
    Household Members:
    Name Age
    John L Francisco 72
    Laura C Francisco 63

    Birth:
    POB according to death certificate.

    Buried:
    Grave location and tombstone photo:
    http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=55804744

    Died:
    West Virginia Death Certificate:
    http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_view.aspx?Id=1290537&Type=Death

    John married Laura Emma Dillon 14 Aug 1895, Mercer Co. WV. Laura (daughter of Zachary Taylor Dillon and Sarah Herndon) was born 12 Apr 1877, Mercer Co. WV; died 21 May 1977, Bluefield, Mercer Co. WV; was buried , Monte Vista Park Cemetery, Bluefield, Mercer Co. WV. [Group Sheet]


  2. 7.  Laura Emma Dillon was born 12 Apr 1877, Mercer Co. WV (daughter of Zachary Taylor Dillon and Sarah Herndon); died 21 May 1977, Bluefield, Mercer Co. WV; was buried , Monte Vista Park Cemetery, Bluefield, Mercer Co. WV.

    Notes:

    CENSUS RECORDS

    1880 Census
    Name: Laura E. Dillion
    Age: 3
    Birth Year: abt 1877
    Birthplace: West Virginia
    Home in 1880: Rock, Mercer, West Virginia
    Race: White
    Gender: Female
    Relation to Head of House: Daughter
    Marital Status: Single
    Father's name: Zachary T. Dillion
    Father's Birthplace: Virginia
    Mother's name: Sally A. Dillion
    Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
    Household Members:
    Name Age
    Zachary T. Dillion 31
    Sally A. Dillion 24
    Amos E. Dillion 6
    Charles A. Dillion 5
    Laura E. Dillion 3

    1900 Census
    Name: Emma Francisco
    Age: 23
    Birth Date: Apr 1877
    Birthplace: West Virginia
    Home in 1900: North Fork, McDowell, West Virginia
    Race: White
    Gender: Female
    Relation to Head of House: Wife
    Marital Status: Married
    Spouse's Name: J L Francisco
    Marriage Year: 1895
    Years Married: 5
    Father's Birthplace: Virginia
    Mother's Birthplace: West Virginia
    Mother: number of living children: 2
    Mother: How many children: 2
    Household Members:
    Name Age
    J L Francisco 32
    Emma Francisco 23
    Lorimer Francisco 3
    Thelma Francisco 11 months

    1910 Census
    Name: Emma Francisco
    Age in 1910: 33
    Birth Year: abt 1877
    Birthplace: West Virginia
    Home in 1910: Beaver Pond, Mercer, West Virginia
    Race: White
    Gender: Female
    Relation to Head of House: Wife
    Marital Status: Married
    Spouse's Name: John Francisco
    Father's Birthplace: West Virginia
    Mother's Birthplace: West Virginia
    Native Tongue: English
    Able to Read: Yes
    Able to Write: Yes
    Years Married: 15
    Number of Children Born: 7
    Number of Children Living: 7
    Household Members:
    Name Age
    John Francisco 43
    Emma Francisco 33
    Lorimer Francisco 13
    Thelma Francisco 11
    Vangie Francisco 9
    Irene Francisco 6
    Nigel Francisco 5
    Jiula Francisco 3
    Ella Francisco 8 months
    Eula Spence 18 [servant]

    1920 Census
    Name: Loura E Francisco
    Age: 42
    Birth Year: abt 1878
    Birthplace: West Virginia
    Home in 1920: Beaver Pond, Mercer, West Virginia
    Race: White
    Gender: Female
    Relation to Head of House: Wife
    Marital Status: Married
    Spouse's Name: John L Francisco
    Father's Birthplace: West Virginia
    Mother's Birthplace: West Virginia
    Able to Speak English: Yes
    Household Members:
    Name Age
    John L Francisco 52
    Loura E Francisco 42
    Thelma P Francisco 20
    Vangie L Francisco 18
    Irene M Francisco 16
    Nigel R Francisco 14
    Zeola M Francisco 12
    Ella M Francisco 10
    Frances E Francisco 2 years 5 months

    1930 Census
    Name: Laura Francisco
    Birth Year: abt 1878
    Gender: Female
    Race: White
    Birthplace: West Virginia
    Marital Status: Married
    Relation to Head of House: Wife
    Homemaker?: Yes
    Home in 1930: Beaver Pond, Mercer, West Virginia
    Street address: Sandlick Road
    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
    John L Francisco 62
    Laura Francisco 52
    Francis Francisco 12

    1940 Census
    Name: Laura C Francisco
    Age: 63
    Estimated birth year: abt 1877
    Gender: Female
    Race: White
    Birthplace: West Virginia
    Marital Status: Married
    Relation to Head of House: Wife
    Home in 1940: Rocky Gap, Bland, Virginia
    Street: Laurel Road
    Inferred Residence in 1935: Bluefield, Mercer, West Virginia
    Residence in 1935: Bluefield, Mercer, West Virginia
    Highest Grade Completed: High School, 2nd year
    Household Members:
    Name Age
    John L Francisco 72
    Laura C Francisco 63

    Birth:
    West Virginia Births Index. FamilySearch, Salt Lake City, Utah, 2008, 2009.
    Name: Laurie E Dillion
    Gender: Female
    Birth Date: 12 Apr 1877
    Birth Place: Mercer, West Virginia
    Birth County: Mercer
    Father: Zechery T Dillion [Zachary]
    Mother: Sallie A Dillion
    FHL Film Number: 804467

    Buried:
    Grave location and tombstone photo:
    http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=FR&GSpartial=1&GSbyrel=all&GSst=52&GScntry=4&GSsr=1161&GRid=95803427&

    Died:
    Social Security Death Index
    Name: Laura Francisco
    SSN: 232-80-2449
    Last Residence: 24701 Bluefield, Mercer, West Virginia
    BORN: 12 Apr 1877
    Died: May 1977
    State (Year) SSN issued: North Carolina or West Virginia (1965)

    Notes:

    Married:
    West Virginia Vital Records
    http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_view.aspx?Id=12141449&Type=Marriage
    Line 5

    Children:
    1. Lormer Francisco was born 13 Feb 1897, McDowell Co. WV; died 26 Jul 1967, Bonham, Fannin Co. TX; was buried , Shannon Rose Hill Memorial Park, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co. TX.
    2. 3. Thelma Pauline Francisco was born 06 Jun 1899, Mercer Co. WV; died 15 Jun 1994, Franklin Co. OH; was buried , Monte Vista Park Cemetery, Bluefield, Mercer Co. WV.
    3. Vangie Lucille Francisco was born 04 Nov 1901, Mercer Co. WV; died 03 Aug 2001, Bluefield, Mercer Co. WV; was buried , Jennings Memorial Cemetery, Hillsville, Carroll Co. VA.
    4. Irene Malone Francisco was born 24 Aug 1903, Bluefield, Mercer Co. WV; died 27 Jun 1996, Rockingham Co. VA.
    5. Nigel Francisco was born 28 Mar 1905, Mercer Co. WV; died 05 Jan 1944, Bluefield, Mercer Co. WV; was buried , Monte Vista Park Cemetery, Bluefield, Mercer Co. WV.
    6. Zola Margaret Francisco was born 29 Mar 1907, Bluefield, Mercer Co. WV; died 11 Dec 1991, Cabell Co. WV; was buried , Woodmere Memorial Park, Huntington, Cabell Co. WV.
    7. Ella Marie Francisco was born 24 Sep 1909, Bluefield, Mercer Co. WV; died 15 Apr 1993, Charleston, Kanawha Co. WV.
    8. Frances Francisco was born 1918, Mercer Co. WV.


Generation: 4

  1. 14.  Zachary Taylor Dillon was born ca 1849, Mercer Co. VA/WV; died Bef 1900.

    Notes:

    CENSUS RECORDS

    1850 Census
    Name: Zachariah T Dillion
    Age: 5
    Birth Year: abt 1845
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Home in 1850: District 42, Mercer, Virginia
    Gender: Male
    Family Number: 523
    Household Members:
    Name Age
    Jesse Dillion 48
    Cynthia Dillion 40
    James Dillion 19
    William Dillion 15
    Bablard Dillion 13
    Thomas Dillion 11
    Henry Dillion 9
    Henderson Dillion 7
    Zachariah T Dillion 5

    1860 Census
    Name: Zachariah S Dillion
    Age: 11
    Birth Year: abt 1849
    Gender: Male
    Birth Place: Pennsylvania [Virginia]
    Home in 1860: Mercer, Virginia
    Post Office: Princeton
    Family Number: 281
    Household Members:
    Name Age
    Cyntha Dillion 48
    Henderson F Dillion 14
    Zachariah S Dillion 11
    Margaret V Dillion 10

    1870 Census
    Name: Zechariah Dillion
    Age in 1870: 22
    Birth Year: abt 1848
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Home in 1870: Rock, Mercer, West Virginia
    Gender: Male
    Post Office: Spanishburg
    Household Members:
    Name Age
    Cinthia Dillion 52
    Zechariah Dillion 22

    1880 Census
    Name: Zachary T. Dillion
    Age: 31
    Birth Year: abt 1849
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Home in 1880: Rock, Mercer, West Virginia
    Race: White
    Gender: Male
    Relation to Head of House: Self (Head)
    Marital Status: Married
    Spouse's Name: Sally A. Dillion
    Father's Birthplace: Virginia
    Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
    Occupation: Farming
    Household Members:
    Name Age
    Zachary T. Dillion 31
    Sally A. Dillion 24
    Amos E. Dillion 6
    Charles A. Dillion 5
    Laura E. Dillion 3

    Zachary married Sarah Herndon 25 Dec 1872, Mercer Co. WV. Sarah (daughter of Arthur Herndon and Sarah Elizabeth Watson) was born 14 Aug 1855, Mercer Co. VA/WV; died 02 Dec 1938, Mercer Co. WV; was buried , Hale Cemetery, Mercer Co. WV. [Group Sheet]


  2. 15.  Sarah Herndon was born 14 Aug 1855, Mercer Co. VA/WV (daughter of Arthur Herndon and Sarah Elizabeth Watson); died 02 Dec 1938, Mercer Co. WV; was buried , Hale Cemetery, Mercer Co. WV.

    Notes:

    CENSUS RECORDS

    1860 Census
    Name: Sarah A Herndon
    Age: 4
    Birth Year: abt 1856
    Gender: Female
    Birth Place: Virginia
    Home in 1860: Mercer, Virginia
    Post Office: Princeton
    Family Number: 236
    Household Members:
    Name Age
    Arthur Herndon 51
    Sarah E B Herndon 41
    William H Herndon 17
    Virginia Herndon 15
    Arthur Herndon 12
    Martha F Herndon 10
    Miriam D Herndon 8
    Sarah A Herndon 4
    Lelia S Herndon 2

    1880 Census
    Name: Sally A. Dillion
    Age: 24
    Birth Year: abt 1856
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Home in 1880: Rock, Mercer, West Virginia
    Race: White
    Gender: Female
    Relation to Head of House: Wife
    Marital Status: Married
    Spouse's Name: Zachary T. Dillion
    Father's Birthplace: Virginia
    Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
    Occupation: Keeps House
    Household Members:
    Name Age
    Zachary T. Dillion 31
    Sally A. Dillion 24
    Amos E. Dillion 6
    Charles A. Dillion 5
    Laura E. Dillion 3

    1900 Census
    Name: Sallie Dillon
    Age: 42
    Birth Date: Aug 1857
    Birthplace: West Virginia
    Home in 1900: North Fork, McDowell, West Virginia
    Race: White
    Gender: Female
    Relation to Head of House: Head
    Marital Status: Widowed
    Marriage Year: 1873
    Years Married: 27
    Father's Birthplace: Virginia
    Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
    Mother: number of living children: 2
    Mother: How many children: 3
    Household Members:
    Name Age
    Sallie Dillon 42
    Chas Dillon 25
    Jesse Sanders 29 [boarder]
    Robt Sanders 23 [boarder]
    Morgan Tinsley 24 [boarder]
    Owen Tinsley 28 [boarder]
    John Clark 22 [boarder]
    Newton Davis 29 [boarder]
    Ed Lenticum 23 [boarder]

    1910 Census
    Name: Sallie Bragg
    Age in 1910: 48
    Birth Year: abt 1862
    Birthplace: West Virginia
    Home in 1910: Magnolia, Mingo, West Virginia
    Race: White
    Gender: Female
    Relation to Head of House: Wife
    Marital Status: Married
    Spouse's Name: Alford H Brugg
    Father's Birthplace: Virginia
    Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
    Native Tongue: English
    Able to Read: Yes
    Able to Write: Yes
    Years Married: 5
    Number of Children Born: 3
    Number of Children Living: 2
    Household Members:
    Name Age
    Alford H Bragg 38
    Sallie Bragg 48
    Dennis E Bragg 1
    Clvin Overstreet 24 [boarder]

    1920 Census
    Name: Sallie A Bragg
    Age: 58
    Birth Year: abt 1862
    Birthplace: West Virginia
    Home in 1920: Beaver Pond, Mercer, West Virginia
    Street: Culvert Street
    Race: White
    Gender: Female
    Relation to Head of House: Wife
    Marital Status: Married
    Spouse's Name: Alfred H Bragg
    Father's Birthplace: Virginia
    Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
    Able to Speak English: Yes
    Neighbors: View others on page
    Household Members:
    Name Age
    Alfred H Bragg 43
    Sallie A Bragg 58
    Dennis E Bragg 11

    1930 Census
    Name: Sallie A Bragg
    Birth Year: abt 1857
    Gender: Female
    Race: White
    Birthplace: West Virginia
    Marital Status: Divorced
    Relation to Head of House: Head
    Homemaker?: Yes
    Home in 1930: Bluefield, Mercer, West Virginia
    Street address: Harry Street
    House Number in Cities or Towns: 409
    Home Owned or Rented: Owned
    Home Value: 1,200
    Radio Set: No
    Lives on Farm: No
    Attended School: No
    Able to Read and Write: Yes
    Father's Birthplace: Virginia
    Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
    Able to Speak English: Yes
    Household Members:
    Name Age
    Sallie A Bragg 73
    Dennis E Bragg 21

    Birth:
    West Virginia Births Index. FamilySearch, Salt Lake City, Utah, 2008, 2009.
    Name: Sallie A Herndon
    Gender: Female
    Birth Date: 14 Aug 1855
    Birth Place: Mercer, West Virginia
    Birth County: Mercer
    Father: Arthur Herndon
    Mother: Sarah Herndon
    FHL Film Number: 804467

    Buried:
    Grave location:
    http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=BRA&GSpartial=1&GSbyrel=all&GSst=52&GScntry=4&GSsr=2361&GRid=58645434&

    Died:
    West Virginia Death Certificate
    http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_view.aspx?Id=1043175&Type=Death

    West Virginia Deaths, 1853-1970 Index. FamilySearch, Salt Lake City, Utah.
    Name: Sallie A. Bragg
    Birth Date: 14 Aug 1855
    Birth Place: Duhring, West Virginia
    Death Date: 2 Dec 1938
    Death Place: Bluefield, Mercer, West Virginia
    Burial Date: 4 Dec 1938
    Cemetery Name: Hale Cemetery
    Death Age: 83 years 3 months 18 days
    Occupation: Housewife
    Race: White
    Marital Status: Widowed
    Gender: Female
    Father Name: Herndon
    Mother Name: Sallie Dillon [Watson]
    Spouse Name: Alfred H. Bragg
    Informant: D. E. Bragg
    FHL Film Number: 804478

    Notes:

    Married:
    West Virginia Vital Records
    http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_view.aspx?Id=12149442&Type=Marriage
    Line 23

    Children:
    1. Amos E. Dillon was born 14 Nov 1873, Mercer Co. WV; died 30 Mar 1899, West Virginia; was buried , Ellison Cemetery, Eads Mill, Mercer Co. VA.
    2. Charles A. Dillon was born 17 Apr 1875, Mercer Co. WV; died 14 Jan 1928, Bramwell, Mercer Co. WV; was buried , Hale Cemetery, Mercer Co. WV.
    3. 7. Laura Emma Dillon was born 12 Apr 1877, Mercer Co. WV; died 21 May 1977, Bluefield, Mercer Co. WV; was buried , Monte Vista Park Cemetery, Bluefield, Mercer Co. WV.