Avis Nettie Chapman

Female 1915 - 2001  (86 years)


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  • Name Avis Nettie Chapman 
    Born 25 Apr 1915  Webster Co. WV Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Female 
    Died 16 Jul 2001  Upshur Co. WV Find all individuals with events at this location 
    • Social Security Death Index
      Name: Avis N. Hawkins
      SSN: 235-30-7408
      Last Residence: 26201 Buckhannon, Upshur, West Virginia
      Born: 25 Apr 1915
      Died: 16 Jul 2001
      State (Year) SSN issued: West Virginia (Before 1951)
    Buried Pleasant Dale Cemetery, Selbyville, Upshur Co. WV Find all individuals with events at this location 
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    • CENSUS RECORDS

      1920 United States Federal Census
      Name: Avis Chapman
      Age: 4
      Birth Year: abt 1916
      Birthplace: West Virginia
      Home in 1920: Banks, Upshur, West Virginia
      Race: White
      Gender: Female
      Relation to Head of House: Daughter
      Marital Status: Single
      Father's Name: J R Chapman
      Father's Birthplace: West Virginia
      Mother's Name: Melvine Chapman
      Mother's Birthplace: West Virginia

      1930 United States Federal Census
      Name: Avis Chapman
      Gender: Female
      Birth Year: abt 1917
      Birthplace: West Virginia
      Race: White
      Home in 1930: Smithfield, Roane, West Virginia
      Marital Status: Single
      Relation to Head of House: Daughter
      Father's Name: John R Chapman
      Father's Birthplace: West Virginia
      Mother's Name: Vena Chapman
      Mother's Birthplace: West Virginia

      1940 United States Federal Census
      Name: Avis Christian
      Respondent: Yes
      Age: 25
      Estimated Birth Year: abt 1915
      Gender: Female
      Race: White
      Birthplace: West Virginia
      Marital Status: Married
      Relation to Head of House: Wife
      Home in 1940: Glade, Webster, West Virginia
      Inferred Residence in 1935: Rural, Webster, West Virginia
      Residence in 1935: Rural, Webster, West Virginia
      Household Members:
      John Christian 31
      Avis Christian 25

      OBITUARY

      From Find A Grave

      AVIS N HAWKINS

      Avis N Hawkins, 86, of 346 S Florida St., Buckhannon, died Monday, July 16, 2001, in Holbrook's Nursing Home in Buckhannon.

      Mrs. Hawkins was born April 25, 1915, in Webster County, a daughter of the late John Richard and Mevina Cogar Chapman.
      She married Norman G. Hawkins, who preceded her in death.

      Surviving are a daughter, Bonnie Hitt, Buckhannon; a son, John H. Christian, Joppa, Md.; a stepson, Glen Hawkins, Rock Cave; five stepdaughters, Geraldine Belt, Amhurst, Ohio, Carolyn Shreves and Frances Lockhart, both of Buckhannon, Kathy Abel, Palm Bay, Fla., and Jeannie Nicholes, Jacksonville, N.C.; two brothers, Gorman Chapman, Corvallis, Ore., and John Chapman of West Mifflin, Pa.; a sister, Ruth Fisher, Glenville; three granddaughters, Vicki Gramm, Widefield, Colo., Billie West and Lovie Bond, both of Buckhannon; three grandsons, Jake Hitt, Buckhannon, John C. Christian, Shefield Lake, Ohio, and Shane Hitt, Buckhannon; five great-grandsons, Michael Gramm and Eddie Gramm, both of Widefield, Colo., Justin Trumble, Stetson West and Logan Shane Hitt, all of Buckhannon; two great-granddaughters, Bonnie Bond, Buckhannon, and Danielle Gramm, Widefield, Colo.; and several stepgrandchildren, step great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews.

      She was preceded in death by 10 brothers, Foster Chapman, Sherman Chapman, Emil Chapman, Gordon Chapman, Victor Chapman, Grover Chapman, Lonnie Chapman, Clyde Chapman, Ward Chapman; and five sisters, Clara Cogar, Della Ogden, Mary Mick, Rosa Jamison and Ollis Huff.

      Mrs. Hawkins was a licensed practical nurse and founder of Holbrook Nursing Home. She was a graduate of University of Hard Knocks. She was a lifetime member of French Creek Chapter 36 DAV Ladies Auxiliary, WCTU, LPN Association, and Holbrook Nursing Home Auxiliary. She attended Buckhannon Union Mission Church.
    Person ID I18260  Master File
    Last Modified 8 Dec 2012 

    Family 1 John D. CHRISTIAN,   b. 19 Mar 1909, Webster Co. WV Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 16 Jan 1997, Webster Co. WV Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 87 years) 
    Married 05 Jan 1935  Webster Co. WV Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Divorced Bef 1950 
    Children 
     1. Bonnie CHRISTIAN
     2. John H. CHRISTIAN, Jr.
    Last Modified 8 Dec 2012 
    Family ID F9019  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 2 Jerome Pearl Lockhart,   b. 22 Feb 1890, Wirt Co. WV Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 03 Sep 1950, Franklin Co. OH Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 60 years) 
    Married 07 Feb 1950  Lewis Co. WV Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Last Modified 8 Dec 2012 
    Family ID F9020  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 3 Norman Glen Hawkins,   b. 24 Mar 1916,   d. 07 Aug 1970  (Age 54 years) 
    Married 26 Jul 1964  Upshur Co. WV Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Last Modified 8 Dec 2012 
    Family ID F9021  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart