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1902 - 1958 (55 years)
Generation: 1
1. | Joseph CHAMBERS was born 11 Nov 1902, Wyoming Co. WV (son of John CHAMBERS and Millie PHILLIPS); died 25 Feb 1958, Logan Co. WV; was buried , Chambers Cemetery, Clear Fork, Wyoming Co. WV. Other Events:
- _UID: 84BE9753E29E4055A372D789BE59DE7722DD
Notes:
CENSUS RECORDS
1910 Census
Name: Joseph Chambers
Age in 1910: 8
Birth Year: abt 1902
Birthplace: West Virginia
Home in 1910: Baileysville, Wyoming, West Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Single
Father's name: John Chambers
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's name: Millie Chambers
Mother's Birthplace: Kentucky
Attended School: Yes
Household Members:
Name Age
John Chambers 51
Millie Chambers 35
Julius Chambers 20 [half brother]
Hatler Chambers 18 [half brother]
Dewey Chambers 12
Whetsel Chambers 10
Joseph Chambers 8
Delpha Chambers 6
Thelma Chambers 4
Ora Chambers 2
1920 Census
Name: Joe Chambers
Age: 18
Birth Year: abt 1902
Birthplace: West Virginia
Home in 1920: Baileysville, Wyoming, West Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Single
Father's name: John Chambers
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's name: Millie Chambers
Mother's Birthplace: West Virginia
Able to Speak English: Yes
Occupation: Farm Laborer
Industry: Home Farm
Employment Field: Wage or Salary
Attended School: Yes
Household Members:
Name Age
John Chambers 60
Millie Chambers 45
Joe Chambers 18
Delpha Chambers 16
Thelma Chambers 15
Ora Chambers 12
Herbert Chambers 9
Carrie Chambers 7
Woodrow Chambers 6
1930 Census
Name: Joe Chambers
Birth Year: abt 1905
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: West Virginia
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1930: Gilbert, Mingo, West Virginia
Home Owned or Rented: Rented
Home Value: $8
Radio Set: No
Lives on Farm: No
Age at First Marriage: 21
Attended School: No
Able to Read and Write: Yes
Father's Birthplace: West Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: West Virginia
Able to Speak English: Yes
Occupation: Laborer
Industry: Coal Mine
Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker
Employment: Yes
Household Members:
Name Age
Joe Chambers 25
Gracie Chambers 25
Dixon Chambers 9
Jessie Chambers 5
Frances Chambers 1 year 1 month
Died:
West Virginia Vital Records
http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_view.aspx?Id=2111985&Type=Death
West Virginia Deaths, 1853-1970 Index. FamilySearch, Salt Lake City, Utah.
Name: Joe Chambers
Birth Date: 11 Nov 1902
Birth Place: West Virginia
Death Date: 25 Feb 1958
Death Place: Emmett, Logan, West Virginia
Burial Date: 1 Mar 1958
Burial Place: Clear Fork, West Virginia
Cemetery Name: Chambers Cem.
Death Age: 55 years 3 months 14 days
Occupation: Miner
Race: White
Marital Status: Married
Gender: Male
Residence: Emmett, Logan, West Virginia
Father Name: John Chambers
Mother Name: Millie Phillips
FHL Film Number: 571282
Joseph married Grace Blankenship 17 Nov 1924, Wyoming Co. WV. Grace was born , Wyoming Co. WV. [Group Sheet]
Notes:
Married:
West Virginia Vital Records
http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_view.aspx?Id=11117102&Type=Marriage
Children:
- Dixon CHAMBERS
- Jessie CHAMBERS
- Frances CHAMBERS
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Generation: 2
2. | John CHAMBERS was born 10 Apr 1859, Tazewell Co VA (son of Rees(e) CHAMBERS and Emmazilla (Emily) Elizabeth WINGO); died 15 Jan 1944, Jackson Co. WV. Other Events:
- _UID: FE13779BBED6488AB54144C777E6D0C077FA
Notes:
"Heritage of Wyoming Co, WV", 1995 WGS, John Chambers article, page 94 submitted by Christopher C. Chambers.
CENSUS RECORDS
1860 Census
Name: John Chambers
Age: 1
Birth Year: abt 1859
Gender: Male
Birth Place: Virginia
Home in 1860: Western District, Tazewell, Virginia
Post Office: Cedar Bluff
Family Number: 1018
Household Members:
Name Age
Rees Chambers 35
Emily Chambers 40
Rhoda Chambers 12
Thomas Chambers 4
Napoleon Chambers 3
John Chambers 1
1870 Census
Name: John Chambers
Age in 1870: 8
Birth Year: abt 1862
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1870: Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Post Office: Knob
Household Members:
Name Age
Reese Chambers 38
Emazilla Chambers 40
Thomas Chambers 12
Henderson Chambers 10
John Chambers 8
Louisa Chambers 2
Sarah Chambers 6
Mary Chambers 8
1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Baileysville District, taken on 4 Jun 1900, Page 205B, Family #28. Listed as John Chambers, age 41, born in Apr 1859 in VA, married for 3 years, farmer, head of household.
1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Baileysvelle District, taken on 25 Apr 1910; Page 190B, Family #140. Listed as John Chambers, age 51, born in VA, married twice, last time for 22
years, farmer, head of household.
Died:
West Virginia Vital Records
http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_view.aspx?Id=408068&Type=Death
West Virginia Deaths, 1853-1970 Index. FamilySearch, Salt Lake City, Utah.
Name: John Chambers
Birth Date: 10 Apr 1859
Death Date: 15 Jan 1944
Death Place: Jackson, West Virginia
Marital Status: Married
Father Name: Reese Chambers
Mother Name: Mary Minga [Emma Wingo]
Spouse Name: Mary Dixie Chambers
FHL Film Number: 1983741
John married Millie PHILLIPS 04 Sep 1897, Mingo Co. WV. Millie was born 1875, Pike Co. KY. [Group Sheet]
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3. | Millie PHILLIPS was born 1875, Pike Co. KY. Other Events:
- _UID: FEFDDC3A36034D5A9765DE803C7CBBE5A370
Notes:
1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Baileysville District, taken on 4 Jun 1900, Page 205B, Family #28. Listed as Millie Chambers, age 24, born in May 1876 in KY, married for 3 years, 2 children, both living, in household of husband, John Chambers.
1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Baileysvelle District, taken on 25 Apr 1910; Page 190B, Family #140. Listed as Millie Chambers, age 35, born in KY, married for 22 years, 7 children, 6 living, in household of husband, John Chambers.
Notes:
Married:
West Virginia Vital Records
http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_view.aspx?Id=10732976&Type=Marriage
Line 15
Children:
- Dewey CHAMBERS was born 13 Apr 1898, Raleigh Co. WV; died May 1982, Raleigh Co. WV.
- Whetsel CHAMBERS was born 22 Jan 1900, Wyoming Co. WV.
- 1. Joseph CHAMBERS was born 11 Nov 1902, Wyoming Co. WV; died 25 Feb 1958, Logan Co. WV; was buried , Chambers Cemetery, Clear Fork, Wyoming Co. WV.
- Delphia CHAMBERS was born 28 Feb 1903, Wyoming Co. WV; died 22 Jan 1977, Hillsborough Co. FL; was buried , Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, Wyoming Co. WV.
- Thelma CHAMBERS was born 20 Jan 1906, Wyoming Co. WV; died 26 Feb 1992, Franklin Co. OH.
- Ora CHAMBERS was born 06 Aug 1907, Wyoming Co. WV; died 28 Feb 1975, Wyoming Co. WV; was buried , Morgan Cemetery, Long Branch, Wyoming Co. WV.
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Generation: 3
4. | Rees(e) CHAMBERS was born Nov 1831, Russell Co. VA (son of Thomas CHAMBERS and Nancy CHRISTIAN); died Bef 1910, Wyoming Co. WV. Other Events:
- _UID: BB98587FAE20473CBD2A9DAC7504ECD0E0E5
Notes:
CENSUS RECORDS
1840 Census Russell Co. VA, Thomas had two males under 5 [John and Hugh], one male 5-10 [Reese], one female under 5 [Joanna], one female 5-10 [Emeline], and one female 10-15 [Lydia].
1850 Census
Name: Rees B Chambers [Reese B Chambers]
Age: 17
Birth Year: abt 1833
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1850: District 54, Russell, Virginia
Gender: Male
Family Number: 918
Household Members:
John O Harrison 35
Elisabeth G Harrison 27
Mary Harrison 8
Louisa Harrison 4
Lydia Harrison 0 [less than 1 year]
Rees B Chambers 17
Ibby Lewis 18
1860 Census
Name: Rees Chambers
Age: 35
Birth Year: abt 1825
Gender: Male
Birth Place: Virginia
Home in 1860: Western District, Tazewell, Virginia
Post Office: Cedar Bluff
Family Number: 1018
Household Members:
Name Age
Rees Chambers 35
Emily Chambers 40
Rhoda Chambers 12
Thomas Chambers 4
Nopolson Chambers 3
John Chambers 1
1870 Census
Name: Rim Chambers [Reece Chambers]
Age in 1870: 38
Birth Year: abt 1832
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1870: Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Post Office: Knob
Household Members:
Rim Chambers 38
Emazilla Chambers 40
Thomas Chambers 12
Henderson Chambers 10
John Chambers 8
Louisa Chambers 2
Sarah Chambers 6
Mary Chambers 8
According to the census records, neither Reese nor Emily could read or write.
1880 Census
Name: Reese B. Chambers
Age: 48
Birth Year: abt 1832
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1880: Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Self (Head)
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Emma Chambers
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Occupation: Farmer
Household Members:
Reese B. Chambers 48
Emma Chambers 49
Mary Chambers 21
Sarah Chambers 17
Reese Chambers 15
Hugh Chambers 12
James Chambers 11
1900 Census
Name: Reece Chambers
Age: 68
Birth Date: Nov 1831
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1900: Clear Fork, Wyoming, West Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Elizabeth Chambers
Marriage Year: 1896
Years Married: 4
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
Name Age
Reece Chambers 68
Elizabeth Chambers 29
Mosouri B Charles 12
Nancy Charles 10
Benjamin H Charles 8
James F Charles 6
Carlos Chambers 2
CIVIL WAR RECORD
CHAMBERS, REESE B.: Co. A. Enl. 3/10/64 in Tazewell Co. Captured at Piedmont, 8/6/64. POW Camp Morton in Indianapolis, Indiana Exch. 2/25/65.
45th Virginia Infantry.
Enlisted in Co. H,29th. VA Inf.
Transferred from 34th.on 6/3/1862
P>Transferred to 16th. VA Cav. on 7/22/1862 to 45th VA Inf on 1/20/1864
Taken POW at Piedmont, VA on 6/5/1864
Sent to Camp Morton,IN where he was held until exchanged on 2/26/1865.
Library of Virginia; Richmond, Virginia; Confederate Pension Rolls, Veterans and Widows; Collection #: CP-5_159; Roll #: 159; Roll Description: Sussex County (surnames Wi - Wy) to Tazewell County (surnames A - Joh)
Name: Reese B Chambers
Application Date: 8 Sep 1908
Application Place: Tazewell, Virginia
Birth Year: abt 1833
Birth Place: Tazewell County, Virginia
Age: 75
Application Type: Veteran
DEATH
Have been unable to locate his death record in Wyoming Co. WV, so it is possible he may have died in another place.
Birth:
"Compiled Tazewell Co Birth Index" "A B C D", Tazewell Co, VA Web Site Rees Chambers, son of Thomas and Nancy (______) Chambers, was born abt 1833 in Tazewell Co, VA.
Rees(e) married Emmazilla (Emily) Elizabeth WINGO 27 Jul 1855, Tazewell Co VA. Emmazilla (daughter of William Esquire WINGO and Mary SHIPLEY) was born Abt 1831, Tazewell Co VA; died Abt 1895, Tazewell Co. VA. [Group Sheet]
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5. | Emmazilla (Emily) Elizabeth WINGO was born Abt 1831, Tazewell Co VA (daughter of William Esquire WINGO and Mary SHIPLEY); died Abt 1895, Tazewell Co. VA. Other Events:
- _UID: FC24D579FFC74CCAB4E347DF844C8D1E8240
Notes:
CENSUS RECORDS
1860 Census
Name: Emily Chambers
Age: 40
Birth Year: abt 1820
Gender: Female
Birth Place: Virginia
Home in 1860: Western District, Tazewell, Virginia
Post Office: Cedar Bluff
Family Number: 1018
Household Members:
Name Age
Rees Chambers 35
Emily Chambers 40
Rhoda Chambers 12
Thomas Chambers 4
Napoleon Chambers 3
John Chambers 1
1870 Census
Name: Emazilla Chambers
Age in 1870: 40
Birth Year: abt 1830
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1870: Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Post Office: Knob
Household Members:
Reese Chambers 38
Emazilla Chambers 40
Thomas Chambers 12
Henderson Chambers 10
John Chambers 8
Louisa Chambers 2
Sarah Chambers 6
Mary Chambers 8
Notes:
Married:
Virginia, Marriages, 1785-1940
Name: Rees Chambers
Birth Date: 1833
Birthplace: Russell County, Va
Age: 22
Spouse's Name: Emmagilla Elizabeth Wingo [Emmazilla]
Spouse's Birth Date: 1831
Spouse's Birthplace: Tazwell County, Va
Spouse's Age: 24
Event Date: 27 Feb 1855
Event Place: Tazewell, Virginia
Father's Name: Thomas Chambers
Mother's Name: Nancy
Spouse's Father's Name: Squire Wingo
Spouse's Mother's Name: Mary
Marital Status: Single
Spouse's Marital Status: Single
Indexing Project (Batch) Number: M01695-4
Tazewell County VA Marriages Book 3, Page 3, Line 10,
Feb. 27, 1855 CHAMBERS, REES (21) Single. Born in Tazewell Co. Farmer. Son of Thomas & Nancy Christian
WINGO, EMMAZILLA ELIZA (24) Single. Born in Tazewell Co. Daughter of Squire & Mary Wingo Minister: Bird Lockhart
System Origin: Virginia-EASy
GS Film number: 34214
Reference ID: Page 3 Line 10
Children:
- Rhoda CHAMBERS was born 1848, Virginia; died Aft 1860, Tazewell Co. VA.
- Squire Thomas CHAMBERS was born 05 Dec 1855, Tazewell Co VA; died 19 Feb 1932, Mingo Co. WV; was buried , Buskirk Cemetery, Buskirk, Pike Co. KY.
- Napoleon CHAMBERS was born 1857, Tazewell Co VA; died Bef 1870, Tazewell Co. VA.
- Henderson C. CHAMBERS was born Abt 1857, Tazewell Co. VA; died 4 Nov 1896, Matewan, Mingo Co. WV.
- 2. John CHAMBERS was born 10 Apr 1859, Tazewell Co VA; died 15 Jan 1944, Jackson Co. WV.
- Mary Victoria CHAMBERS was born 09 Feb 1860, Tazewell Co. VA; died 08 Apr 1940, Russell Co. VA.
- Reese B. CHAMBERS, Jr. was born 6 Jan 1865, Tazewell Co. VA; died 27 Aug 1958, Cabell Co, WV; was buried , Buskirk Cemetery, Buskirk, Pike Co. KY.
- Louisa (Lavisa) CHAMBERS was born ca 1868, Tazewell Co. VA.
- Sarah Jane CHAMBERS was born 1 Jun 1867, Tazewell Co. VA; died 10 Dec 1936, Matewan, Mingo Co. WV; was buried , Buskirk Cemetery, Buskirk, Pike Co. KY.
- Hugh CHAMBERS was born 5 May 1868, Sinking Waters, Tazewell Co, VA; died 12 Mar 1955, Boyd Co, KY; was buried , Rose Hill Burial Park, Boyd Co, KY.
- James William CHAMBERS was born 16 Aug 1869, Tazewell Co. VA; died 12 Jan 1943, Mingo Co. WV.
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Generation: 4
8. | Thomas CHAMBERS was born Abt 1811; died Abt 1849, Russell Co. VA. Other Events:
- _UID: 9F738053F8B2406992D90607550D1C46741A
Notes:
1830 Census, Russell Co. VA Thomas had one male age 20 thru 29 [himself], one female under age 5 [Lydia] one females age 15 thru 19 [Nancy] and one male slave under the age of 10.
1840 Census, Russell Co. VA Thomas had two males under 5 [John and Hugh], one male 5-10 [Reese], one female under 5 [Joanna], one female 5-10 [Emeline], and one female 10-15 [Lydia].
DOD given as 1849 in Russell Co. VA
Tazewell County Marriages
Feb. 27, 1855
CHAMBERS, REES (21) Single. Born in Tazewell Co. Farmer. Son of Thomas & Nancy Christian
Thomas married Nancy CHRISTIAN Abt 1827. Nancy was born Abt 1811, Tazewell Co. VA; died Aft 1880, Buchanan Co. VA. [Group Sheet]
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9. | Nancy CHRISTIAN was born Abt 1811, Tazewell Co. VA; died Aft 1880, Buchanan Co. VA. Other Events:
- _UID: B2B2D7B8AEE64E918B3C1BCFF541BF6D7902
Notes:
1830 Census, Russell Co. VA Thomas had one male age 20 thru 29 [himself], one female under age 5 [Lydia] one females age 15 thru 19 [Nancy his wife] and one male slave under the age of 10.
1840 Census Russell Co. VA, Thomas had two males under 5 [John and Hugh], one male 5-10 [Reese], one female under 5 [Joanna], one female 5-10 [Emeline], and one female 10-15 [Lydia].
1850 Census Russell Co. page 310A, Family #1250. Listed as Nancy Chambers, age 38, born in Tazewell Co, VA, head of household.
1860 Census Tazewell Co. VA, Cedar Bluff, page 837 has the following info:
Chambers, Nancy, age 60, district: Cedar Bluff, page 837. Nancy was living with Joanna, John, Douglas Chambers, age 3 [John's son Douglas Rees Chambers], and Caladina Chambers [Clarissa Shortridge, John's wife], age 15.
1870 Census Buchanan Co. VA, Garden District, Nancy Chambers, age 55, unable to read and write, is living next door to her son John Chambers. Living with her is her daughter, Joannah, age 33, occupation weaver, and her son William F. Chambers, age 5.
1880 Census, Buchanan Co. VA, Garden District, Nancy Chambers, age 73, mother is living in the household of John Chambers. She is unable to read or write.
Nancy died in Buchanan Co. was with son, John. This info came from Lori (ddoerr@houston.rr.com)
Birth:
1850 Census, Russell Co. VA, District 54, household 1250, information indicates she was born in Tazewell Co.
Died:
1880 Census, Buchanan Co. VA, Garden District, Nancy, age 73, was living with her son John Chambers.
Children:
- Lydia (Lillie) CHAMBERS was born 18 Nov 1828, Russell Co. VA; died 1902, Tazewell Co. VA.
- Emeline S. CHAMBERS was born 18 Jan 1830, Russell Co. VA; died 2 Mar 1898, Tazewell Co. VA.
- 4. Rees(e) CHAMBERS was born Nov 1831, Russell Co. VA; died Bef 1910, Wyoming Co. WV.
- Joannah CHAMBERS was born Abt 1835, Russell Co. VA.
- Hugh CHAMBERS was born Abt 1838, Russell Co. VA; died Aft 1900, Russell Co. VA.
- John T. CHAMBERS was born Abt 1840, Russell Co. VA; died 1920, Tazewell Co. VA.
- Sarah Jane CHAMBERS was born Jun 1841, Russell Co. VA; died , Buchanan Co. VA.
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10. | William Esquire WINGO was born Abt 1804, Tazewell Co. VA (son of William Wingo and Mary McGuire); died 14 Feb 1873, Tazewell Co. VA. Other Events:
- _UID: 34FA3E2EBD174AB2A9A52151311A1F20B435
Notes:
"Annals of Tazewell Co, VA", Harman, Vol I, page 85.
Squire Wingo married Mary Shipler on 9 Apr 1826 in Tazewell Co, VA.
1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Western District, taken on 30 Sep 1850, Page 309B, Family # 1291.
Listed as Esquire Wingo, age 46, born in VA, carpenter, head of household.
1860 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Cedar Bluff PO, taken on 9 Aug 1860, Page 873, Family #1292.
Listed as Squire Wingo, age 57, born in VA, carpenter, head of household.
1870 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Maiden Spring Township, Knob PO, taken on 29 Aug 1870, Page 296B, Family #508.
Listed as William Wingo, age 65, born in VA, farmer, head of household.
William married Mary SHIPLEY 9 Apr 1829, Tazewell Co. VA. Mary was born Abt 1811, Kentucky; died 10 May 1893, Cedar Bluff Tazewell Co. VA. [Group Sheet]
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11. | Mary SHIPLEY was born Abt 1811, Kentucky; died 10 May 1893, Cedar Bluff Tazewell Co. VA. Other Events:
- _UID: 0232C6DA6D154E309DB7CA89B05CF661DE26
Notes:
"Annals of Tazewell Co, VA", Harman, Vol I, page 85.
Squire Wingo married Mary Shipler on 9 Apr 1826 in Tazewell Co, VA.
1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Western District, taken on 30 Sep 1850, Page 309B, Family # 1291.
Listed as Mary Wingo, age 39, born in VA (sic, KY), in household of husband, William Esquire Wingo.
1860 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Cedar Bluff PO, taken on 9 Aug 1860, Page 873, Family #1292.
Listed as Mary Wingo, age 47, born in KY, in household of husband, William E. Wingo.
1870 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Maiden Spring Township, Knob PO, taken on 23 Aug 1870, Page 292B, Family #449.
Listed as Mary L. Wingo, age 58, born in VA, in household of son, Henderson R. Wingo.
1870 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Maiden Spring Township, Knob PO, taken on 29 Aug 1870, Page 296B, Family #508.
Listed as Pollie Wingo, age 60, born in VA, in household of husband, William Wingo.
(Mary is listed twice in this census)
Children:
- 5. Emmazilla (Emily) Elizabeth WINGO was born Abt 1831, Tazewell Co VA; died Abt 1895, Tazewell Co. VA.
- Henderson Rice Wingo was born Feb 1834, Tazewell Co. VA; died 10 Dec 1876, Indian Creek, Tazewell Co. VA.
- Harvey Whitten Wingo was born 22 Dec 1854, Tazewell Co. VA; died 31 May 1941, Tazewell Co. VA; was buried , Wingo Family Cemetery Bandy Tazewell Co. VA.
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